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As the world continues to mourn the loss of Little Richard, it’s only right that we pay tribute to a founding father of rock & roll. Little Richard will always be remembered for his prominence in the 1950s. The flamboyant, piano playing artist opened the doors for black artists and brought all races together through…

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Roy Horn, most famously known for being one half of the Siegfried & Roy magic and entertainment act in Las Vegas,  passed away just a little over a week since testing positive for COVID-19. “Roy was a fighter his whole life including during these final days,” Roy’s partner Siegfried Fischbacher said in a statement. “I…

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Miami Dolphins long time head coach and the NFL’s winningnest coach Don Shula passed away Monday at 90 years old. A statement released by the Dolphins on Monday deemed Shula the “Patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years.” “He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of…

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Two time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81. The actor died from natural causes Wednesday night. The News of his death was confirmed by his talent agency. “Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer,…

Today the world remembers Grammy Award winning country music icon, Kenny Rogers following the announcement of his death on March 21st. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81.  Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of…

Max von Sydow, best known for his roles in “The Exorcist” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” has passed away at 90 years old. His agent Jean Diamond confirmed that the actor died on Sunday. A cause of death has not yet been released. “It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that…

It was confirmed early Monday that the founder and host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” James Lipton passed away at the age of 93. Lipton’s wife, Kedakai said in a statement that the writer/actor died in his Manhattan home from bladder cancer. James Lipton was born on September 19, 1926 in Detroit Michigan. His mother…

The first lady of the Chicago airwaves Lee Phillip Bell passed away on Tuesday in her Los Angeles home. A spokesperson for the family says Bell died of natural causes. She was 91 years old. The Emmy Award winning broadcast Journalist and TV show writer was known for hosting The Lee Phillip Show in 1953,…

Kirk Douglas, one of the biggest post World War II actors known for starring in movies such as “Paths of Glory,” and “Spartacus,” has passed away at the age of 103. A statement from the late actor’s oldest son, actor Michael Douglas, was released on Wednesday confirming the actor’s death. The 103 year old died…

As we continue to wrap our heads around the sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who died on Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, many are reflecting on Bryant’s faith which helped him through one of the most challenging periods of his life. The former Laker was raised in a Catholic household.…

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