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Neil Henderson, Original Bay City Rollers Guitarist, Dies at 73
Neil Henderson, the original guitarist for the Scottish band Bay City Rollers, has died at 73 following a long-term health battle.
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Dr. Lewis E. Dodley Sr., Longtime Columbus Educator and Mentor, Dies at 85
Columbus mourns the loss of Dr. Lewis E. Dodley Sr., a dedicated educator and mentor known as “Baba,” who passed away at 85, leaving a lasting community.
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Renowned British Jockey John Lowe Dies in Australia at 75
John Lowe, the celebrated ‘Cock O’ The North’ jockey who rode over 2,000 winners, has passed away in Perth following a stroke at age 75.
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Olympic swimming legend Mike Burton dies at 79
Mike Burton, the first American to win consecutive Olympic 1,500-meter freestyle golds, has died at 79 following a battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Rose Friedman, Longtime NPR Arts Editor and Union Steward, Dies at 38
Rose Friedman, an influential NPR culture editor and union steward who helped shape public radio’s arts coverage and book guides, has died at 38.
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Japanese-Korean Actor Yuri Nakamura Dies at 44
Acclaimed Japanese-Korean actor Yuri Nakamura has died at 44 following a 13-year private battle with rectal cancer, leaving behind a legacy of resilience.
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Adrian Szymaniak, Polish ‘Married at First Sight’ Alum, Dies at 39 After Cancer Battle
The Polish reality star documented his stage 4 cancer journey openly to inspire others before passing away at age 39.
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Blanche d’Alpuget, Award-Winning Author and Political Chronicler, Dies at 82
Acclaimed Australian author Blanche d’Alpuget, known for her definitive biographies and novels, has passed away at 82 due to complications from influenza.
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Beyond the Creative Rift: Drummer and Director Jon Small’s Indelible Mark on Billy Joel’s Early Era
Following the passing of drummer and MTV-era director Jon Small, we examine his complex, lifesaving, and deeply collaborative relationship with Billy Joel.
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Renowned Irish solicitor and legal advocate James MacGuill dies at 63
James MacGuill, a former Law Society of Ireland president and human rights advocate, has died at 63, leaving a legacy of landmark criminal and public law cases.
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Richard O’Sullivan, Star of 70s Sitcoms, Dies at 82
British sitcom icon Richard O’Sullivan, star of Man About the House, has died at 82, leaving a legacy as a versatile actor who defined 1970s television comedy.
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Feminist Icon and Activist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the legendary activist and co-founder of Ms. magazine, has passed away at 92, leaving a profound legacy in the fight for gender equality.
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The Voice of Self-Invention: How Tim Curry Transformed Cult Cinema, Broadway, and the Art of the Lovable Villain
Following the passing of cultural icon Tim Curry at age 80, we analyze his journey from a historic 1975 Broadway flop to defining a legacy of artistic self-invention.
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Tim Curry, Stage and Screen Cult Icon, Dies at 80
Stage and screen icon Tim Curry, legendary for roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, has died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles at age 80.
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Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Country music legend and humanitarian Dolly Parton has died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her representatives.