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Actress and Singer Doris Day Dies at 97
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Megan Bailey
Actress and singer Doris Day died of pneumonia on Monday at the age of 97. Best known for her wistful song “Que Sera, Sera,” Day passed away surrounded by close friends at her home near Carmel Valley, California, the Doris Day Animal Foundation said in a statement. “Day had been in excellent physical health for…
Remembering 90210 Heartthrob Luke Perry
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Luke Perry died on Monday, March 4, 2019. The actor had suffered a massive stroke on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. When Los Angeles paramedics responded to the call from his Sherman Oaks home, Perry was reportedly lucid. He deteriorated rapidly, however, and was eventually sedated in an effort to give his brain time to recover…
Remembering Golden Globe-Winner and ‘Who’s the Boss?’ Star Katherine Helmond
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Actress Katherine Helmond died on Friday, March 1, 2019, in her Los Angeles home. She was 89 years old at the time of her death. The cause of death was reported to have been complications from Alzheimer’s disease. “She was the love of my life. We spent 57 beautiful, wonderful, loving years together, which I…
The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Fashion Icon Karl Lagerfeld
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Karl Lagerfeld, creative designer of Chanel for 36 years, died in Paris on Tuesday, February 21, 2019. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Lagerfeld served as the creative director for Chanel for 36 years. This was wildly unusual as most designers are only given a maximum of three years to…
Farewell Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, a Man Whose Heart Never Stopped Giving
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Yechiel Eckstein died suddenly on Monday, February 11, 2019, in his home in Jerusalem. The 67 year old rabbi was best known for founding the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ). Rabbi Eckstein was inspired to start the group by God’s promise to bless those who bless Israel in Genesis 12:3. In order to…
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,…
Actress, Director and Comedy Queen: Remembering Penny Marshall
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Penny Marshall, the beloved star of the ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” died in the evening on Monday, December 17, 2018. The cause of the actress’ death was determined to be complications stemming from diabetes. Marshall was 75 years old. Marshall was the first woman to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million,…
George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, Dead at 94
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
George H.W. Bush died November 30, less than 8 months after the death of his wife of 73 years Barbara Bush in April. The former president was 94 years old making him the longest lived U.S. president in history. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear…
SpongeBob Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dies of ALS
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was 57 years old. The cause of death was Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and results in a loss of muscle strength and control. Hillenburg originally…
Stan Lee, the Man Who Made Heroes Human, Signs Final “Excelsior” at 95
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The story of the incredible man behind the world’s most popular superheroes ended on Monday, November 12, 2018, when the world-famous Stan Lee died at the age of 95. The cause of Lee’s death has yet to be released, but he was rushed to the emergency room earlier in the morning and had his death…
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