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ap215 wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:33 am Graeme Edge, Moody Blues’ Drummer and Co-Founder, Dead at 80

Graeme Edge, drummer and co-founding member of the Moody Blues, has died at the age of 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted British prog band announced Edge’s death Thursday. No cause of death was revealed.

“It’s a very sad day. Graeme’s sound and personality is present in everything we did together and thankfully that will live on,” Moody Blues singer Justin Hayward wrote on Facebook. “When Graeme told me he was retiring, I knew that without him it couldn’t be the Moody Blues anymore. And that’s what happened. It’s true to say that he kept the group together throughout all the years, because he loved it.”

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I was listening to the 60s channel on SiriusXM the other day and after playing Night's In White Satin told of Graeme's death. It turns out he was the one who wrote the lyrics to the song.
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John Artis, co-defendant of ‘Hurricane’ Carter, dies at 75

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — John Artis, who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case made famous in a 1975 song by Bob Dylan and a 1999 film staring Denzel Washington, has died. He was 75.

Artis died on Nov. 7 of a gastric aneurysm at his home in Hampton, Virginia, said Fred Hogan, his longtime friend who worked to help overturn the convictions of Artis and Carter.

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9-year-old boy injured at the Astroworld Festival has died, family attorney says, bringing death toll to 10

(CNN) The 9-year-old boy who was injured at the Astroworld Festival died Sunday, according to family attorney Ben Crump.

The death toll from the chaotic concert now stands at 10. Funeral services for some of the victims began over the weekend as dozens of lawsuits have been filed over the tragedy.

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Former Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo dies at age 45, family tells ESPN

BOSTON — Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo is dead at the age of 45, his family told ESPN's Enrique Rojas.

Rojas tweeted at 11:40 a.m. Monday that Lugo's family told him that Lugo presumably died of a heart attack Monday morning in his native country of the Dominican Republic.

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Lisa Rinna's Mom Lois Dead at 93 After Suffering Stroke: 'Heaven Has a New Angel'

Lisa Rinna's mother Lois has died. She was 93.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's daughter Amelia Gray Hamlin announced the news Monday on Instagram, less than a week after Rinna shared with fans that her mother was "transitioning" after having a stroke.

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Actor Heath Freeman, Friend of GH’s Kelly Monaco, Dead at 41

Actor Heath Freeman, best known for his roles on Bones and NCIS, has died at the age of 41. At press time, no cause of death had been officially released. The actor, per social media, was good pals with General Hospital star Kelly Monaco.

Kelly Monaco’s Friend Heath Freeman, Dead at 41

The news of Freeman’s passing was posted on Instagram by actress Shanna Moakler (Pacific Blue). “Heartbroken to hear of the loss of my dear friend Heath Freeman, talented actor, director, producer, outstanding chef and a solid friend,” Moakler posted. “You will be so dearly missed and I will cherish every amazing memory we all had…. and we have a lot of great ones!!Godspeed. #ataloss.”

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Rapper Young Dolph dead in Memphis shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (WREG) Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was killed Wednesday in a shooting at a cookie shop in Memphis, according to preliminary information from Memphis Police. He was 36.

Memphis Police were on the scene of a shooting Wednesday afternoon at 2370 Airways Boulevard near Ketchum in Memphis.

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Bergen Williams Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Actor Who Played Housekeeper “Big Alice” Was 62

Bergen Williams, remembered by longtime General Hospital viewers for her lighthearted 13-year run as housekeeper and occasional professional wrestler Big Alice Gunderson on the ABC soap. She was 62.

Her sister has announced Tuesday via Twitter that Williams died July 20 of Wilson’s disease.

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Songwriter Dave Frishberg, of 'I'm Just a Bill' fame, dies at 88

Singer and songwriter David Frishberg, who wrote the well-known "Schoolhouse Rock!" song "I'm Just a Bill," died Wednesday in Portland, Ore., at 88.

His wife, April Magnusson, confirmed his death, according to The New York Times.

