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Former WWE wrestler James 'Kamala' Harris dies at 70 | CNN

The former wrestler's career spanned more than two decades, during which he battled some of the sport's biggest names.

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Canada's First Lady Of Blues Salome Bey Dies

She had a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

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Kurt Luedtke, reporter, editor, Oscar-winning screenwriter, dies at 80

He rose from reporter to executive editor at the Free Press by the age of 33 before becoming an accomplished screenwriter.

www.detroitnews.com

Legendary IRON MAIDEN And DEEP PURPLE Producer MARTIN BIRCH Dead At 71

Legendary British producer Martin Birch, who is best known for engineering and producing albums by DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, FLEETWOOD MAC, WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and IRON MAIDEN, died earlier today (Sunday, August 9) at the age of 71. His passing was confirmed former DEEP...

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Award-Winning Director and Choreographer Tony Charmoli Dies at Age 99

Tony Charmoli died peacefully on the evening of August 7th at his home in the Hollywood Hills. He was 99. Tony had a decades long, award-winning career as a director, a producer, and as a choreographer for television, film, and theater.

www.broadwayworld.com

WENDELL CRAIG - Obituary

View WENDELL CRAIG's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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Jazz Showcase founder Joe Segal dies: Chicago’s longest-running jazz impresario presented Charlie Parker and other greats

Aside from the musicians themselves, no one did more for jazz in Chicago than impresario Joe Segal. For more than 70 years, starting in 1947 as a student at Roosevelt University, Segal presented th…

www.chicagotribune.com

Ben Vereen Jr., Son of Tony Award-Winning Performer, has Died

Vereen Sr. released a statement on his son.

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Raymond Allen, 'Sanford and Son' Actor, Dies at 91 - TheWrap

He also appeared on "Good Times" and "The Jeffersons"

www.thewrap.com

 

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Trini Lopez of The Dirty Dozen dies at age 83 from COVID-19

Singer, guitarist and actor Trini Lopez passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Sumner Redstone, billionaire media mogul, dead at 97 | CNN Business

Sumner Redstone, a media titan and billionaire who, as chairman of Viacom and National Amusements, drew headlines both for his deal-making as well as his turbulent personal life, died on Tuesday.

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Sally Jessy Raphael’s husband Karl Soderlund dead at 90

Renowned talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael’s husband, Karl Soderlund, has died at the age of 90. Soderlund reportedly had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s …

www.nydailynews.com

 

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Annie Glenn, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19.

Annie Glenn, speech disorder advocate and wife of John Glenn, dies of coronavirus complications at 100 | CNN

Annie Glenn, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19. She was 100.

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Annie Glenn, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19.

Annie Glenn, speech disorder advocate and wife of John Glenn, dies of coronavirus complications at 100 | CNN

Annie Glenn, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19. She was 100.

www.cnn.com

She died back in May.

 

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Julian Bream: Classical guitarist dies aged 87

The virtuoso musician performed globally during his heyday, and was renowned for his masterclasses.

www.bbc.com

 

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Days of Heaven actor Linda Manz dies, aged 58

Her performance in the Terrence Malick film has been described as ‘one of the greatest ever’

www.independent.co.uk

 

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Robert Trump: brother of president Donald Trump dies aged 71

President confirms his younger brother has died after being taken to hospital in New York

www.theguardian.com

 

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Robert Trump: brother of president Donald Trump dies aged 71

President confirms his younger brother has died after being taken to hospital in New York

www.theguardian.com

They're not saying the cause. Who wants to bet it was COVID?

 

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They're not saying the cause. Who wants to bet it was COVID?

That's what the smart money is saying.

 

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Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72

The English stage and screen actor, whose credits also include 2009’s Star Trek reboot and First Knight, died in Vienna from illness

www.theguardian.com

 

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As for Robert Trump, the cause of death is rumored to be COVID-19, but it’s not officially confirmed.

 

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Jack Sherman, Early Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist, Dies at 64

Jack Sherman, a guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their first album, has died, the group revealed on social media. He was 64.

variety.com

 

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Lori Nelson, Actress in ‘Revenge of the Creature,’ Dies at 87

Lori Nelson, the 1950s starlet who was kidnapped by an amphibious monster in 'Revenge of the Creature,' has died. She was 87.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Justin Townes Earle Dead at 38

The death of the singer-songwriter and son of Steve Earle was confirmed Sunday night

pitchfork.com

Walter Lure of NYC punk legends The Heartbreakers has died

Walter was the last surviving member of The Heartbreakers who played on their classic 1977 album L.A.M.F.

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The Heartbreaks are an entirely different band than the one Tom Petty played in. These Heartbreakers were led by guitarist Johnny Thunders, formerly of the New York Dolls. Richard Hell was also in the band. These Heartbreakers predate Tom Petty's by one year.

Curiously, there's also an R&B singer named Johnny Thunder, best known for the song "Loop de Loop."

 

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Allan Rich, Actor in ‘Serpico,’ ‘Quiz Show,’ ‘Amistad,’ Dies at 94

Allan Rich, who was blacklisted in Hollywood early in his career and later found his niche as a versatile character actor in hundreds of roles, died on Aug. 22 at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J. He was 94. Rich's notable feature film credits included playing district attorney...

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Arnold Spielberg, Father of Steven Spielberg, Dies at 103

Arnold Spielberg, the father of filmmaker Steven Spielberg, died on Tuesday, Variety has learned. He was 103.

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