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    O.J. Simpson, Infamous Athlete, Dies of Cancer at 76The football star was acquitted for a high-profile double murder in the ’90s and later served time in prison for armed robbery.
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    The Industry Pays Tribute to Joe FlahertyMartin Short, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Tilly, and more remembered the comic actor.
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    Joe Flaherty, SCTV and Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82He won two Emmys for his writing on the influential Canadian sketch series SCTV.
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    Richard Serra, Sculptor of Monumental Steel Works, Dead at 85His jarring, site-specific works made him a landmark figure of the minimalist movement.
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    Nickelodeon Diversity In Children's Television Programming luncheon
    Janice Burgess, Visionary Backyardigans Creator, Dead at 72The Nickelodeon executive oversaw the production of Blue’s Clues and Little Bill, too.
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    Carl Weathers, Rocky and Mandalorian Star, Dead at 76The actor was best known for playing Creed in the boxing franchise.
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    Adam Harrison, Son of Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison, Dead at 39Rick Harrison confirmed the cause of death on Monday.
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    Bill Hayes, Days of Our Lives Star, Dead at 98He was also known for his chart-topping recording of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”
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    Mary Poppins Star Glynis Johns Dead at 100She also sang “Send In the Clowns” for her Tony Award-winning role in A Little Night Music.
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    Norman Lear, Television Pioneer, Dead at 101He produced groundbreaking sitcoms like All in the Family and The Jeffersons.
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    Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Property Based on Couch WillA jury declared the handwritten document valid over the summer.
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    Jean Knight, ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ Singer, Dead at 80Her hit 1971 song left an indelible mark.
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    Taylor Swift Mourns Fan Who Died Before Brazil ConcertBrazil’s federal government has reportedly issued a 24-hour deadline for the concert producer to provide information on the tragedy’s circumstances.
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    A.S. Byatt, Scholar and Possession Novelist, Dead at 87“Antonia’s books are the most wonderful jewel-boxes of stories and ideas,” her publisher stated.
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    Jennifer Aniston Is ‘Poring Over’ Old Texts With Matthew Perry“Making you laugh just made my day,” Perry once texted Aniston. “It made my day :)”
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    Kevin Turen, Euphoria and The Idol Producer, Dead at 44He produced Trey Edward Shults’s Waves, Ti West’s X trilogy, and more.
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    My Sister’s Keeper’s Evan Ellingson Dead at 35Castmate Abigail Breslin remembers the young actor in an Instagram post.
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    Richard Roundtree, Star of Shaft, Dead at 81He was one of the first Black action heroes.
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    Dancing with the Stars Pays Tribute to Suzanne Somers“She made a big impression on everyone here.”
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    Rudolph Isley, Founding Isley Brothers Member, Dead at 84He wrote some of the band’s biggest hits.
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    Sir Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in Harry Potter, Dead at 82Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and more have paid tribute to their late co-star.
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    Jimmy Buffett Has 3 Posthumous Singles Bubblin’ UpFins up at half mast.
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    Charlie Watts’s Final Gift Was a Rolling Stones Succession PlanThe band revealed Watts personally recommended and gave his “blessing” to new drummer Steve Jordan.
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    Clarence Avant, Music Executive, Dead at 92Barack and Michelle Obama thanked Avant for his “wise counsel” in a statement.
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    Johnny Hardwick, Dale From King of the Hill, Dead at 64The Texan stand-up comic was also a writer and producer on the series.
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    Robbie Robertson, the Band Co-founder and Film Composer, Dead at 80Known for investigating the sounds of Americana with Bob Dylan and collaborating with Martin Scorsese.
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    DJ Casper, Father of the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Dead at 58Turn it out for a legend.
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    William Friedkin, The Exorcist Director, Dead at 87The game-changing filmmaker won an Oscar for directing The French Connection.
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    Angus Cloud, Euphoria Star, Dead at 25Cloud’s mother shared a statement about her last moments with him.
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    Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Zendaya, and More Remember Angus CloudEilish dedicated “Never Felt So Alone” to him at Lollapalooza.
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    Mark Margolis, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Actor, Dead at 83Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Darren Aronofsky, and more have paid tribute to the Emmy-nominated star.
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    Natasha Lyonne, Kathy Griffin, and more Honor Pee-wee HermanAlongside Conan O’Brien, David Hasselhoff, Billy Eichner, and more.
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    Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor and Comedian, Dead at 70“I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
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    Lady Gaga Will Miss Her Friend Tony Bennett ‘Forever’“All I wanted was for Tony to remember how much I loved him and how grateful I was to have him in my life.”
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    Randy Meisner, Founding Member of the Eagles, Dead at 77“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band.”
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    Sinéad O’Connor, As Remembered by Collaborators and Famous FansPink and Brandi Carlile performed “Nothing Compares 2 U” in tribute.
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    Sinéad O’Connor, Renowned Irish Singer, Dead at 56She became a star with her evocative cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
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    Nancy Sinatra, Elton John, and More Remember Tony Bennett“Tony was one of the most splendid people who ever lived. Kind, loving, talented and generous, he never let us down.”
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    Tony Bennett, Legendary Singer, Dead at 96The “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner was beloved across generations of listeners.
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    Milan Kundera, Czech-Born French Writer, Dead at 94His works include The Unbearable Lightness of Being as well as The Book of Laughter and Forgetting.
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    Eight Is Enough Star Adam Rich’s Cause of Death RevealedThe former child actor was found dead in January.
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    Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof Lyricist, Dead at 99His collaborations with Jerry Bock led to American classics of musical theater.
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    Cormac McCarthy, Acclaimed American Novelist, Dead at 89The No Country for Old Men author wrote gripping tales of the American West and portraits of apocalypse.
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    Treat Williams, Hair and Everwood Actor, Dead at 71His agent confirmed that he died after a motorcycle crash.
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    Astrud Gilberto, Bossa Nova Icon, Dead at 83Her version of “The Girl From Ipanema” brought the Brazilian music to the masses.
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    Anna Shay, Heart of Bling Empire, Dead at 62The heiress turned reality star died of a stroke, her family confirmed.
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    Angela Bassett, Mick Jagger, Beyoncé, and More Honor Tina TurnerAlso Jenifer Lewis, Gloria Gaynor, and Lizzo.
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    Kenneth Anger, Vanguard of Queer Experimental Cinema, Dead at 96Known for the classic shorts Fireworks (1947) and Scorpio Rising (1963).
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    Ray Stevenson, RRR Actor, Dead at 58He will be seen in the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka as former Jedi Baylan Skoll.
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    Harry Belafonte, Calypso Singer and Activist, Dead at 96The Grammy winner was known for hit songs like “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)” and “Jamaica Farewell.”
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