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Jul 9, 2024

Doug Sheehan (1949–2024), Knots Landing, General Hospital actor

Doug Sheehan was an actor known for his roles on television shows like “Knots Landing,” “General Hospital,” “Clueless,” and “Day by Day.” 

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Jun 30, 2023

Christine King Farris (1927–2023), Martin Luther King Jr.’s sister 

Christine King Farris was a teacher and author, as well as the sister of the Rev.  

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Jun 30, 2023

Alan Arkin (1934–2023), Oscar-winning Little Miss Sunshine star

Alan Arkin was an actor known for roles in films including “Wait Until Dark” (1967) “Glengarry Glen Ross” (1992), and “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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Jun 30, 2022

Sonny Barger (1938–2022), Hells Angels founder and bestselling author 

Sonny Barger was a founding member of the Oakland, California Hells Angels, and a bestselling author and actor.

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Jun 30, 2022

Hershel Williams (1923–2022), Battle of Iwo Jima hero  

Hershel Williams was a U.S. Marine who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

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Jun 30, 2021

Donald Rumsfeld (1932–2021), former Secretary of Defense

Donald Rumsfeld was the U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977 and again under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006.

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Jun 30, 2021

Delia Fiallo (1924–2021), screenwriter known as the “Mother of Telenovelas”

Delia Fiallo was a Cuban-American romance novelist and screenwriter who wrote dozens of popular telenovelas for Latin American television.

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Jun 30, 2021

Stuart Damon (1937–2021), starred as Dr. Alan Quartermaine on “General Hospital”

Stuart Damon was an actor best known for his 30-year starring role as Dr. Alan Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital.”

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Jul 1, 2020

Jordan Groggs (1988–2020), rapper with Injury Reserve

Jordan Groggs , also known as Stepa J. Groggs, was a rapper with the Arizona hip hop group Injury Reserve.

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Jun 30, 2020

Johnny Mandel (1925–2020), songwriter who composed “M*A*S*H” theme song

Johnny Mandel was an Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter who composed songs including the “M*A*S*H” theme (“Suicide Is Painless”) and “The Shadow of Your Smile.”

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Jun 30, 2020

Carl Reiner (1922–2020), legendary comedy writer, director, and performer

Carl Reiner was a legendary comedy writer and performer who created "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and directed films including "The Jerk.”

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Jun 29, 2020

Benny Mardones (1946–2020), “Into the Night” singer

Benny Mardones was a singer known for the hit song “Into the Night” which hit the top 20 on the Billboard charts twice.

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Jul 7, 2018

Steve Ditko (1927–2018), Spider-Man co-creator

Steve Ditko, comics artist who co-created the characters of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, June 29, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 90.

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Jun 30, 2018

Matt Cappotelli (1979 – 2018), former WWE wrestler

Matt Cappotelli, former WWE wrestler and winner of “Tough Enough III,” died Friday, June 29, 2018, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 38.

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Jun 29, 2017

Dave Semenko (1957 - 2017), Stanley Cup champ with Oilers

Former Edmonton Oilers winger known as Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice bodyguard…

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Jun 30, 2012

Rosemary Clooney, Too Marvelous for Words

Rosemary Clooney's first and biggest hit was a song she couldn't stand...

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Apr 19, 2012

Jayne Mansfield: 33 Facts

Born April 19, 1933, Jayne Mansfield enjoyed success as a model, actress and singer before her untimely death. Here are 33 things you might not know about the celebrated sex symbol.

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Feb 8, 2012

The Dramatic Life of Lana Turner

Drama wasn't just Lana Turner's job. It was an integral part of her personal life as well.

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