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Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94
08
Jan

Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field," and…
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UB 40 founding member Astro dies after short illness
07
Nov

UB 40 founding member Astro dies after short illness

UB40 founding member Astro has died at the age of 64. The musician, whose real name is Terence Wilson, passed away after a short illness. Sky News
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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
24
Aug

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

LONDON (Reuters) - Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock during his nearly 60 years as a drummer with the Rolling Stones, has died peacefully, surrounded by…
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Italian iconic TV broadcaster Nicoletta Orsomando dies at 92
21
Aug

Italian iconic TV broadcaster Nicoletta Orsomando dies at 92

The historic Italy's State broadcaster, Rai announcer Nicoletta Orsomando, the most famous of the "buona sera signorine", died at the age of 92, in a hospital in Rome after a…
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Italian actor Gianfranco D’Angelo dies
15
Aug

Italian actor Gianfranco D’Angelo dies

Gianfranco D'Angelo, Italian actor, comedian, stand-up comedian, voice actor, imitator and singer died on Sunday. He would have turned 85 on August 19. His press office made the announcement with…
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The Lone Ranger’s Saginaw Grant dies aged 85
01
Aug

The Lone Ranger’s Saginaw Grant dies aged 85

The Lone Ranger's Saginaw Grant dies aged 85 The star, who played character roles in various different TV shows and films, died of natural causes at his care home in…
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Italy bids emotional farewell to Raffaella Carrà
10
Jul

Italy bids emotional farewell to Raffaella Carrà

There were emotional scenes on Friday as famous faces and ordinary folk bid farewell to Raffaella Carrà at the funeral of Italian TV icon and entertainment legend, who died at…
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X factor and Amici singer Michele Merlo dies of Leukaemia at 28
07
Jun

X factor and Amici singer Michele Merlo dies of Leukaemia at 28

Italian singer Michele Merlo who took part as a competitor of X Factor and Amici died at the age of 28, late last night. Merlo was hospitalised in the intensive…
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UPDATE – Gavin MacLeod, star of ‘Love Boat’ and ‘Mary Tyler Moore’, dies at 90
30
May

UPDATE – Gavin MacLeod, star of ‘Love Boat’ and ‘Mary Tyler Moore’, dies at 90

Gavin MacLeod, who played a wise-cracking news writer on the classic 1970s U.S. sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the hospitable cruise ship captain on "The Love Boat," died…
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El Risitas, man behind ‘Spanish laughing guy’ meme dies
29
Apr

El Risitas, man behind ‘Spanish laughing guy’ meme dies

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, whose infectious laughter brought him global fame, has passed away aged 65. Better known by his nickname El Risitas, meaning Giggles, the comedian became known…
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‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actress Helen McCrory Dies at 52 after ‘heroic battle with cancer’
16
Apr

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actress Helen McCrory Dies at 52 after ‘heroic battle with cancer’

Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged 52, her husband has said. Actor Damian…
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Soprano’s actor Joseph Siravo dies, aged 64
12
Apr

Soprano’s actor Joseph Siravo dies, aged 64

US actor Joseph Siravo, who played Tony Soprano's father Johnny in the TV drama The Sopranos, has died aged 64. Siravo’s daughter, Allegra Okarmus, confirmed the news of his death…
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UK Big Brother star Nikki Grahame dies following a battle with anorexia
10
Apr

UK Big Brother star Nikki Grahame dies following a battle with anorexia

Nikki Grahame, who shot to fame in Big Brother in 2006, has died, following a battle with anorexia. A Go Fund Me page announced her death. "It is with great…
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Rapper, actor DMX, five-time Billboard chart topper, dead at 50
09
Apr

Rapper, actor DMX, five-time Billboard chart topper, dead at 50

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American rapper and actor Earl Simmons, known by the stage name DMX or Dark Man X, died on Friday, People magazine said, after suffering a heart…
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Russell Crowe’s father died on flight
03
Apr

Russell Crowe’s father died on flight

Russell Crowe's father John died onboard a flight. Passenger Andrew Fraser told Australia's 7 News that the actor's dad was flying on a regional Qantas flight from Sydney to Coffs…
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Christopher Plummer, Sound of Music’s Captain Von Trapp dies at 91
05
Feb

Christopher Plummer, Sound of Music’s Captain Von Trapp dies at 91

Christopher Plummer, the Hollywood legend best known for his iconic role as Captain Von Trapp in the classic musical “The Sound of Music,” has died at 91. His family confirmed…
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Saved by The Bell actor Dustin Diamond dies of cancer aged 44
01
Feb

