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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Actor T.K. Carter, left, starred in “The Thing” alongside Kurt Russell and Keith David. Carter died Friday at age 69.…

January 10, 2026 • The Associated Press

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Robert Smith, left, Simon Gallup, center, and Perry Bamonte of British group The Cure are inducted into Hollywood’s Rockwalk in…

December 26, 2025 • Maria Sherman — The Associated Press

Comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

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Comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Actor Dick Van Dyke attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center in 2021 in Washington. Van…

December 13, 2025 • The Associated Press

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer had been diagnosed with brain cancer

December 10, 2025 • Jill Lawless and Alicia Rancilio — The Associated Press

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

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Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield of the Stone Roses performs on the main stage at the V Festival in Weston Park,…

November 21, 2025 • Pan Pylas — The Associated Press

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

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Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

In this photo provided by Missing Piece Group, Todd Snider poses for a portrait in Hendersonville, Tenn., in September 2025.…

November 15, 2025

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

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Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Actress Diane Ladd receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in 2010. Ladd died Monday…

November 4, 2025 • The Associated Press

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell concert in…

October 17, 2025 • Hannah Schoenbaum and Andrew Dalton — The Associated Press

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

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Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionized fashion with unstructured looks, died Thursday at the…

September 4, 2025 • By COLLEEN BARRY — Associated Press

Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ dies at 73

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Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ dies at 73

Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar…

September 3, 2025 • Maria Sherman — The Associated Press

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

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Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, seen here with Tim Reid, has died at age 60. (IMDb) LOS ANGELES – Danielle Spencer, who played…

August 12, 2025 • Andrew Dalton — The Associated Press