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America’s Favorite Candymaker Gene Wilder Passes Away
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Megan Bailey
At the age of 83, actor and comedian Gene Wilder has passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlsman said Wilder died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. Gene Wilder’s acting career began in the 1960’s, but became known for his prominent roles in Mel Brooks’ comedies. Wilder became…
Rest in Beeps: R2-D2 Actor Dies at 81
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Megan Bailey
Kenny Baker, the British actor who played the droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at 81 after a long illness. On screen, R2-D2 — who communicated only in beeps — had a tetchy but friendly relationship with fellow droid C-3PO. May the force always be with you, Kenny.
Remembering ESPN Commentator John Saunders
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Megan Bailey
John Saunders, ESPN commentator and former WMU hockey player, passed away at the age of 61. Saunders, one of ESPN’s longest tenured commentators, joined ESPN in 1986 as a “SportsCenter” anchor and took on various roles for the network. Some of his jobs included hosting studio and play-by-play programming for a variety of sports. He…
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