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Jul 25, 2024

Toumani Diabaté (1965–2024), influential West African musician

Toumani Diabaté was a Malian musician and composer best known for his innovative work on the kora, through which he blended traditional West African music with influences like jazz, flamenco, and others.

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Jul 22, 2024

Sheila Jackson Lee (1950–2024), 30-year congresswoman from Texas

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was a 30-year congresswoman from Texas best known for her advocacy of progressive causes.

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Jul 19, 2024

Nguyá»…n Phíº Trọng (1944–2024), former president of Vietnam

Nguyá»…n Phíº Trọng was the president of Vietnam from 2018 to 2021 and the long-serving general secretary of the country’s ruling Communist Party.

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Jul 20, 2022

Charles Johnson (1972–2022), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver

Charles Johnson was a wide receiver with NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots.

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Jul 20, 2022

Michael Henderson (1951–2022), R&B singer and Miles Davis’ bassist

Michael Henderson was a bassist in band as well as an R&B singer with hits including “Wide Receiver.”

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Jul 20, 2020

Emitt Rhodes (1950–2020), power pop pioneer

Emitt Rhodes was a beloved power pop pioneer with a strong cult following whose song styling was compared to Paul McCartney.   

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Jul 24, 2019

Rutger Hauer (1944–2019), “Blade Runner” star

Versatile Dutch actor starred in “Batman Begins” and “Ladyhawke.”

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Jul 20, 2018

Branson Tour Boat Accident Victims (2018)

17people died after a tour boat capsized and sank on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri.

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Jul 22, 2016

Betsy Bloomingdale (1922 - 2016), philanthropist and fashion icon

Betsy Bloomingdale, the widow of department store heir Alfred Bloomingdale and one of former first lady Nancy Reagan's best friends, died July 19, 2016, in Los Angeles, according to multiple news sources. She was 93. Betsy Bloomingdale was well-known for her philanthropic efforts, hosting many lavish parties for charity. She also was regarded as fashion icon. She dispensed fashion advice to Nancy Reagan, and in 2009 she was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She was born Betty Lee Newling Aug. 2, 1922, in Los Angeles. She married Alfred Bloomingdale in 1946; he was the grandson of department store co-founder Lyman Bloomingdale. Alfred Bloomingdale preceded his wife in death, in 1982.

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Jul 20, 2016

Garry Marshall (1934 - 2016), Happy Days creator

Legendary creator of TV's "Happy Days" also directed the film "Pretty Woman"...

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