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Gina Lollobrigida, Film Beauty Who Charmed Hollywood, Dies at 95

(Bloomberg) -- Gina Lollobrigida, the Italian-born film star who was among Hollywood’s most sought-after female actresses in the 1950s and ’60s and was frequently described as one of the world’s most beautiful women, has died. She was 95.

She died in Rome after a long illness, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported.

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Original Met Frank Thomas passes away at 93

NEW YORK -- Frank Thomas, a slugging star of the 1962 Mets who held the franchise’s single-season home run record for most of a decade, passed away Monday morning in Pittsburgh. He was 93.

Thomas, whom the Mets acquired in a trade before their inaugural season, quickly became the top offensive threat on a 120-loss team. He hit 34 home runs in 1962, setting a team record that stood until Dave Kingman clubbed 36 in 1971. Over three years in Flushing, Thomas hit 52 homers, making him the franchise’s overall home run king for the better part of four seasons.

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Jean Veloz, Famed Lindy Hop Dancer, Dies at 98

Jean Veloz, the innovative Lindy Hop dancer who dazzled in Swing Fever and other Hollywood musicals of the 1940s, has died. She was 98.

Veloz died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles, her friend, agent and manager Rusty Frank told The Hollywood Reporter. Frank co-produced the 2010 event A Tribute to the Groovie Movie, which celebrated Veloz and her contribution to dance.

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'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris Dead at 31

American Idol alum C.J. Harris, who placed sixth on the show's 13th season in 2014, has died. He was 31.

A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirms to PEOPLE that Harris died on Sunday after he was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. CPR efforts were unsuccessful.

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ROH Star Jay Briscoe Dies at 38

Jamin Pugh, who is known as Jay Briscoe of the famed Ring of Honor Tag Team The Briscoes, has passed away at the age of 38. AEW President Tony Khan announced the tragic news on Twitter, writing a tribute to both stars and saying that AEW will do whatever they can for his family. Khan wrote "Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today. Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We'll do whatever we can to support his family. Rest In Peace Jamin."

No cause of death is known at this time. Our thoughts are with Pugh's family and friends.

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World’s oldest known person, French nun, dies at 118

PARIS (AP) — A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, the spokesperson for her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday.

Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904. She was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19.

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Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74

Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced Wednesday in a statement. He was 74.

The family revealed the death through the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month.

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Apparently David Crosby passed. :(

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Fox News Media Senior Vice President of News & Politics Alan Komissaroff Dead at 47

Alan Komissaroff, the senior vice president of news and politics at Fox News Media died on Friday, two weeks after suffering a heart attack. He was 47.

While exercising at home on Jan. 8, Alan told his wife Rachael that he didn't feel well, a GoFundMe to support Rachael and her and Alan's two children shared.

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Bill Schonely, the iconic Trail Blazers announcer credited with starting ‘Rip City,’ dies at 93

Longtime Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely, who first coined the iconic phrase “Rip City,” has died, the team announced.

Schonely was the Trail Blazers’ original radio broadcaster, getting his start there during the inaugural season in 1970. He was actually hired as the sixth employee in the organization’s history after a long broadcast career in the area.

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Sal Bando, former Brewers third baseman and general manager, dies at age 78

Sal Bando, who spent the final five seasons of a decorated playing career with the Milwaukee Brewers and then held the role of general manager with the franchise for another eight seasons, died Friday at age 78 in Oconomowoc. A statement from his family said Bando had been battling cancer for five years.

The three-time World Series champion as a player with the Oakland Athletics made four all-star teams during his playing days with the A's and signed a five-year contract worth $1.5 million with the Brewers after the 1976 season, the first premier free-agency additions in Brewers history.

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Authorities Find 4 Bodies Near Bullet-Ridden Van Missing Ohio Architect and Fiancée Were Traveling In

Mexican authorities have discovered four bodies near a bullet-riddled van missing Ohio architect Jose Gutierrez and his fiancée's family were driving at the time of their disappearance.

