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Paul Reubens, the comedian and actor best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, died after a private battle with cancer at 70 years old. A statement on his Instagram page reads, “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children…

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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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Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, tragically passed away at 19 years old. In a statement, the iconic actor said, “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo.”…

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Ray Lewis gave a heartfelt speech at his son’s funeral, fondly remembering his child less than two weeks after his tragic death. Wearing all white, the Pro Football Hall of Famer spoke for several minutes at the service inside Calvary Orlando Church in Florida as dozens of mourners listened. During his speech, the ex-Baltimore Ravens…

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