Saved by The Bell actor Dustin Diamond dies of cancer aged 44

Variety Dustin Diamond, known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on the hit sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” died on Monday morning due to carcinoma. He was 44. The actor was…
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You’ll never walk alone – Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers died at 78
03
Jan

You’ll never walk alone – Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers died at 78

LONDON (Reuters) - Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the British band Gerry and the Pacemakers whose version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” became the thunderously sung anthem for Liverpool Football…
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The Italian commentator of ‘Holly & Benji’ football matches passed away
05
Nov

The Italian commentator of ‘Holly & Benji’ football matches passed away

Sergio Matteucci, the Italian voice of the commentator of never ending football matches in the cartoons Holly and Benji and volleyball matches in the series Mila and Shiro died, aged…
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Van Halen dies of throat cancer at 65
06
Oct

Van Halen dies of throat cancer at 65

Eddie Van Halen who, with his namesake hard-rock band Van Halen, redefined the sound and possibilities of the electric guitar in the 1970s and ’80s, died on Tuesday at age…
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Renowned designer and restaurateur Terence Conran dies aged 88
13
Sep

Renowned designer and restaurateur Terence Conran dies aged 88

Terence Conran, a renowned designer and restaurateur credited with modernising British retail and decor, has died aged 88, his family said on Saturday. Conran made his name in the 1960s…
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“Reel 2 Real” Erick Morillo found dead
01
Sep

“Reel 2 Real” Erick Morillo found dead

Reel 2 Real Erick DJ Erick Morillo -- best known for his 1993 hit "I Like to Move It", has died at the age of 49. The musician's body was found this…
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Midnight Express Director Alan Parker passes away
31
Jul

Midnight Express Director Alan Parker passes away

Alan Parker, the British director behind a string of hits including Midnight Express, Bugsy Malone, and The Commitments, has died aged 76. The news was announced by a representative, who…
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‘Gone With The Wind’ Olivia de Havilland dies at 104
26
Jul

‘Gone With The Wind’ Olivia de Havilland dies at 104

Olivia de Havilland, the fragrant queen of the Hollywood costume drama, has died at the age of 104. According to the Hollywood Reporter, her publicist said she had died from…
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Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green, dies at 73
25
Jul

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green, dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at the age of 73, it's been confirmed by his solicitors. The Mirror reports that the statement said: "It is with great sadness…
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‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
03
Apr

‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'Lean On Me' singer Bill Withers dies at 81 This is a developing story
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‘Asterix and Obelix’ illustrator passes away
25
Mar

‘Asterix and Obelix’ illustrator passes away

The family of French comic-book artist Albert Uderzo has announced his death at home, aged 92, ‘from a heart attack unrelated to the coronavirus’. The illustrator had created the beloved…
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Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies aged 81
21
Mar

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies aged 81

Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81. His representative issued a statement saying that the singer "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under…
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Gladiator actor John Shrapnel dies at the age of 77
20
Feb

Gladiator actor John Shrapnel dies at the age of 77

Gladiator actor John Shrapnel has died at the age of 77. Shrapnel also featured in the movie Notting Hill. Shrapnel, born in Birmingham, was also known for his work in the…
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Love Island Caroline Flack’s suicide raises concern about how vulnerable people cope with the pressure of publicity
16
Feb

Love Island Caroline Flack’s suicide raises concern about how vulnerable people cope with the pressure of publicity

Caroline Flack is the third Love Island star to take her own life in recent years and her death will raise more questions about how vulnerable people cope with the…
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Nanny McPhee child star Raphaël Coleman dies suddenly at the age of 25
11
Feb

Nanny McPhee child star Raphaël Coleman dies suddenly at the age of 25

Nanny McPhee child star Raphaël Coleman died suddenly at the age of 25 after coming back from a jog. His mother, Liz Jensen, confirmed the news in a Twitter post…
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Breaking News: Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the America’s most famous musical family, father of Michael Jackson, has died.
27
Jun

Breaking News: Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the America’s most famous musical family, father of Michael Jackson, has died.

