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Variety. “My heart is saddened; he was a dear and longtime friend who helped me pioneer and create a new Southern California musical sound called ‘country rock.’”Young was the writer for Poco’s biggest hit, 1978’s haunting “Crazy Love,” which was named the No.

confirmed via Facebook.“Saying Goodbye to Lee Aaker — you have to be a certain age to remember Rin Tin Tin,” Peterson, 75, wrote in his short but poignant post. “Lee Aaker passed away in Arizona on April 1st, alone and unclaimed … listed as an ‘indigent decedent.’ “Born in Inglewood, California on Sept.

an announcement on Corea’s Facebook page, posted Thursday afternoon, read.Corea “was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many,” the message continued, in part.“Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him: ‘I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright.

Watergate informant Deep Throat in 1976’s “All the President’s Men” opposite Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford died on Jan. 23 in his Beverly Hills home, his assistant Joyce Cohen confirmed Monday.

confirmed on Instagram by her daughter Sondra Currie, a fellow actress who appeared in all three entries of Bradley Cooper’s hit “The Hangover” franchise, as well as a string of TV series, including “Cheers,” “Magnum P.I.” and “The Secret Life of an American Teenager.”“Our gorgeous mother Marie Harmon Currie/Kaupish took flight today at 4:40 p.m. at 97,” Sondra wrote in her social media tribute.

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confirmed to TMZ that Slater died Wednesday from liver failure at a hospital in Maui, Hawaii. Carlson told the outlet he has kept his diagnosis a secret until he wound up in the hospital last month.Slater served as the band’s bassist and backup vocalist in 1993 when the group was created in San Francisco.

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Variety reports that Kennedy moved to Los Angeles from Louisville, Ky.

statement in Variety.“Thank you for your love and support for My Mister,” his partner Elissa Middleton confirmed Monday on Twitter. “I cannot count the number of times he said ‘Give the world your best and the best will come back to you,’ quoting his father Mel.

Sylvester Stallone’s mom, Jackie Stallone, has reportedly died at the age of 98.The matriarch of the famous Hollywood family recently passed away from unknown causes, according to TMZ.

confirmed her death Sunday in a post to The Emotions official Facebook page: “In loving memory, we are saddened to announce the passing of our sister, Pamela Rose Hutchinson, on Friday, September 18, 2020. Pam succumbed to health challenges that she’d been battling for several years.

the 1994 movie starring Tom Hanks in the iconic role of Gump, as well as Sally Field and Gary Sinise — that earned him widespread fame and some financial success.The novel is considerably different from the film. Don Noble, University of Alabama professor emeritus of English, and a 40-year friend of Groom’s told The Tuscaloosa News that the novel was “darker” and “richer” than the movie.“You can make a lot of money as a comic writer, but you can’t get no respect,” Noble said.

columnist for the Village Voice and the New York Daily News, a guest on NPR and Charlie Rose’s show, a jazz drummer, a founder of what became Jazz at Lincoln Center and mentor to Wynton Marsalis and many younger writers and musicians, an aficionado of baseball and American folklore and scourge of Toni Morrison, Spike Lee and Amira Baraka among others.At home, he read, wrote and listened to music.

Variety reported. The official cause of death has not yet been announced, but Huang’s management team is expected to make a statement later today.The former member of the boy bands HC3 and Cosmo was wearing a top but no underwear at the time of his death, and blood stains were found on the floor, according to Apple Daily Taiwan.

according to her obituary.Hogan’s husband of nearly 20 years, Matt LaRussa, arrived shortly after her fall to find his son safely outside the pool in his life vest, but his wife unconscious and submerged in the pool, their friend Kathleen “Katie” Mayer told People magazine.

“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,” died Tuesday of natural causes in his Sussex home.The writer was born in South Africa in 1934.

