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Carole Cook, a veteran actress beloved for her work on stage and screen, with credits including the 1984 John Hughes comedy “Sixteen Candles,” has died, according to a statement from her agent, Robert Malcolm. She was 98. Malcolm told CNN via email that Cook died “peacefully” on Wednesday from heart failure. In addition to an…

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Barbara Walters, the pioneering TV journalist whose interviewing skills made her one of the most prominent figures in broadcasting, died at 93 years old. “Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists but for all women,”…

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Pope Benedict XVI, whose original name is Joseph Alois Ratzinger, and former bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church for eight years, died December 31, 2022 at 95 years old. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican,” wrote…

Pelé, the world-famous Brazilian soccer player, passed away on December 29, 2022, at 82 years old. The medical center where he had been hospitalized for the last month said he died of multiple organ failure as a result of cancer. During his time, Pele was the best-paid athlete in the world. He played on the…

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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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It was announced that legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who worked with stars like Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, Maria Sharapova and others during his career, has died at the age of 91. The announcement was made to the Associated Press through Bolletieri’s manager, Steve Shulla. “When he became sick, he got so many wonderful messages…

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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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Mike Leach, the eccentric longtime college football coach guiding the Mississippi State Bulldogs, has died. He was 61. The school announced his death on Tuesday. In a statement, Leach’s family said, “Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of…

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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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‘Sesame Street’ veteran Bob McGrath has passed away at age 90, according to his loved ones. His family wrote on his official Facebook page, “Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.” McGrath will best be remembered for his time on the popular children’s show, ‘Sesame Street,’…
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