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ClassicsFan · Sep 29, 2024

Tributes For Kris Kristofferson, Songwriting Legend and Actor - Best Classic Bands

His career accomplishments are legendary: writing "Me and Bobby McGee," a #1 hit for Janis Joplin; a Rhodes Scholarship, and a Golden Globe for Best Actor

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ClassicsFan · Sep 30, 2024

Gavin Creel, Tony Award winner and musical Broadway veteran, dies at 48

Gavin Creel, a Broadway veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” and nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

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ClassicsFan · Sep 30, 2024

'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.

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ClassicsFan · Sep 30, 2024

Pete Rose, MLB all-time hits leader, dies at 83

Cincinnati's hit king leaves a complicated legacy.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 1, 2024

Ken Page, Broadway Star of 'The Wiz,' 'Ain't Misbehavin'' & 'Cats,' Dies at 70

Ken Page, whose Broadway résumé included originating roles in some of the most important productions in musical-theater history, died Monday. He was 70.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 1, 2024

UK Eurovision winner and Brotherhood of Man star behind iconic track dies

Singer Martin Lee spectacularly led Britain to victory in the Eurovision song contest back in 1976 with his band Brotherhood of Man

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ClassicsFan · Oct 1, 2024

John Amos, star of 'Good Times,' 'Roots' and 'Coming to America,' dies at 84

John Amos, the actor who played James Evans Sr. on 'Good Times,' adult Kunta Kinte on 'Roots' and Cleo McDowell in 'Coming to America,' has died. He was 84.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 8, 2024

Cissy Houston Dies: Legendary Gospel Singer, Backup For Elvis, Aretha, Bette & Jimi, Mother Of Whitney Was 91

Cissy Houston, the two-time Grammy-wining gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, died today while under hospice care. She was 91.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 8, 2024

Legendary Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant dies at 83

Red Sox great Luis Tiant, who spent eight years with the team and whose pitching pushed them to the World Series in 1975, has died, the team confirmed Tuesday. Tiant, who pitched for Boston from 1971 to 1978, was 83 years old. “Today is a very sad day,” Fred Lynn, a teammate in both Boston and...

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ClassicsFan · Oct 10, 2024

Ethel Kennedy, Passionate Supporter of the Family Legacy, Dies at 96

She never remarried after the assassination of her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and she devoted herself to working on behalf of the causes he had championed.

www.nytimes.com

ClassicsFan · Oct 16, 2024

Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31

British musician was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires

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ClassicsFan · Oct 17, 2024

Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93

Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93. Gaynor starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film “South Pacific” and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly in the 1950s and early 1960s.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 20, 2024

Japanese actor Nishida Toshiyuki has died | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Japanese actor Nishida Toshiyuki, who was known for performing wide-ranging roles in popular film and drama, has died at the age of 76. He was found collapsed at his home in Tokyo on Thursday. Police are investigating details.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 23, 2024

Ron Ely, Star of 'Tarzan' Series, Dies at 86, 5 Years After the Shocking Death of His Wife and Son

Ron Ely, ‘Tarzan’ star, has died at the age of 86. His daughter Kirsten Ely confirmed the news on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in a post on Instagram. The actor's death comes five years after the shocking death of his wife and son.

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ClassicsFan · Oct 25, 2024

Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86

Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

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ClassicsFan · Oct 25, 2024

Geoff Capes, former World's Strongest Man winner and shot putter, dies

Capes competed for Great Britain in the shot put at three Olympic Games, won two Commonwealth titles and twice won the World's Strongest Man competition.

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