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ap215 wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:32 am Songwriter Dave Frishberg, of 'I'm Just a Bill' fame, dies at 88

Singer and songwriter David Frishberg, who wrote the well-known "Schoolhouse Rock!" song "I'm Just a Bill," died Wednesday in Portland, Ore., at 88.

His wife, April Magnusson, confirmed his death, according to The New York Times.

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A notable person indeed.

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Mick Rock, Legendary Photographer of David Bowie, Queen and Lou Reed, Dies at 72

Mick Rock, a legendary music photographer for artists like David Bowie, Queen, Lou Reed, the Stooges, the Sex Pistols and more, has died. He was 72.

Rock’s death was announced via his official Twitter account on Thursday night. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side,” the statement reads. “Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit, know that Mick was always so much more than ‘The Man Who Shot The 70s.’ He was a photographic poet – a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way.” A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

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Art LaFleur, The Sandlot and Field of Dreams actor, dies at 78

Art LaFleur, a prolific character actor known for his roles in The Sandlot and Field of Dreams, among many other movies and TV shows, has died. He was 78.

LaFleur's wife, Shelley, announced his death in a Facebook post, writing that he died following a decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease.

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Former Penn State, Raiders FB Steve Smith dies after lengthy battle with ALS

Former Raiders fullback Steve Smith died on Saturday in his hometown of Richardson, Texas, after a lengthy battle with ALS, the team announced.

He was 57.

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Doug Jones, five-time MLB All-Star relief pitcher, dies at 64

Former Major League Baseball closer Doug Jones has died at 64, the Cleveland Guardians announced Monday.

Jones spent parts of 16 seasons in the majors, pitching for the Orioles, Cubs, Phillies, Astros, Athletics, Brewers and Indians. He's most well known for his seven seasons with Cleveland, making three of his five All-Star appearances with the club. Jones also made the All-Star team with the Astros in 1992 and the Phillies in 1994.

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Malcolm X’s daughter found dead just days after pair exonerated for his murder

The daughter of Malcolm X has been found dead just days after two men were exonerated for his murder after spending decades in prison.

The body of Malikah Shabazz, 56, was discovered inside her Brooklyn, New York home on Monday afternoon, said police.

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Tiger King Reptile Dealer Jeff Johnson Dead by Suicide at 58

Jeff Johnson, known to Netflix viewers as the reptile dealer who was featured in TigerKing, has died at 58, according to police.

Johnson died on Sept. 8 by suicide following an argument with his wife in their home's garage, the Oklahoma City Police Department confirms. In an incident report obtained by PEOPLE, police said Johnson was in front of his wife when he shot himself.

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(2nd LD) Former President Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Former President Chun Doo-hwan, a general-turned strongman widely criticized for seizing power through a 1979 military coup and ruthlessly quelling a pro-democracy civil uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju the following year, died Tuesday at the age of 90.

Chun died at his home in western Seoul around 8:40 a.m. after battling chronic ailments, aides said.

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Doug Hill, Longtime Washington Meteorologist, Has Died

Doug Hill, who spent 33 years doing weather forecasts in Washington, D.C., has died. Hill was chief meteorologist at WJLA Washington until his retirement in 2017. He was 71.

The Washington Post called him “a giant in TV weather broadcasting in the Washington region.”

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Chuck Schumer's father dies at 98

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's father, Abe Schumer, died Wednesday night at the age of 98, the senator said on Twitter. Schumer wrote that his father "personified the greatest generation."

"He took whatever was thrown at him no matter how difficult, did his job, never complained. An amazing husband, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent. We love him & will miss him," the New York Democrat tweeted.

