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K.T. Oslin (1942–2020), Grammy-winning country star - legacy.com
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22.12.2020

K.T. Oslin (1942–2020), Grammy-winning country star

#KTOslin pic.twitter.com/syFSzPpI1hSad to hear that K.T. Oslin has passed away.

Morgan Stevens (1951–2022), “Fame,” “Melrose Place” actor - legacy.com - Texas - county Walton - county Walker
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27.01.2022

Morgan Stevens (1951–2022), “Fame,” “Melrose Place” actor

Morgan Stevens was an actor known for TV roles including drama teacher David Reardon on “Fame.”Stevens had early TV roles on “The Mod Squad,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Quincy M.E.” before landing a role on “The Waltons” as Paul Northridge. He appeared in just one episode of “The Waltons,” but he returned for three of the series’ TV movies, including marrying Erin Walton in “A Wedding on Walton’s Mountain.” His role on “Fame” began with the show’s second season and continued for three seasons.

Thierry Mugler (1948–2022), fashion designer who dressed Beyonce, Madonna - legacy.com - France - county Moore
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24.01.2022

Thierry Mugler (1948–2022), fashion designer who dressed Beyonce, Madonna

Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer known for his avant garde haute couture, who created designs for celebrities including Beyonce and Madonna.Mugler launched his fashion house in 1974, with his early notable clients including David Bowie (1947–2016) and Grace Jones. By the 1980s, he was a star of the fashion world, and his aggressively shouldered designs helped shape the decade’s aesthetic. Mugler’s flamboyant collections took inspiration from science fiction, 1940s glamour, Africa, and many other elements.

Steve Bronski (1960–2021), Bronski Beat co-founder - legacy.com - Britain
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10.12.2021

Steve Bronski (1960–2021), Bronski Beat co-founder

Steve Bronski was a co-founder of the British synthpop band Bronski Beat known for their hit song “Smalltown Boy.”Steve Bronski was a keyboardist/percussionist who formed the synthpop band Bronski Beat in 1983 with singer Jimmy Sommerville and keyboardist/percussionist Larry Steinbachek. The three band members were openly gay and wrote songs that reflected the difficulties of coming out.

Ronnie Wilson (1948–2021), co-founder of the Gap Band - legacy.com - Oklahoma - county Tulsa
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03.11.2021

Ronnie Wilson (1948–2021), co-founder of the Gap Band

Ronnie Wilson was a co-founder of the Gap Band, known for funk and R&B hits including “You Dropped a Bomb on Me.”Wilson formed the Gap Band in the late 1960s alongside his brothers, Charlie and Robert Wilson. They took the name from Greenwood, Archer, and Pine streets in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, site of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre.

Michael Nader (1945–2021), “Dynasty” star - legacy.com
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26.08.2021

Michael Nader (1945–2021), “Dynasty” star

Michael Nader was an actor best known for starring on the soap operas “Dynasty” and “All My Children.”Michael Nader was best known for starring on two soap operas, the primetime soap “Dynasty” and the daytime soap “All My Children.” He played Dex Dexter, the third husband of Joan Collins’ character Alexis Colby on “Dynasty” from 1983 until 1989. Nader was Dimitri Marick, the husband of Susan Lucci’s character Erica Kane on “All My Children” from 1991 until 2002.

Brian Travers (2021), UB40 founding member - legacy.com - Britain - Birmingham
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25.08.2021

Brian Travers (2021), UB40 founding member

Brian Travers was a founding member, saxophonist, and contributing songwriter for the British reggae/pop band UB40.Brian Travers and his school friends started the reggae influenced pop band UB40 in Birmingham, England, in the 1970s. They named the band after the unemployment benefit form 40.

Alex Cord (1933–2021), actor who starred on “Airwolf” - legacy.com
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11.08.2021

Alex Cord (1933–2021), actor who starred on “Airwolf”

Alex Cord was an actor who starred on the TV series”Airwolf” as Michael Coldsmith Briggs III, better known as Archangel.Alex Cord (born Alexander Viespi Jr.) was a rodeo performer when a serious injury led him to an acting career.

Dusty Hill (1949–2021), ZZ Top bassist - legacy.com
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28.07.2021

Dusty Hill (1949–2021), ZZ Top bassist

Dusty Hill was the longtime bassist for the legendary rock band ZZ Top.This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

Jeff LaBar (1963–2021), guitarist for Cinderella - legacy.com
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15.07.2021

Jeff LaBar (1963–2021), guitarist for Cinderella

Jeff LaBar was the guitarist for the glam metal band Cinderella, known for hits including “Don’t Know What You Got (Till it’s Gone).”LaBar joined Cinderella in 1985, replacing their original guitarist shortly before they recorded their debut album. Their singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s included “Nobody’s Fool,” “Coming Home,” “Shelter Me,” and “Don’t Know What You Got (Till it’s Gone),” which was their top-charting hit, reaching No.

Jessica McClintock (1930–2021), fashion designer and owner of Gunne Sax - legacy.com - USA - Switzerland
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15.03.2021

Jessica McClintock (1930–2021), fashion designer and owner of Gunne Sax

Jessica McClintock was a fashion designer who owned Gunne Sax, creating popular prom and wedding dresses for a generation of women.McClintock began designing for Gunne Sax in 1969, and by 1970, she had taken over the brand. The dresses she created often drew on elements from a romantically-imagined past, including corset bodices and puffed sleeves, as well as fabrics like lace, brocade, and dotted swiss.

Jessica McClintock (1920–2021), fashion designer and owner of Gunne Sax - legacy.com - USA - Switzerland
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15.03.2021

Jessica McClintock (1920–2021), fashion designer and owner of Gunne Sax

Jessica McClintock was a fashion designer who owned Gunne Sax, creating popular prom and wedding dresses for a generation of women.McClintock began designing for Gunne Sax in 1969, and by 1970, she had taken over the brand. The dresses she created often drew on elements from a romantically-imagined past, including corset bodices and puffed sleeves, as well as fabrics like lace, brocade, and dotted swiss.

David Lander (1947-2020), Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley’ - legacy.com
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06.12.2020

David Lander (1947-2020), Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley’

Falling Down Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn’t Tell Nobody. He went on to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.pic.twitter.com/G804z4F5bRDavid Lander was brilliantly funny.

Tony Lewis (1957 – 2020), lead singer for the Outfield - legacy.com
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20.10.2020

Tony Lewis (1957 – 2020), lead singer for the Outfield

pic.twitter.com/Wiif4Ldt8vRIP Tony Lewis of The Outfield, one of my favorite bands growing up. Thanks for your voice and music ❤️just heard #TheOutfield singer Tony Lewis died.

Benny Mardones (1946 – 2020), “Into the Night” singer - legacy.com
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29.06.2020

Benny Mardones (1946 – 2020), “Into the Night” singer

#BennyMardones back in 2010. He came in studio so we could thank him personally for allowing me to use "Into the Night" as our outro while at @FoxSportsRadio – Wish I could find that interview.

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