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Mark Margolis, Actor on ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ Dies at 83

He received an Emmy nom for portraying Hector Salamanca on those shows and appeared in 'Scarface,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Oz' and six Darren Aronofsky movies.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87 (Published 2023)

He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.

www.nytimes.com

 

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Anita Carey obituary

Actor known for her roles in television comedies, the epic drama The Spoils of War and Coronation Street

www.theguardian.com

 

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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Robert Swan, Actor in ‘Hoosiers,’ ‘Rudy’ and ‘The Babe,’ Dies at 78

The Chicago native also appeared in 'Somewhere in Time,' 'Natural Born Killers,' 'The Untouchables' and 'Backdraft.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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One Foot In The Grave actress Doreen Mantle dies aged 97

Doreen Mantle who starred in BBC sitcom One Foot In The Grave as well as Coronation Street has died aged 97.

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Jamie Reid: Punk artist behind Sex Pistols record covers dies at 76

Reid's designs for the punk band's record covers became some of the defining images of the era.

www.bbc.com

 

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David LaFlamme, Leader of San Francisco’s It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies - Best Classic Bands

Formed in 1967, the band, led by violinist/singer LaFlamme, was a regular attraction at the Fillmore and other San Francisco venues.

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Johnny Hardwick Dies: ‘King Of The Hill’ Dale Gribble Voice Actor Was 64

Johnny Hardwick, who voiced the conspiracy-minded character Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, died August 8 at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 64.

deadline.com

 

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Sixto Rodriguez: Searching for Sugar Man singer dies aged 81

The musician struggled to find success in his native US, but he developed a following in South Africa.

www.bbc.com

 

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Linda Haynes Dies: Star Of ‘Rolling Thunder’ And ‘Brubaker’ Was 75

Star Of 'Rolling Thunder' And 'Brubaker' Linda Haynes Dead at 75

deadline.com

 

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Clarence Avant, “Godfather of Black Music,” Dies at 92

He managed Sarah Vaughan, discovered Bill Withers and advised countless people in the industry and beyond: "He’s been the silent architect of so many deals, it would make your head spin."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Jerry Moss, Co-Founder of A&M Records, Dies at 88

Jerry Moss, who turned A&M Records into one of America’s leading independent record labels with his business partner Herb Alpert, died Wednesday.

variety.com

 

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UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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'Game of Thrones' Actor Darren Kent Dead at 39 After Long-Term Health Struggles: 'An Amazing Human Being'

'Game of Thrones' actor Darren Kent has died at age 39 after experiencing long-term health struggles. His agency, Carey Dodd Associates, confirmed his death on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, 'RIP my friend'

people.com

 

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Shelley Smith, Super Model Turned Actress, Dies at 70

She starred with Martin Short on 'The Associates' and with Yaphet Kotto on 'For Love and Honor' and was a popular celebrity contestant on game shows.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88

He was one of British TV's biggest names, with a long-running, star-studded Saturday night chat show.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Lolita the orca dies at Miami Seaquarium after half-century in captivity

Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, has died at the Miami Seaquarium as caregivers prepared to move her from the theme park.

apnews.com

 

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Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning 'This Is Us' Actor, Dead at 66

Ron Cephas Jones, the Emmy-winning actor best known for playing William Hill on 'This Is Us,' has died. He was 66. A representative for the actor confirmed to PEOPLE on Saturday that Jones died due to a "long-standing pulmonary issue."

people.com

 

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Tom Kempinski obituary

Actor and playwright best known for his 1980 stage hit Duet for One, which was later turned into a film

www.theguardian.com