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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65
Baseball Hall of Famer and stolen base king Rickey Henderson has died
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December 18, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89
Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, died Wednesday
December 18, 2024 at 9:58 PM
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
Former South Carolina congressman John Spratt has died at the age of 82
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM
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The Amazing Kreskin, George Kresge Jr., dies at 89
George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89
December 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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Wayne Northrop, 'Days of our Lives' star, dies at 77: 'Friend to many'
Actor Wayne Northrop, famous for several soap opera roles, has died, according to his publicist. He was 77 years old.
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Remembering Motorcycle Mary
Mary McGee, who became the first woman to compete in grueling motocross races in the U.S. and internationally, died this week at age 87.
November 29, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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'A Woman of Substance' author Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Popular author Barbara Taylor Bradford, whose debut novel "A Woman of Substance," became a TV series in 1985, has died at 91.
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Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was known for the 1980s hit show “Love Connection,” which featured couples going on a first date.
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Game show host Chuck Woolery dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune” and went on to be the face of “Love Connection” and “Scrabble.”
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Vik Flick guitarist on the James Bond theme song and hit pop songs, dies at 87
Vic Flick, the renowned British session guitarist who created the iconic riff for the James Bond theme song introduced in “Dr. No,” has passed away at 87.
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Acclaimed dancer, choreographer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Jamison was an acclaimed dancer, choreographer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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Remembering actor Tony Todd
Todd starred in more than 100 movies and television shows, including the "Candyman" and “Final Destination" horror franchises, dies at 69.
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Man behind AOL's 'You’ve Got Mail' greeting dies at 74
He died on Tuesday following "a long illness," according to a report.
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Music industry titan Quincy Jones dies at 91
The producer of multi-platinum albums, including Michael Jackson's "Thriller," died on Sunday. During his decades-long career, Jones was nominated for 80 Grammy Awards, of which he won 28.
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TikToker announces her own death in final video after battling cancer
Bradford was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her jaw muscle in 2021.
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Elton John, Mariah Carey, and more remember music legend Quincy Jones
Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones following the music producer's death.
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Quincy Jones dies at 91
Jones, the longtime music industry powerhouse and hitmaking producer of multi-platinum albums, including Michael Jackson's "Thriller," the best-selling album of all time, died on Sunday.
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Teri Garr, actress known for 'Young Frankenstein,' dead at 79
Teri Garr has died at 79. Her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, confirmed that she passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and friends.
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Remembering actress Teri Garr
The comedic actor known for her roles in films like “Young Frankenstein” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” passed away died Tuesday morning at 79 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
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Teri Garr, actress known for 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Tootsie' and more, dead at 79
Teri Garr, the actress known for films including 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Tootsie' and more, has died at age 79.
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Elizabeth Francis, oldest living person in US, dies at 115
Francis, who was born in 1909, died peacefully on Tuesday night.
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Former ABC News anchor Tom Jarriel dies at 89
Jarriel won six Emmys during his tenure with the network.
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Remembering Tom Jarriel
The former ABC News correspondent was a mentor and role model to many.
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Former LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
The sports world paid tribute to the larger-than-life pitcher, who took baseball by storm in 1981, helping lead the Dodgers to the World Series in his rookie year.
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Liam Payne had multiple drugs in his body when he died: Sources
The former One Direction singer fell to his death from his Buenos Aires hotel room balcony on Oct. 16. Toxicology results showed "pink cocaine" and other drugs in his system, authorities said.
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Cheryl Cole asks for 'dignity' for ex Liam Payne in the wake of his death
Cheryl Cole asks for "dignity" for ex Liam Payne in the wake of his death
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Kate Cassidy speaks out following the death of boyfriend Liam Payne
Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of Liam Payne, is speaking out after Payne died on Oct. 16.
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One Direction pays tribute to Liam Payne: 'We will miss him terribly'
Former One Direction star Liam Payne died Oct. 16 at age 31.
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Mitzi Gaynor, ‘South Pacific’ star, dead at 93
Mitzi Gaynor, known for her roles in Golden Age musicals like “South Pacific” and “Les Girls,” as well as several Emmy-winning TV specials, has died at 93.
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'We are heartbroken': Liam Payne's family issues statement after singer's death
Liam Payne's family has issued a statement following the singer's death as many are remembering him and paying tribute.
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Watch Rita Ora's emotional tribute to Liam Payne
Rita Ora held back tears performing "For You" at her concert in Japan, a song she recorded with Liam Payne.
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Liam Payne died of internal and external bleeding: Preliminary autopsy report
A preliminary autopsy report from the Argentinian Public Prosecutor's Office reveals new details about Liam Payne's death, stating that he died from multiple traumas.
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In 2013 'Nightline' interview with One Direction, Liam Payne opens up about new fame
"It's such a big thing to live up to," the then-19-year-old singer shared with ABC's Cynthia McFadden.
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Liam Payne’s pop music legacy
Rolling Stone writer Rob Sheffield discusses what the singer’s death means for his legacy and the hopes of a One Direction reunion.
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Singer Liam Payne dies after fall from hotel in Argentina: Police
Former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina, according to state police.
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Liam Payne dies at 31
The pop star and former One Direction member was pronounced dead after falling roughly 40 feet from his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in fall
Former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina, according to state police.
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Liam Payne, former One Direction star, dies aged 31
Liam Payne, the One Direction star, has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31 years old.
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Remembering One Direction star Liam Payne
Payne, 31, died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina on Oct. 16, 2024, according to state police.
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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and political family matriarch, dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, has died at the age of 96.
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Ethel Kennedy, widow of RFK, dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, has died at the age of 96.
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Madonna shares moving tribute for late brother Christopher Ciccone
Madonna shared a moving tribute for her brother Christopher Ciccone, who died earlier this month from cancer at 63.
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Pete Rose, MLB's all-time hits leader, dies at 83
MLB legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
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Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at the age of 83
Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
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Kris Kristofferson, multi-talented performer, dead at 88 years old
Country music and film star Kris Kristofferson died over the weekend at age 88.
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Watch the sweet way Wizarding World of Harry Potter guests honor Dame Maggie Smith
Wands up for Professor McGonagall.
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'Days of Our Lives' actor Drake Hogestyn dies at 70
Actor Drake Hogestyn of "Days of Our Lives" has died at 70, his family announced in a statement.
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Celebrating the life of beloved actress Maggie Smith
The lauded actress earned Oscars for her unforgettable roles in the 1960s and 70s and won millions of new fans later on for her roles on “Downton Abbey” and the Harry Potter films.
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Beloved British actress Maggie Smith dies at 89
The actress appeared in more than 50 films over a 60-year career that spanned the stage and screen. She was most recently known for roles in the "Harry Potter" films and television's "Downton Abbey."
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Award-winning stage and screen actress Maggie Smith dies at 89
From "Downton Abbey" to the "Harry Potter" series, Maggie Smith is considered one of Britain's most legendary actresses.
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