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Mar 3, 2018
William H. T. Bush (1938 - 2018), brother and uncle to presidents
William H. T. Bush, a wealthy investor and the brother and uncle of presidents, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 79.
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Mar 1, 2018
Harvey Schmidt (1929–2018), composer of "The Fantasticks"
"The Fantasticks" was the longest running musical in history…
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Mar 1, 2018
Barry Crimmins (1953 – 2018), influential comedian and activist
Helped launch the careers of Denis Leary and Steven Wright…
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Feb 27, 2018
Penny Vincenzi (1939 – 2018), best-selling author
Her books featured romance and family secrets…
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Feb 27, 2018
Lewis Gilbert (1920 – 2018), acclaimed director of “Alfie”
Directed 3 James Bond films including “The Spy Who Loved Me”…
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Feb 26, 2018
Ensa Cosby (2018), Bill Cosby's daughter
Bill Cosby's daughter…
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Feb 25, 2018
Sridevi (1963 – 2018), Bollywood's first female superstar
Known for her dancing and comic timing…
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Feb 24, 2018
Emma Chambers (1964 - 2018), British actress starred in "The Vicar of Dibley"
Emma Chambers, the British actress known for her roles in the TV series “The Vicar of Dibley” and the film “Notting Hill,” died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, according to The Associated Press. She was 53.
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Feb 24, 2018
Barbara Ann Alston (1943–2018), co-founder of girl group the Crystals
Barbara Ann Alston, co-founder of the girl group the Crystals, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Charlotte, following a battle with the flu, according to multiple news sources. She was 74.
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Feb 23, 2018
Nanette Fabray (1920–2018), Award-winning actress and humanitarian
Nanette Fabray, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and humanitarian.
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Feb 21, 2018
Rev. Billy Graham (1918–2018), preacher who counseled U.S. presidents
MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99.
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Feb 18, 2018
Jim Bridwell (1944 -2018), legendary climber
Known for his daring ascents and colorful personality…
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Feb 17, 2018
Tito Francona (1933 - 2018), former MLB All-Star
John “Tito” Francona, former MLB All-Star and father of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2017, according to the Associated Press. He was 84.
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Feb 15, 2018
Lerone Bennett Jr. (1928–2018), former Ebony magazine editor
Author documented African-American history…
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Feb 14, 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims (2018)
Seventeen people were killed, including 14 students, after a gunman opened fire Wed., Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the .
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Feb 13, 2018
Jan Maxwell (1956 – 2018), Broadway star
Five-time Tony Award nominee…
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Feb 12, 2018
Wally Moon (1930 – 2018), National League Rookie of the Year in 1954
His home runs were called “Moon shots”…
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Feb 12, 2018
Daryle Singletary (1971 – 2018), traditional country singer
Had multiple hit songs in the 90s…
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Feb 12, 2018
Vic Damone (1928 – 2018), popular crooner
Frank Sinatra said he had "the best pipes in the business"…
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Feb 11, 2018
Asma Jahangir (1952 – 2018), prominent human rights activist in Pakistan
OnTime Magazine'slist of the 100 most influential womenf
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Feb 10, 2018
Johann Johannsson (1969 - 2018), award-winning film composer
Johann Johannsson, the award-winning film composer of soundtracks to “The Theory of Everything” and “Sicario,” has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 48.
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Feb 10, 2018
Reg E. Cathey (1958 - 2018), Emmy-winning "House of Cards" actor
Reg E. Cathey, the Emmy-winning actor who appeared in “House of Cards” and “The Wire,” died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 59.
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Feb 10, 2018
John Gavin (1931 - 2018), Hollywood star became ambassador to Mexico
John Gavin, the actor who appeared in “Spartacus,” and “Psycho” before becoming President Ronald Reagan’s ambassador to Mexico, died Friday at age 86.
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Feb 8, 2018
John Perry Barlow (1947 – 2018), Grateful Dead lyricist and internet activist
Co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation...
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Feb 7, 2018
Mickey Jones (1941 – 2018), rock drummer turned character actor
Drummed for Dylan, actor on “Justified”…
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Feb 5, 2018
John Mahoney (1940 – 2018), “Frasier” star
Beloved for his role as Martin Crane on the popular sitcom…
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Feb 5, 2018
Ndugu Chancler (1952–2018), legendary session drummer
Ndugu Chancler, legendary session drummer who played on Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” has died at the age of 65, according to multiple news sources.
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Feb 5, 2018
Edwin Jackson (1991–2018), Indianapolis Colts linebacker
Made 66 tackles with the Colts in 2016.
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Feb 3, 2018
Jon Huntsman Sr. (1937 - 2018), Utah billionaire donated millions to cancer research
Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr., who overcame poverty to become one of the state's most successful and powerful people, died Friday at age 80, according to The Associated Press.
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Feb 2, 2018
Dennis Edwards (1943–2018), lead singer of The Temptations
Dennis Edwards, lead singer of Motown’s famed vocal group The Temptations, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.
