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Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers running back known for making a miraculous grab in the AFC Divisional Playoffs against the Oakland Raiders in 1972, has died. He was 72. Harris’s death came days before the Steelers were set to retire his No. 32 jersey and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception” at Acrisure Stadium.…

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Stephen “Twitch” Boss, best known for his dancing on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and as the DJ on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, has passed away at age 40 due to apparent suicide. His wife, Allison Holker, released a statement saying, “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and…

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Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. The statement read, “We are sad to inform you that our…

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Clarence Gilyard Jr., best known for his roles in Hollywood action films, died at age 66. The actor played the role of a pastor in the original “Left Behind” movie and became a professor. His death was announced by Nancy J. Uscher, the dean of fine arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Gilyard taught…

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