Johnny Russell, Shirley Temple’s ‘The Blue Bird’ Co-Star, Dies At 91
John R. Countryman, who was billed by the name Johnny Russell as a child actor, died December 14, He was 91.
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Peter Yarrow Dies: Peter, Paul & Mary Singer-Songwriter Was 86
Peter Yarrow, a five-time Grammy winner who co-founded the hitmaking folk-pop trio Peter, Paul & Mary and co-wrote its memorable “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday of bladder cancer at his New York City home. He was 86. His daughter Bethany announced the news via reps. “Our fearless dragon is...
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Gwen Van Dam, a Character Actress for 70 Years, Dies at 96
After rejecting Columbia Pictures' contract offer on the advice of Montgomery Clift, she appeared in everything from ‘The Brady Bunch’ and ‘Coming Home’ to ‘Interior Chinatown’ and a Lil Wayne music video.
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Jeff Baena, Indie Director and Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Dies at 47
Jeff Baena, an indie filmmaker whose credits include 'The Little Hours' and 'Life After Beth,' and who was the husband of Aubrey Plaza, died at 47.
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Sam Moore, Half of Sam & Dave Duo That Rose to Fame With ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On I’m Comin’,’ Dies at 89
Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as half of the '60s soul duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at 89.
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Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ star, dead at 79
The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress portrayed Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera for nearly 50 years.
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Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65
He was known for his quick-witted improvisations on shows like Channel 4's Whose Line Is It Anyway.
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Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead at 90
Bob Uecker, a legendary baseball broadcaster who called games for the Milwaukee Brewers and played in the league, has died, the team announced. He was 90.
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David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
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Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95
Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End
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