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In a career that spanned nearly seven decades, the legendary trailblazer broke stereotypes with her portrayals of strong black women on screen. Cicely Tyson’s career was iconic. In her long and successful acting career, she earned 11 Emmy nominations, among other awards. Her career was diverse, from her breakout role in Sounder (1972) to her…

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” died on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was 80 years old. Trebek got his start as a TV host on the Canadian music program “Music Hop” in 1963. From there, he moved on to host “Reach for the Top” in English and French, “Strategy,”…

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Legendary star guitarist, songwriter, and producer Eddie Van Halen has passed away after a decade long battle with throat cancer. He was 65 years old. I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” his son, Wolfgang Van…

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Ken Osmond, who played the iconic role of Eddie Haskell on “Leave it to Beaver,” has passed away. The actor died May 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. His rep confirmed the news, and although no cause of death was announced, it was reported that the actor had been ill for some time.…

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