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One Last Round of Applause For Theater Legend Carol Channing
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Carol Channing, the star of “Hello, Dolly!,” died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was 97 years old. Channing was best known for her Tony Award winning portrayal of Dolly Levi in the 1964 hit Broadway musical “Hello, Dolly!” and her starring role in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” in 1949. Her first award winning performance, however,…
Barrier Breaker and Queen of Soul: Remembering Aretha Franklin
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 16, 2018. Franklin had been battling pancreatic cancer and finally succumbed to the disease. She was 76 years old at the time of her death. A statement from Franklin’s family confirmed her cause of death. The statement said, “Franklin’s official…
Comedian, Broadway Star and the Kooky Edna Garrett: Remembering Charlotte Rae
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Charlotte Rae, the actress responsible for bringing Edna Garrett to life on “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life,” died on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was 92 years old. A cause of death was not immediately identified, but Rae was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010 and revealed that she had bone cancer in…
Former Temptations Lead Singer Dennis Edwards Passes
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Megan Bailey
At the age of 74, former lead singer of the hit Motown band Temptations Dennis Edwards passed away at a hospital in Chicago. His longtime booking agent Rosiland Triche Roberts confirmed he had been battling a long illness. She did not give further specifics on the cause. Edwards became the front man of the band…
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