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Jerry Springer, the one-time Cincinnati mayor and television host whose show became a U.S. cultural pariah and ratings powerhouse, passed away at 79. A statement from Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, said Springer died peacefully at his home in Chicago after a brief illness. The statement continued, “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at…

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Hollywood actress Raquel Welch peacefully passed away at the age of 82 after a brief illness, confirmed by her representative, Steve Sauer. “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness,” said Sauer in the statement. The statement continued by saying, “Her career…

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Melinda Dillon, the two-time Academy Award nominee who starred in “A Christmas Story” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” died at 83. The actress’ obituary noted that people could share “fond memories and expressions of sympathy” for the Dillon family on the Neptune Society’s Long Beach location website. Dillon received a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for her role…

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Cindy Williams, who starred in “Laverne & Shirley,” died at 75 following a brief illness, according to her family. Williams portrayed Shirley alongside Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom. The family’s spokesperson, Liza Cranis, released a statement on behalf of Williams’ children. The statement reads, “The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us…
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