Obits
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Luc Bondy, Swiss Stage and Opera Director, Dead at 67
“He exemplified the culture of Europe,” French President Francois Hollande says of Bondy, who was a force at theaters in Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Salzburg
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Dan Fante, Underground Writer and Author of ‘Chump Change,’ Dead at 71
Like his father, “Ask the Dust” author John Fante, he painted colorful portraits of his city
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Jim Perry, Host of Game Shows in ’70s and ’80s, Dead at 82
Veteran broadcaster emceed “Card Sharks” and “Sale of the Century”
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Vincent ‘Don Vito’ Margera, ‘Jackass’ Star, Dead at 59
Margera, who appeared in both the MTV show and the Paramount movie, had kidney and liver problems
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Nathaniel Marston, ‘One Life to Live’ Star, Dead at 40
The actor was seriously injured in a car crash on Oct. 30
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Allen Toussaint, R&B Legend, Dead at 77
“Working in the Coal Mine” songwriter died in Spain after suffering a heart attack
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Tommy Hanson, Former LA Angels Pitcher, Dead at 29
Player, also with the Atlanta Braves during his career, suffered catastrophic organ failure
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Daniel Fleetwood, First ‘Star Wars’ Fan to See ‘The Force Awakens,’ Dead at 32
Disney and director J.J. Abrams screened an unfinished cut of the film for the terminally ill man just last week
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Gunnar Hansen, Leatherface in ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre,’ Dead at 68
Actor’s turn as maniac killer in the 1974 horror film created one of cinema’s most famous villains
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Melissa Mathison, ‘E.T.’ Screenwriter, Dead at 65
The Oscar-nominated writer and Harrison Ford’s ex-wife also penned “The Black Stallion” and Steven Spielberg’s upcoming adaptation of “The BFG”
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Hollywood and Washington Remember Fred Thompson
“We spent many memorable times together. He was a true Patriot,” country musician and “Celebrity Apprentice” winner John Rich says
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Fred Thompson, Former US Senator and Actor, Dead at 73
Thompson appeared in TV’s “Law & Order” and more than 20 movies, including “The Hunt for Red October,” “Days of Thunder” and “Cape Fear”
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Al Molinaro, ‘Happy Days’ Star, Dead at 96
Actor played Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold’s restaurant, on iconic ABC show and its spin-off, “Joanie Loves Chachi”
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Bob Minkler, ‘Star Wars’ Sound Mixer, Dead at 78
He won an Oscar for his work on George Lucas’ iconic sci-fi movie