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Rush Limbaugh, who considered himself a spokesperson for America’s religious right, died at the age of 70 to advanced lung cancer. He was known for his big voice on conservative talk radio. Since its nationally syndicated premiere in 1988, The Rush Limbaugh Show became the highest-rated talk radio show in the U.S. Limbaugh considered himself…

You probably recognize him as Captain von Trapp in the iconic film ‘The Sound of Music,’ but with a career that spanned more than 50 years, he is remembered for an even more diverse catalogue of work. At 82, he became the oldest Academy Award-winning actor in history. Playing opposite July Andrews as Captain von…

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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…

Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and celebrities, has died. He was 87. King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. No cause of death was given, but a spokesperson said Jan. 4 that King had COVID-19, had…

Legendary MLB star Hank Aaron passed away Friday at the age of 86. His career was marked with incredible accomplishments, including passing Babe Ruth’s long-standing home run record. Now, his 755 home runs in MLB rank second all-time behind Barry Bonds and his name is all over the record books in almost every statistical category.…

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Siegfried Fischbacher, who was half of the world-famous magic and entertainment act Siegfried and Roy, lost his cancer battle this week. His passing comes just eight months after the death of his long-term business partner, Roy Horn. Fischbacher and Horn met more than 60 years ago when they were both on a cruise. At the…

“Gilligan’s Island” star Dawn Wells passed away at the age of 82 last week after suffering COVID-19 complications, according to her publicist. Wells, who played Mary Ann Summers in the show, passed away peacefully at a residential facility in Los Angeles. Publicist Harlan Boll said in a statement that “There is so much more to…

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Some called him ‘Crazy Joe,’ others called him a hero. The famed American educator will be remembered not only for his efforts to impose order on his inner-city high school, but also for his impact on the conversation around education in America. In the 1980s, Joe Clark was the principal of Eastside High in Paterson,…

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After a seven-year-long battle with ALS, Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, died on Sunday. He was 37 years old. “Pat fought ALS with positivity and bravery and inspired all around him. Those of us who knew him are devastated but grateful for all he did to advance…

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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