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'The Five Heartbeats' Star Michael Wright Dead at 70
Actor Michael Wright, widely known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats and V, has died at the age of 70.
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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
The landscape of modern sports broadcasting is mourning the death of the man who brought 24-hour sports coverage to television screens worldwide.
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'Phantasm' Star Reggie Bannister Dead at 80
Horror icon and Phantasm franchise star Reggie Bannister has died at the age of 80.
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Jon Cypher Dies: ‘Hill Street Blues’ Police Chief, ‘Major Dad’ Regular & ‘Masters Of The Universe’ Ally Was 94
Veteran actor Jon Cypher, known for roles in Hill Street Blues, Major Dad, and Cinderella, has died at 94.
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Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in Argentina.
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Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26
TikTok creator and social media content creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 following a battle with a rare cancer.
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Mary Rivera, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Actress, Dead at 82
82-year-old actress Mary Rivera, known for her role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died.
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Betye Saar, artist who shattered stereotypes of Black women, dies at 99
Artist Betye Saar, who turned Black stereotypes into symbols of resistance, dies at 99 just before her 100th birthday.
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Rock and pop star who rose to fame in 1950s dead at 89: ‘Legend and true rocker’
Legendary 1960s hitmaker Freddy Cannon dies at 89, prompting tributes across the nation.
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Saxophonist Plas Johnson, known for solo on The Pink Panther Theme, dies aged 94
Renowned saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for his iconic solo on 'The Pink Panther Theme,' has died at age 94.
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Beloved rocker dead at 59 following brain cancer battle: ‘We are devastated’
The rock and punk communities are mourning the loss of L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who has died at age 59 after a battle with brain cancer.
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Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ Singer, Dies at 75
Welsh singing icon Bonnie Tyler, best known for the hits 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero,' has died at age 75.