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This past week, 43-year-old Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in the Marvel movie “Black Panther”, died at his home in Los Angeles after his battle with colon cancer. But he’s not just being remembered for being a brilliant actor, he’s also being honored for his faith. Boseman was diagnosed with colon…

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Longtime Hollywood actor Wilford Brimley died after being hospitalized in St. George, Utah, for a kidney ailment. He was 85 years old. Brimley, who was known for his round frame, thick mustache, and the face of Quaker Oats, began his acting career in the 1970s. His roles in films such as “Cocoon,” “Absence of Malice,”…

Herman Cain, co-chair of Black Voices for Trump and survivor of stage 4 colon cancer, passed away at 74 after being hospitalized with the coronavirus. Cain’s death was announced Tuesday on his website by editor Dan Calabrese. Calabrese said the conservative businessman and 2012 Republican presidential candidate had “gone to be with the Lord.” “Herman…

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Just one month shy of his 89th birthday, longtime TV personality, and man of faith, Regis Philbin has passed away. With a career that has spanned over 60 years, Philbin is famously known for hosting game shows such as ABC’s “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” as well as a number of Miss America Pageants.…

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John Lewis, an iconic civil rights leader and House of Representatives Member, died this past Friday after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer. “It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis,” his family said in a statement. “He was honored and respected as the…

Kelly Preston, best known for her role in the 1996 film “Jerry Maguire”, lost her life this past Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her husband and actor John Travolta confirmed in an Instagram post. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost…

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Comedic legend Carl Reiner, best known for “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The 2000-Year-Old Man” has passed away at 98 years old. Reiner died from natural causes in his home in Beverly Hills. The news of his death was announced by his son, Director Rob Reiner on twitter. “Last night my dad passed away,”…

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Ken Osmond, who played the iconic role of Eddie Haskell on “Leave it to Beaver,” has passed away. The actor died May 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. His rep confirmed the news, and although no cause of death was announced, it was reported that the actor had been ill for some time.…

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Comedic Actor Fred Willard, best known for this roles on sitcoms such as “Modern Family” and “Everybody Loves Raymond” passed away this past Friday at the age of 86. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years…

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Actor and comedic legend Jerry Stiller best known for his roles on “The Kings of Queen” and “Seinfield,” has passed away. The actor’s son Ben Stiller took to Twitter to announce the passing of his father early Monday Morning. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller passed away from natural causes,” his son…

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