Obits
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Shane MacGowan, Founder of The Pogues, Dies at 65
The Celtic punk band’s 1987 hit “Fairytale of New York” is still a Christmas staple in the U.K.
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Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State to 2 Presidents, Dies at 100
The influential politician served under both Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford
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Thomas Augsberger, Producer and Media Consultant, Dies at 60
The German-born Augsberger’s credits include “Mr. Brooks” and the TV series “Professionals”
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Marc Thorpe, ‘Star Wars’ VFX Artist and ‘Robot Wars’ Creator, Dies at 77
Thorpe worked on “Return of the Jedi” and the Indiana Jones trilogy
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Rita Hollingsworth, Veteran Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 61
She made her mark handling publicity for top names including Barbra Streisand and Robert Altman, along with high-profile films, musicians, authors and organizations
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Marty Krofft, ‘Land of the Lost’ and ‘HR Pufnstuf’ Producer, Dies at 86
He was known as the King of Saturday Mornings
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Doug Ibold, ‘Law and Order’ Editor, Dies at 83
He also shot and edited footage for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s film “Imagine”
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Joss Ackland, ‘Lethal Weapon 2’ Actor, Dies at 95
The longtime stage and screen actor also starred in “White Mischief”
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Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Wife of Jimmy Carter, Dies at 96
The Carters dedicated their lives to humanitarian work after leaving the White House
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Peter Spellos, ‘American Dreams’ and ‘Transformers’ Actor, Dies at 69
The performer voiced Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of “Transformers: Robots in Disguise”
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Suzanne Shepherd, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Sopranos’ Actress, Dies at 89
The actress played mother to both mob stories’ female leads
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Heath, X Japan Bassist, Dies at 55
“We are deeply saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss,” the band’s statement reads
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George Brown, Kool & the Gang Cofounder and Drummer, Dies at 74
Brown died after a battle with cancer
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Dana Carvey’s Son Dex Dies of Accidental Overdose at 32: ‘We Will Miss Him Forever’
“To anyone struggling with addiction… you are in our hearts and prayers,” the “SNL” alum writes