AP: Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the America's most famous musical family, father of Michael Jackson, has died.
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No drugs or alcohol found in Bourdain’s body
23
Jun

No drugs or alcohol found in Bourdain’s body

Reuters: U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who killed himself in a French hotel room earlier this month, had no narcotics or alcohol in his body when he died, a local prosecutor…
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Fleetwood Mac’s guitarist Danny Kirwan dies at 68
10
Jun

Fleetwood Mac’s guitarist Danny Kirwan dies at 68

Musician Danny Kirwan, one-time guitarist for British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, died on Friday at the age of 68. Former bandmate Mick Fleetwood announced Kirwan’s death in a Facebook post Friday. No…
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Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain dies at 61
08
Jun

Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain dies at 61

CNN - "Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61. CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday and said the…
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Last surviving Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz dies at 98
07
Jun

Last surviving Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz dies at 98

Jerry Maren, the last surviving munchkin from the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" and the one who famously welcomed Dorothy to Munchkin Land, has died at age 98.…
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Fashion designer Kate Spade, founder of Fashion Empire, found dead in apparent suicide
05
Jun

Fashion designer Kate Spade, founder of Fashion Empire, found dead in apparent suicide

Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead at her New York apartment on Tuesday morning. She was 55. A senior law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed…
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Malta’s theatrical community mourns the death of Charles Thake
12
May

Malta’s theatrical community mourns the death of Charles Thake

Charles Thake, one of Malta's veteran actors, passed away earlier today. Charles Thake, was born in 1927. He is known for Agora (2009), Black Eagle (1988) and Treasure in Malta…
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Twin Peaks actress Pamela Gidley passed away ‘peacefully’ at 52
30
Apr

Twin Peaks actress Pamela Gidley passed away ‘peacefully’ at 52

Media outlets confirmed the news that TWIN Peaks actress Pamela Gidley passed away “peacefully” at her home earlier this month. The news was disseminated by her family. Her obituary confirmed…
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Crisis-hit Ghana changes its mind and turns to IMF for help

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Sainz puts Ferrari on top in British GP practice

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After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

China’s top three airlines to buy almost 300 Airbus planes

China’s top three airlines to buy almost 300 Airbus planes

Italy June manufacturing growth slowest for two years -PMI

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Sierra Leone knocks zeros off bank notes in currency re-calibration

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After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

EXCLUSIVE-Ukraine requests Turkey detain Russian-flagged ship it says carrying Ukrainian grain

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Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Japanese asked to save power as country’s east sizzles

Japanese asked to save power as country’s east sizzles

UPDATED: Putin: Western political pressure speeding up Russia’s integration with Belarus

UPDATED: Putin: Western political pressure speeding up Russia’s integration with Belarus

China’s Xi: No reason to change Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ formula

China’s Xi: No reason to change Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ formula

UPDATED: We’ll be with you on ‘long road’ to membership, EU tells Ukraine

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Factbox: NATO’s plan to vastly increase combat-ready forces to counter Russia

Factbox: NATO’s plan to vastly increase combat-ready forces to counter Russia

Europe’s summer travel chaos

Europe’s summer travel chaos

FACTBOX-EU countries agree deals on laws to fight climate change

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The ‘Big Package’: How Russia was driven to default

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SCENARIOS Macron’s hung parliament dilemma: what to do next?

SCENARIOS Macron’s hung parliament dilemma: what to do next?

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Crisis-hit Ghana changes its mind and turns to IMF for help

Crisis-hit Ghana changes its mind and turns to IMF for help

Sainz puts Ferrari on top in British GP practice

Sainz puts Ferrari on top in British GP practice

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

After Snake Island retreat, Russian missile attack kills 21 near Ukraine’s Odesa

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

Power cut protests hit Libyan cities, showing anger at factional leaders

EXCLUSIVE-Ukraine requests Turkey detain Russian-flagged ship it says carrying Ukrainian grain

EXCLUSIVE-Ukraine requests Turkey detain Russian-flagged ship it says carrying Ukrainian grain

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Japanese asked to save power as country’s east sizzles

Japanese asked to save power as country’s east sizzles

Factbox: NATO’s plan to vastly increase combat-ready forces to counter Russia

Factbox: NATO’s plan to vastly increase combat-ready forces to counter Russia

Europe’s summer travel chaos

Europe’s summer travel chaos

FACTBOX-EU countries agree deals on laws to fight climate change

FACTBOX-EU countries agree deals on laws to fight climate change

The ‘Big Package’: How Russia was driven to default

The ‘Big Package’: How Russia was driven to default

SCENARIOS Macron’s hung parliament dilemma: what to do next?

SCENARIOS Macron’s hung parliament dilemma: what to do next?