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Nov 3, 2015
Charles Herbert (1948 - 2015), child star in The Fly
Charles Herbert, a former child actor whose credits included dozens of movies and television shows, died Oct. 31 of a heart attack. He was 66. The death was announced by actor Paul Petersen, who acted with Herbert in the 1958 movie "Houseboat" that starred Cary Grant and Sophia Loren.
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Dec 8, 2015
How the Ghost of Lester Bangs Opened My Ears (But Left Me Stranded in the 1970s)
I was not a popular kid. A lifelong introvert, I tried briefly to fit in by listening to top-40 radio, but that changed when I met a friend named Weasel and a book entitled Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung.
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Jun 23, 2021
René Robert (1948–2021), NHL star with the Buffalo Sabres
Ren é Robert was a Canadian hockey player who was a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ forward line of the 1970s known as “The French Connection.”
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Jan 24, 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.
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Jan 22, 2024
Mary Weiss (1948–2024), Leader of the Pack singer
Mary Weiss was the lead singer of the 1960s teen girl group the Shangri-Las, who had hits with “Remember (Walking in the Sand),” “Give Him a Great Big Kiss,” and their enduring No. 1 hit, “Leader of the Pack.”
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Sep 9, 2024
Screamin’ Scott Simon (1948–2024), Sha Na Na pianist
Screamin’ Scott Simon was a pianist best known for his decades of work with the popular doo-wop revival group Sha Na Na, with whom he performed from 1970 to 2022.
