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Lloyd Morrisett, 'Sesame Street' Co-Creator, Dead at 93
LLOYD MORRISETT, THE co-founder of Sesame Street, the beloved television show watched by millions of children around the world, has died at the age of 93. Morrisett’s death was announced by Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit he helped co-found, on Tuesday. No details of his death were given.
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Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis and Priscilla, Dead at 54: 'The Most Strong and Loving Woman'
Priscilla Presley confirmed her daughter's death on Thursday evening
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'Eight Is Enough' Star Adam Rich Dead at 54
Adam Rich, who starred in the enormous hit, "Eight Is Enough" has died ... TMZ has learned. A family member tells TMZ ... Adam died Saturday at his L.A. area home. The family member would not reveal the cause of death, but a law enforcement source tells TMZ someone came to his home and found him lifeless. The law enforcement source adds ... this was not foul play.
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Rally driver Ken Block killed in snowmobile crash
American motorsport legend and YouTube star Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident in Utah at the age of 55. A competitive rally driver in series such as Rally America and Global Rallycross, he earned wide renown later in life for his "Gymkhana" video series on YouTube. The 10-part series, in which he performed daring racing feats, earned him nearly two million subscribers.
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Former TNA/IMPACT broadcaster Don West passes away
Don West, who was one of the most colorful personalities of the past two decades in wrestling, has died after his battle with cancer. Long-time friend and colleague Mike Tenay relayed the news on Friday afternoon that West had passed away due to brain lymphoma.
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Jo Mersa Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley and Son of Stephen, Dead at 31
A rep for Marley confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately given. Mark J. Golding, a Jamaican politician, the Opposition Leader, and president of the People’s National Party, mourned Marley’s death on Twitter, writing, “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.”
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Victor Lewis-Smith, writer and broadcaster, dies at 65
The satirist Victor Lewis-Smith, who compiled the Funny Old World column in Private Eye for almost 30 years has died after a short illness. He was 65. Mark Borkowski, the publicist and Lewis-Smith’s agent who announced the news of his death in Bruges at the weekend, tweeted: “I am in deep shock … Struggling to come to terms with the loss of a unique and irreplaceable talent.”
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Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90
Bob McGrath, an actor and recording artist who became a generational icon as one of the original human stars of “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at his home in New Jersey. He was 90. McGrat…
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-Winning ‘Cheers’ Actress, Dies at 71
She also starred in the NBC sitcom “Veronica’s Closet,” which aired from 1997 to 2000.
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Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, has died at age 71
Kirstie Alley, the actress best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the sitcom "Cheers," has died, her family said in a statement Monday. She was 71. "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered" her children, True and Lillie Parker, said in a statement posted on social media.
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Brad William Henke Dies: ‘Orange Is The New Black’, ‘Justified’ & ‘Dexter’ Actor Was 56
Brad William Henke, a former NFL player who segued to acting and appeared in TV series including Orange Is the New Black, Justified and Lost
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Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dead at 79
Christine McVie, the singer-songwriter behind some of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, died Wednesday following a brief illness, according to a statement posted by her family on her verified Instagram account.
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Irene Cara, '80s pop star behind 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' theme songs, dies at 63
Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death. “I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans.
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Rep Confirms Power Ranger Jason David Frank Has Died
After the internet swirled with rumours early on Sunday morning, a rep for Power Rangers star Jason David Frank has confirmed to Geek Ireland that the actor has sadly died. The actor rose to fame playing Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, in the hit series and while the role was only set for 14 episodes, he proved to be so popular that he was brought back as the White Ranger and the new leader of the team.
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Kevin Conroy, a defining voice of Batman, dies at 66
Kevin Conroy has died at 66. The prolific voice actor's gravelly delivery on the "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader.
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Kevin Conroy, Longtime Voice of Batman, Dies at 66
Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor who defined Batman for generations of audiences, has died. He was 66. The actor died Thursday, Warner Bros. announced.
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Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34.
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Astronaut James McDivitt, commander of Apollo 9, dies at age 93
Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission, died on Thursday in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family and friends, NASA said in a statement. He was 93. McDivitt spent 14 days in space over the course of his career. He was selected to be a member of NASA's second astronaut class in September 1962 after graduating from the Air Force Experimental Test Pilot School and serving as an experimental test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
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Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Harry Potter's Hagrid, dies at age 72
Robbie Coltrane, the baby-faced comedian and character actor whose hundreds of roles included a crime-solving psychologist on the TV series "Cracker" and the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies, has died. He was 72.
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Loretta Lynn Dead at 90
Loretta Lynn, the trailblazing country star whose song, "Coal Miner's Daughter" became not just a hit song but an award-winning movie has died.
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