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‘Purple Rain’ superstar Prince, 57, dies at US studio complex
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April 22, 2016
‘Purple Rain’ superstar Prince, 57, dies at US studio complex
Prince, the innovative pop superstar whose songwriting and eccentric stage presence electrified fans around the world with hits including "Purple…
Iconic African photographer Malick Sidibe dies at 80
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April 16, 2016
Iconic African photographer Malick Sidibe dies at 80
Pioneering Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, whose powerful black-and-white images of local life won him global fame and top awards, has…
Maureen O’Hara, spirited Hollywood star, dies at 95
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October 25, 2015
Maureen O’Hara, spirited Hollywood star, dies at 95
Maureen O'Hara, the flame-haired Irish-American actress known for playing feisty women in classics like "How Green Was My Valley" and…
Dickie Moore, prolific child star in ‘Our Gang’ shorts, dies at 89
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September 13, 2015
Dickie Moore, prolific child star in ‘Our Gang’ shorts, dies at 89
Dickie Moore, a child star who appeared in the "Our Gang" shorts and later gave Shirley Temple what was believed…
Canadian tenor Jon Vickers dies at 88: Royal Opera House
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July 12, 2015
Canadian tenor Jon Vickers dies at 88: Royal Opera House
Canadian tenor Jon Vickers, a celebrated opera singer once called 'God's tenor' for his voice and deep faith, has died,…
Prolific British Actor Christopher Lee Dies at Age 93
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June 11, 2015
Prolific British Actor Christopher Lee Dies at Age 93
Christopher Lee, the prolific, aristocratic British actor who brought dramatic gravitas to screen villains from Count Dracula to James Bond…
Comedian Anne Meara, mother of actor Ben Stiller, dies at 85
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May 25, 2015
Comedian Anne Meara, mother of actor Ben Stiller, dies at 85
New York-born actress and comedian Anne Meara, known for her opposites-attract comedy routine with husband Jerry Stiller, died over the…
Iconic Danish designer Jensen, behind Bang & Olufsen look, dies
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May 17, 2015
Iconic Danish designer Jensen, behind Bang & Olufsen look, dies
Jacob Jensen, the iconic Danish designer credited with creating the sleek but simple look of luxury stereo maker Bang &…
‘Star Trek’ Actress Grace Lee Whitney Dies at 85
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May 4, 2015
‘Star Trek’ Actress Grace Lee Whitney Dies at 85
Grace Lee Whitney, who played Captain Kirk's assistant on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. She was 85. Whitney died…