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Tony Bennett, the famous and timeless singer whose dedication to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards like “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” which made a decadeslong career that brought fans from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, passed away at 96, two weeks before he would turn 97. His publicist, Sylvia…

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Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning songwriter who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “On Broadway” has passed away at the age of 82. Her representative released a statement confirming her passing saying, “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Cynthia Weil, an indelible and unforgettable…

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Burt Bacharach, an award-winning composer, has passed away at the age of 94. His publicist Tina Brausam confirmed that Bacharach died of natural causes in his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The composer was best known for his songs such as “Walk On By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” and “Raindrops…

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Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and numerous popular specials in the 1980s, died from organ failure Friday morning, according to his manager Craig Marquardo at 76. Gallagher had been in hospice care in California after suffering multiple heart attacks in recent years. In a statement given to CNN by Marquardo, Gallagher…

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