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Anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss dies aged 100
Famous French anthropologist and ethnologist Claude Lévi-Strauss has died aged 100, his publisher announced. He passed away... more-
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Qian Xuesen dies at 98; rocket scientist helped establish Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Deported in 1955 on suspicion of being a Communist, the aeronautical engineer educated at Caltech became known as the father of... more-
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August Coppola dies at 75; professor was father of Nicolas Cage and brother of Francis Ford Coppola
The educator taught comparative literature at Cal State Long Beach and cinema at San Francisco State, where he was also dean of... more-
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Madoff friend Picower dead, found in pool
Palm Beach billionaire Jeffry Picower, described as the biggest beneficiary of Bernard Madoff's fraud, died on Sunday after... more-
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Slapstick Comic Soupy Sales Dies At 83
The comedian acquired a cult-like following among adults with a show ostensibly meant for children. His signature routine, which... more-
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Film, TV producer Daniel Melnick dies at 77
LOS ANGELES — Daniel Melnick, the producer who brought gutsy, smart movies like "Straw Dogs," "Network"... more-
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Patrick Swayze passes away
Patrick Swayze died today after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January... more-
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Larry Gelbart Dies at 81
Gelbart, the award-winning comedy writer best known for the historical development of the television series "MASH"... more-
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Hit 60's songwriter Ellie Greenwich dies
Ellie Greenwich, the songwriter behind Sixties hits including 'Chapel of Love' and 'Da Doo Ron Ron,' has died... more-
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'My Hero' director John Stroud has died
Director best known for the BBC comedy series 'My Hero', has died at the age of 54 after losing his battle with brain... more-
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Ted Kennedy dies of Brain Cancer at age 77
Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother who was left to head the family's political dynasty after his... more-
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HIT WRITER ELLIE GREENWICH WAS A BIG INFLUENCE ON POP HITS
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Ellie Greenwich dies at 68; co-wrote 'Da Doo Ron Ron,' 'Chapel of Love' and other '60s hits
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The Voice of a Generation: Appreciating filmmaker John Hughes
Jorge Carreon blogs on a major Personalities loss. Iconic director-writer John Hughes of "Sixteen Candles, "The... more-
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The Loss Of Ledger
The unforeseen passing of Heath Ledger has left many people wondering why and how this fate found him.-
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Actor Karl Malden Dies at 97
Academy Award and Emmy winning actor Karl Malden died today. He was 97. Malden, who starred in the 1970s TV series "The... more-
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New Riders' John Dawson dies at 64
The New Riders scored their first gold record in 1973 with the album The Adventures Of Panama Red. “Panama Red,” a... more-
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'Tarzan' actress Brenda Joyce dies
Brenda Joyce, the only actress to play Jane with two different movie Tarzan actors, has died. She was 92. A family friend,... more-
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Band Of Brothers Hero, Darrell 'Shifty' Powers Dies
“The world depended on them. They depended on each other.” That was the tagline for “Band of Brothers”... more-
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Comedian Fred Travalena dies of cancer
Comedian and impersonator Fred Travalena died Sunday afternoon after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 66. Travalena --... more-
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