YouTube subscribers and 6.5 million followers on Facebook, has died. He was 26 years old.The popular Filipino comedian and content creator’s passing was confirmed in a statement posted to his official Facebook page Friday morning.

amassed 1.29 million subscribers since premiering in 2017. The young family documented life with their kids Collette Briar Clifford, 2, and Delilah Rose Clifford, who was born in May.“August 13th 2020 was Landon’s last day being the best dad and husband he could be,” Camryn, 19, wrote to her 472,000 followers.

Detroit Free Press reported that the Luedtke, who worked at the newspaper during the 1960s and ’70s, passed away after a long illness in a Michigan hospital.Luedtke, a Michigan native, first worked in journalism before turning his attention to Hollywood in the 1980s with screenwriting credits that include “Absence of Malice” and “Random Hearts.” After graduating from Brown University, the reporter-turned-screenwriter pursued a law degree at the University of Michigan and took on journalism

Facebook post written Monday by his friend and TV writer-producer Tracy Newman, Santoni died on Saturday morning. He had been “sick for quite a while.”“Those of you who knew him know how funny he was, what a terrific actor, improviser, performer, etc.,” the post read.

included flamboyant costumes of the late rock icon David Bowie, has died of leukemia, his company said Monday. He was 76.Yamamoto developed leukemia in February and was determined to recover and come back with renewed energy, said the company, Kansai Yamamoto.

died Saturday and her family has revealed the cause of death pending the official autopsy report.The 24-year-old was eight months pregnant and her family believes she — and her unborn son — died due to a “massive heart attack,” the Daily Mail reports.“She had it in her house and she was telling her partner that she had pains in her chest and her back,” her uncle Charles Murray told the outlet. “She was a dancer and we don’t think she had any underlying health problems.

#MrIndia would not have been same film without #SarojKhan. You had to see her dance as she rehearsed with SriDevi. She was messmerizing. And what energy! You could shoot all night, yet she smiled and danced constantly fresh.

news on Facebook, writing, “Danny passed away at his home in CA. We love you Danny, rest easy my friend.”In Sam Raimi’s comedic horror sequel “Evil Dead II,” Hicks plays Jake, a local who comes to a bad end in an abandoned cabin.Earlier this month, Hicks shared he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on Facebook.“To all of the people that I never got to meet, and the 6,018 die hard fans that enjoyed my work.

whose death feels like a punch to the gut a la Joan Rivers or Robin Williams, who were also supposed to live forever.Reiner got damn close in that department, passing away peacefully Monday night at age of 98 in his Beverly Hills home.

died Monday night, prompting an outpouring of love from fans and those the 98-year-old worked with during his seven-decade-long career in television, film, books and Broadway.“Thanks for the near-century of your life and gifts, Carl Reiner,” tweets “Star Trek” actor George Takei. “Your heart, your humor, your spirit will live on in all of us.

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reported to The New York Times by son Jordan Wexler.Cristal had built a career as an actress during the 1950s in Mexico’s film industry when she was cast in an English-speaking role in 1956’s “Comanche,” directed by George Sherman and starring Dana Andrews.Film and TV credits throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s included roles in “Rawhide,” “Seven Sins,” “The Alamo,” “The Tab Hunter Show” and “Iron Horse,” among others.

India Today is reporting that Kakkar died by suicide on June 25 in New Delhi. The Post’s request for comment from her management team was not immediately returned.However, the teen web star’s talent agent, Arjun Sarin, posted the following memorial Thursday on Instagram with the caption, “No more words.

Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as “Batman” films, died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer.

Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies, “Chariots of Fire” and “Alien,” has died. He was 88.A rep for the actor has said Holm died in hospital on Friday morning.

Larry Kramer, the pioneering New York AIDS activist who used pamphlets, novels, Broadway plays and ire to spread his lifesaving message, has died. He was 84.

There was something in the way she took pictures.

Rishi Kapoor, one of India’s most beloved film actors who was best known for his romantic roles, has died. He was 67.

Prominent members of the Indian film industry took to social media to share an outpouring of grief following the death on Wednesday of top actor Irrfan Khan.