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Donna Summer, Disco Queen, Dead at 63 1 week ago

Legendary disco diva Donna Summer has died, a spokesman confirmed to TheWrap. The "Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance"...

By Brent Lang

Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys' MCA, Dies at 47 (Update)

May 4, 2012 By Tim Molloy 3 weeks ago

Rapper and director dies after battle with cancer

Whitney Houston Open Casket Photo Graces National Enquirer Cover

February 22, 2012 By Brent Lang 13 weeks ago

A photo of the late singer was purportedly taken at the private viewing in Newark, N.J.

Dory Previn, Oscar-Nominated Songwriter, Dies at 86

February 15, 2012 By Brent Lang 14 weeks ago

After her marriage to composer Andre Previn dissolved, she drew on her struggles with mental illness in a series of pop albums

Twitter Reacts to Whitney Houston's Death: Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton Grieve

February 11, 2012 By Brent Lang 14 weeks ago

Whitney Houston death brings out grief of Ricky Gervais, Joan Rivers, and Adam Lambert

Ben Gazzara Dies at 81

February 3, 2012 By Brent Lang 16 weeks ago

The Tony nominated actor was the original Brick in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and a frequent collaborator of John Cassavetes

'Excalibur' Star Nicol Williamson Dies at 75

January 25, 2012 By Brent Lang 17 weeks ago

The English actor was as well-known for his off-stage troublemaking as he was for the parts he played

Greek Director Theo Angelopoulos Killed Near Film Set

January 25, 2012 By Brent Lang 17 weeks ago

The award-winning director, 76, was hit by a motorcycle

Bingham Ray, Indie Film Veteran, Dies at Sundance

January 23, 2012 By Brent Lang 17 weeks ago

The respected founder of October Films, 57, suffered a stroke at the festival

'MAS*H' Star Harry Morgan Dies at 96

December 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 24 weeks ago

Character actor best known for playing Col. Sherman T. Potter, Officer Bill Gannon on "Dragnet"

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs, Digital Visionary, Dies at 56

October 5, 2011 By Brent Lang & Tim Kenneally 33 weeks ago

Death follows a long struggle with pancreatic cancer

'Columbo' Star Peter Falk Dies at 83

June 24, 2011 By Brent Lang 48 weeks ago

Veteran character actor was best known for his role as the trenchcoat-wearing detective and collaborations with John Cassavetes

James Arness, 'Gunsmoke' Star, Dies at 88

June 3, 2011 By Brent Lang 51 weeks ago

Towering actor played Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years

James Bond Composer John Barry Dies at 77

January 31, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

In addition to creating the memorable 007 theme, composer won three Oscars for his work

Comedian Charlie Callas Dies at 86

January 28, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Staple of the Las Vegas nightclub scene also appeared more than 50 times on the "Tonight Show"

Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61

December 7, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Wife of the vice presidential nominee dies in North Carolina home after 6-year battle with cancer

'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Charlie O'Donnell Dies at 78

November 1, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Veteran announcer lent his voice to the popular game show for 26 years

Journalist Daniel Schorr Dies at 93

July 23, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Feisty news veteran covered Watergate and Clinton impeachment for CBS, CNN and ultimately NPR

TV Legend John Forsythe Dies

April 2, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Urbane character actor starred in "Dynasty" and was the voice of Charlie on "Charlie's Angels"

'Davy Crockett' Star Fess Parker Dies at 85

March 18, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

In addition to portraying legendary frontiersman, Parker owned a California winery

"New Wave" Director Éric Rohmer Dies at 89

January 11, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Oscar-nominee wrote and directed "Love in the Afternoon" and "Pauline at the Beach"

'Alien' Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon Dies at 63

December 18, 2009 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

He also wrote "Total Recall" and directed "Return of the Living Dead"