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Game of Thrones: Bart the Bear II Dies At Age 21

One of the furry stars of Game of Thrones passed away this week at age 21. Bart the Bear II, who was known for battling Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) in "The Bear and the Maiden Fair," died at a Utah refuge. According to The Vital Foundation, Bart was found with his sister in Alaska in 2000 after their mother was killed by a hunter. In addition to Game of Thrones, Bart appeared in Dr. Dolittle 2, An Unfinished Life, Into the West, Evan Almighty, Have You Heard About the Morgans?, Without a Paddle, Zookeeper, Pete's Dragon, We Bought a Zoo, Into the Wild, and The Grizzly Maze. Yesterday, Christie took to Instagram to share some kind words for her animal co-star.

"Rest in peace, dear BART THE BEAR II. 2000 – 2021. The greatest co-star I ever had. 💔 Own trailer on set, Country and Western music playing at all times to calm him, and applause every time he stepped on stage with whipped cream in a frying pan – I loved every second of working with you!! 💔 @gameofthrones," Christie wrote. You can check out her post below:

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Planes Mistaken for Stars’ Gared O’Donnell Dead at 44

Gared O’Donnell, singer and guitarist for the influential post-hardcore band Planes Mistaken for Stars, died on November 24 following a battle with cancer. The band confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “It is impossible to express the depth of sorrow in which we must announce that Gared O’Donnell, our brother, our leader, our captain, who has done more to cultivate love and light in this world than any of us can understand, has moved on from his physical form here with us and crossed the rainbow bridge into the eternal ether. In his final days/hours, he was surrounded by the love of his family, his friends, his bandmates, and many others from afar.”

In August 2020, O’Donnell announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer. In a statement and GoFundMe campaign launched with the announcement, the band’s manager Emily Francis said that the cancer was inoperable.

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Lou Cutell, Veteran Actor from Seinfeld and Grey's Anatomy, Dead at 91

Lou Cutell, a decorated television and film actor with a nearly 60-year career, has died. He was 91.

The official Twitter account for Pee-wee Herman confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon, writing, "Lou Cutell, the actor who played The Amazing Larry in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," passed away on Sunday."

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Snowboarding icon dies at 38 in tragic filming accident

The snowboarding community has been left devastated after iconic Slovenian star Marko Grilc tragically died while filming in Austria, at the age of 38.

Grilc - who has been a prominent figure in the freestyle snowboarding scene for more than two decades, was reportedly killed after falling and hitting his head on a snow-covered rock.

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ap215 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:36 pm Snowboarding icon dies at 38 in tragic filming accident

The snowboarding community has been left devastated after iconic Slovenian star Marko Grilc tragically died while filming in Austria, at the age of 38.

Grilc - who has been a prominent figure in the freestyle snowboarding scene for more than two decades, was reportedly killed after falling and hitting his head on a snow-covered rock.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/marko-grilc ... 22124.html
I was 38 the last time I went skiing too. Got rid of my skis and boots and poles. I realized I wasn't going to improve my skiing ability any more, all I would have to look forward to was a broken leg at best.

Got too old.

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Brian Kelly, Prominent Cable TV Marketer, Dies at 62

Brian E. Kelly, a longtime cable marketer who was the chief marketing officer for Time Warner Cable's East Region when he retired after more than 20 years with the company, died Nov. 17 at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 62 years old. A native of Quincy, Massachusetts and a lifelong Red Sox fan, he is survived by his spouse, Renee Kelly, and his two daughters, Stephanie Mercer (Cortland Mercer) and Caroline Kelly, as well as his brother and sister, Kenneth Kelly and Maureen Shepard. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Kelly.

A graduate of Quincy High School and Boston College, Kelly was an accomplished wrestler, family and friends said. He always cited the wrestling mat as the source of the dedication, hard work, and integrity that would become hallmarks of his professional reputation, according to his published obituary in the Charlotte Observer. He began on the ground floor of the telecommunications industry selling cable subscriptions door to door in the Boston area before climbing the corporate ranks and holding a variety of senior leadership roles. His career also included general manager stints at Continental Cablevision and American Cablesystems in the 1980s, per his LinkedIn page. He also was very involved with the CTAM New England chapter. (A Cable Center oral history conversation including Kelly can be found here.)

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