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Leiji Matsumoto, known for antiwar anime, space tales, dies

Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto poses for portraits at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival in 2013. Matsumoto died…

February 21, 2023

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Reports: David Crosby, rock star and CSNY co-founder, dies

Musician David Crosby, the brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with The Byrds to a mustachioed…

January 19, 2023

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Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains

Authorities said actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films, including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for…

January 19, 2023

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Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization

Lisa Marie Presley arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on…

January 12, 2023

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Barbara Walters, dead at 93, was cultural fixture, TV icon

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, center right, responds to a question from American NBC reporter Barbara Walters, center left, during…

December 31, 2022

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Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood sits suspended in a giant bird cage in protest against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian…

December 30, 2022

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‘Twin Peaks’ composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

Angelo Badalamenti performs at the David Lynch Foundation Music Celebration at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on April 1, 2015,…

December 13, 2022

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

Fleetwodd Mac’s Christine McVie has died. She was 79. (Courtesy of IMDB) NEW YORK – Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood…

November 30, 2022

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‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

Irene Cara stars in 1976’s “Sparkle.“ The Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress, who starred and sang the…

November 26, 2022

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Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76

Comedian Gallagher smashes strawberry syrup and flour at the end of his performance at the Five Flags Theater in Dubuque,…

November 11, 2022

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Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ’n’ roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis props his foot on the piano as he lays back and acknowledges the applause of fans during…

October 28, 2022

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Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter and country queen, dies

Loretta Lynn performs during the Americana Music Honors and Awards show in 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Lynn, the Kentucky coal…

October 4, 2022

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Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81

Jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans in 2014. The influential…

September 24, 2022

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Oscar-winning ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ actor Louise Fletcher dies

Louise Fletcher holds the Academy Award she won for her leading role in “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” in…

September 24, 2022

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Jane Fonda says she has cancer, is dealing well with chemo

Jane Fonda arrives at the Season 7 final episodes premiere of “Grace and Frankie,” on April 23 at NeueHouse Hollywood…

September 3, 2022

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Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at Monster-Mania Con

Actor Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention this month. Cherry Hill police…

August 20, 2022

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Report: Anne Heche in hospital, stable after fiery car crash

Actress Anne Heche was in the hospital Saturday after an accident in which her car smashed into a house and…

August 6, 2022

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Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on the rest of his world tour, canceling dates in North America and Europe…

July 27, 2022

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‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico, ‘Paulie Walnuts,’ dies at 79

Tony Sirico, left, and James Gandolfini hold their awards for best ensemble in a drama for their work in “The…

July 9, 2022

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James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82

Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, left and James Caan as Sonny Corleone perform a scene in “The Godfather.” Caan, whose…

July 7, 2022

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Rocker Carlos Santana ‘doing well’ after collapsing onstage

Carlos Santana performs at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival in Napa, Calif., on May 26, 2019. Santana, 74, collapsed…

July 6, 2022

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Justin Bieber reveals rare disorder behind facial paralysis

Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of his face is the reason behind his tour postponement. The…

June 10, 2022

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Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies

Actor Ray Liotta attends the Tribeca Fall Preview premiere of "The Many Saints of Newark" on Sept. 22, 2021, in…

May 26, 2022

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Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86

Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park in 2015 in Arlington,…

May 7, 2022