Officials have verified the identity of the bodies as Gutierrez's fiancée, Daniela Márquez, her sister Viviana, and their cousin Irma Vargas, Gutierrez's siblings told Cincinnati's Fox 19 on Friday.

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Legendary Chicago Radio Host Lin Brehmer Dies at 68 After Long Cancer Battle

Legendary Chicago radio personality Lin Brehmer has passed away at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer, officials at WXRT said Sunday morning.

WXRT's Terri Hemmert revealed in a statement that Brehmer had passed away early Sunday morning.

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Popular Mexican comedian Polo Polo dies at 78

A Mexican comedian known for his adult humor filled with double entendres has died, according to multiple news outlets.

Leopoldo Roberto Garcia Peláez Benitez, better known as Polo Polo, was 78.

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NFL Linebacker Jessie Lemonier Dead at 25 Amid Girlfriend’s Pregnancy With 1st Child: ‘Gone Far Too Soon’

Jessie Lemonier, a former NFL linebacker, has died. He was 25.

“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Detroit Lions wrote in a Thursday, January 26, in a statement shared via Twitter. “Jessie was a model teammate and wonderful young man who is gone far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

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Lloyd Morrisett, co-creator of 'Sesame Street,' dies at 93

NEW YORK -- Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of the beloved children's education TV series "Sesame Street," which uses empathy and fuzzy monsters like Abby Cadabby, Elmo and Cookie Monster to charm and teach generations around the world, has died. He was 93.

Morrisett's death was announced Monday by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit he helped establish under the name the Children's Television Workshop. No cause of death was given.

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Legendary college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at age 82, family says

Legendary CBS and Raycom Sports college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer has died, his son Mark said on Thursday via Twitter.

Packer was 82.

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Tom Verlaine Dies: Influential Guitarist For Punk Group Television Was 73

Tom Verlaine, whose Television band was one of the more influential groups on the New York Punk scene in the 1980s, died today at 73 in Manhattan.

Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, announced the death, attributing it to “after a brief illness” in her statement.

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ap215 wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:10 pm Tom Verlaine Dies: Influential Guitarist For Punk Group Television Was 73

Tom Verlaine, whose Television band was one of the more influential groups on the New York Punk scene in the 1980s, died today at 73 in Manhattan.

Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, announced the death, attributing it to “after a brief illness” in her statement.

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Annie Wersching, Actress in 'Timeless', 'Star Trek' and '24', Dead at 45 Following Cancer Diagnosis

Annie Wersching, known for her roles in 24, Star Trek: Picard, Bosch and Timeless, has died at the age of 45, PEOPLE has confirmed.

Wersching was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, per Deadline. When reached for comment, her rep said he had "nothing further to share" beyond the news initially reported by Deadline.

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Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64

(CNN) — Lisa Loring, best known as the first actress to play Wednesday Addams in the original “The Addams Family” sitcom, has died at the age of 64.

Loring’s daughter, Vanessa Foumberg, confirmed in a statement to Variety that her mother died Saturday of a stroke.

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Barrett Strong: Motown trailblazer and hitmaker, dies at 81

Barrett Strong, a pivotal figure in the history of Motown Records, has died at the age of 81.

He sang the label's first major hit, Money (That's What I Want), in 1959, and went on to co-write classic songs like I Heard It Through the Grapevine, War and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.

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Rickey Smiley mourns the death of his son Brandon

(CNN) — Comedian Rickey Smiley announced the death of his oldest son, Brandon Smiley, on Sunday.

The elder Smiley shared the sad news about his 32-year-old son in a video on his verified Instagram account.

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Bobby Hull, Blackhawks legend, dies: report

Bobby Hull, Chicago Blackhawks legend and one of the greatest hockey players of all time, has died, according to a report from the Daily Herald.

No further details were yet available. Hull was 84.

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