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  1. in memoriam
    Superman Returns Los Angeles Premiere
    Celebrities Remember Michelle Trachtenberg“She was electricity,” wrote Blake Lively, who starred alongside the actress in Gossip Girl.
    By Elizabeth Gulino and Emily Leibert
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    The Art Of Elysium's 13th Annual Celebration - Heaven
    Michelle Trachtenberg Has Reportedly Died at 39The former child star was allegedly found dead in her midtown apartment on Wednesday.
    By Olivia Craighead
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    Roberta Flack, Formative Quiet-Storm Singer, Dead at 88She was the first artist to earn the Grammy for Record of the Year back-to-back.
    By Justin Curto
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    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Dead at 78She also starred as Charlie’s mom, Bonnie, in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, Dead at 78She maintained her son’s memory after his 1997 killing.
    By Justin Curto
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    BET Awards 2022 - Show
    Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder, Dead at 54He produced for Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX.
    By Justin Curto
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    Marianne Faithfull
    Celebrities Remember Marianne Faithfull“She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress,” wrote Mick Jagger, who dated her in the ’60s.
    By Emily Leibert
  8. remembrance
    Nothing Could Drag Marianne Faithfull AwayLeading a dual life — in which her own brilliance was overshadowed by Mick Jagger — almost destroyed her.
    By Bill Wyman
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    British Rock Icon Marianne Faithfull Dead at 78Her career stretched seven decades to the 2021 album She Walks in Beauty.
    By Justin Curto
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    David Lynch, Legendary Filmmaker, Dead at 78“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’”
    By Rebecca Alter
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    Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary Dead at 86The popular 1960s folk singer had bladder cancer.
    By Justin Curto
  12. culture
    "The Little Hours" Premiere - 2017 Sundance Film Festival
    Aubrey Plaza Calls Husband’s Death an ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’Jeff Baena died by suicide last week at 47.
    By Danielle Cohen
  13. obits
    Lisa Edelstein's Birthday Party
    Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Jeff Baena, Has DiedAuthorities have ruled the director’s death a suicide.
    By Danielle Cohen
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    The Vivienne, Drag Race U.K. Winner, Dead at 32She most recently appeared on BBC One’s Blankety Blank Boxing Day special.
    By Jason P. Frank
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    Brenton Wood
    Brenton Wood, Singer of ‘The Oogum Boogum Song,’ Dead at 83His manager confirmed the news and shared Wood’s final message to his fans.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Linda Lavin, Tony Winner and Alice Star, Dead at 87She won theater’s highest honor for 1987’s Broadway Bound.
    By Devon E. Ivie
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    Olivia Hussey in 1967
    Romeo and Juliet Star Olivia Hussey Dead at 73She also played Jess in the 1974 cult classic slasher Black Christmas.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  18. obits
    "Gibson Through The Lens" At The New Sunset Marquis Hotel And Villas - Arrivals
    Music Producer Richard Perry Dies at 82He produced “You’re so Vain” for Carly Simon and Nilsson Schmilsson for Harry Nilsson.
    By Bethy Squires
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    61st New York Film Festival - Deep Focus: Nikki Giovanni
    Writers and Activists Pay Tribute to Nikki GiovanniThe celebrated poet died on Monday at 81.
    By Olivia Craighead
  20. obits
    "Grown-ish" Series Finale Party - Arrivals
    Influencer Dominique Brown Dies From Food AllergyThe Disney content creator was 34 years old when she suffered a severe allergic reaction at a holiday event.
    By Emily Leibert
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    Wayne Northrop
    Days of Our Lives Star Wayne Northrop Dies at 77He was the first actor to play Roman Brady on the long-running soap.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director of Airplane! and Hot Shots!, Dead at 80Along with Jerry and David Zucker, he was known for his take on the spoof movie.
    By Michael Savio
  23. obits
    Writer Dorothy Allison Publishes 'Retour A Cayro'
    Bastard Out of Carolina Author Dorothy Allison Dies at 75She was a voice for poor, rural queer people across the country.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd, Horror Veteran and Original Candyman, Dead at 69He was also known for roles in the Night of the Living Dead remake, the Final Destination franchise, and more.
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Greeting, Dead at 74“Good-bye.”
    By Michael Savio
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    Quincy Jones, Star Producer and Executive, Dead at 91He worked with generations of singers, from Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson.
