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Burt Young, who played Paulie in six of the “Rocky” movies starring Sylvester Stallone, drawing an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1976 original, had died, according to his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser. He was 83. His cause of death was not immediately known. According to the New York Times,…

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Suzanne Somers, the actress who shined on the small screen on “Three’s Company” and one of television’s most iconic fitness pitchwomen, died at 76, according to a statement from her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay. Hay wrote in the statement on behalf of the actress’ family, “Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the…

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Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer, died at 80 years old. He became a Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer in his nine-year career, which started in 1965. The middle linebacker was a ferocious tackler whose intimidating presence put some players on their heels before the ball was…

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Michael Gambon, the Irish actor best known for his roles as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” movies, died at 82 years old. A statement from his publicist reads, “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with…

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