    By Justin Curto
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    Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dead at 84Lesh changed how the instrument was played.
    By Justin Curto
  28. obits
    The Fashion Awards, Arrivals, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK - 05 Dec 2022
    One Direction Bandmates Share Memories of Liam Payne“I will miss him always, my lovely friend,” Harry Styles wrote.
    By Emily Leibert
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    "All Of Those Voices" UK Premiere - Arrivals
    Liam Payne Has Died at 31Authorities say the One Direction singer jumped from a third-floor balcony in Argentina on Wednesday.
    By Olivia Craighead
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    "I Am Bolt" - World Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals
    One Direction’s Liam Payne Dead at 31He fell from a third-floor hotel-room balcony in Argentina.
    By Justin Curto
  31. remembrance
    Ka Was a SuperheroThe Brooklyn rapper and firefighter left a model for making gripping art on your own terms.
    By Craig Jenkins
  32. obits
    Rapper and FDNY Firefighter Ka Dies at 52He self-released nine critically acclaimed albums starting in 2008.
    By Bethy Squires
  33. obits
    Ethel Kennedy
    Ethel Kennedy Has Died at 96The Kennedy family matriarch spent decades upholding the legacy of her late husband, Robert F. Kennedy.
    By Olivia Craighead
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    Cissy Houston, Accomplished Singer and Mother to Whitney, Dead at 91She had been receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s.
    By Justin Curto
  35. obits
    "Thoroughly Modern Milly" 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert
    Celebrities Share Memories of Gavin CreelThe Tony winner died Monday at the age of 48.
    By Emily Leibert
  36. obits
    Kris Kristofferson Concert In Drammen
    Outlaw Country Star Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88From writing “Me and Bobby McGee” to acting opposite Barbra Streisand, to voicing a character in Fallout: New Vegas.
    By Bethy Squires
  37. obits
    EE British Academy Film Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals
    Revisiting Dame Maggie Smith’s Most Iconic MomentsThe two-time Academy Award–winning actress has died at the age of 89.
    By Emily Leibert
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    Frankie Beverly & Maze Farewell Tour - Atlanta, GA
    Frankie Beverly, Maze Founder, Dead at 77The soulful R&B artist sang Black anthem “Before I Let Go.”
    By Justin Curto
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    James Earl Jones, Acting Legend, Dead at 93The voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa was accomplished on stage and screen.
    By Justin Curto
  40. remembrance
    No One Yelled Like Fatman ScoopRap’s preeminent hype man had a gravel-filled bark that sounded like every cigarette he ever smoked.
    By Abe Beame
  41. music
    Rich Homie Quan 10 Year Anniversary Concert
    What We Know About Rich Homie Quan’s DeathThe Atlanta rapper died Thursday at 33.
    By Danielle Cohen
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    Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Rapper, Dead at 33Known for songs including “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” “Type of Way,” and Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
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    17th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - "Stevie D" Premiere
    The Godfather Part II and Full House Star John Aprea DiesAprea had parts in two decade-spanning familial sagas.
    By Bethy Squires
  44. obits
    FRANCE-CANNES-FILM-FESTIVAL
    Alain Delon, Icon of the French New Wave, Dead at 88Delon starred in the tabloids almost as much as in films of the nouvelle vague.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. celebrity
    "Alpha Dog" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
    Celebrities Remember Gena RowlandsDanny DeVito, Carrie Coon, and others mourned the actress, who died on Wednesday at 94.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  46. obits
    Famous Amos
    Cookie Magnate Wally ‘Famous’ Amos, Dead at 88From managing Simon & Garfunkel to selling chocolate chips on the Sunset Strip.
    By Bethy Squires
  47. obits
    Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 7th Annual Governors Awards - Show
    Gena Rowlands, Star of Gloria and The Notebook, Dies at 94From Peyton Place to Opening Night to The Notebook, Rowlands left an indelible mark on acting and independent cinema.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Bob Newhart, Beloved Stand-Up and Sitcom Star, Dead at 94A wildly successful 1960 comedy album paved the way for overnight stardom.
    By Zoe Guy
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    James B. Sikking, Hill Street Blues Star, Dead at 90Also known for his role in the medical sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D.
    By Zoe Guy
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    The American Humane Hero Dog Awards - Portraits
    Shannen Doherty, Star of Charmed and 90210, Dead at 53After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
    By Bethy Squires
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