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Matthew Byars, Talent Manager Known for ‘Real Housewives of Potomac,’ Dies at 37
“I wish I could have saved you,” writes “RHONJ” star Melissa Gorga
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Paul Teal, ‘One Tree Hill’ and ‘The Staircase’ Actor, Dies at 35
His partner Emilia Torello remembers him as “the most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man”
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Bela Karolyi, Gymanstics Coach Who Discovered Nadia Comaneci, Dies at 82
He and his wife Marta also coached Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug, Dominique Moceanu and more
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John Kimble, Veteran Talent Agent for George Clooney and Matthew Perry, Dies at 79
He founded Kimble/Parseghian with late partner Gene Parseghian
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Tony Todd, ‘Candyman’ Horror Icon Also Known for ‘Platoon’ and ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 69
The actor’s other credits include “The Young and the Restless,” “Young Justice” and “Final Destination” among many others
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Quincy Jones, 28-Time Grammy Winner and Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ Dies at 91
The legendary arranger, composer and producer was a pop impresario who worked with Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and pretty much everyone else
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James Ledbetter, Media Analyst and Author, Dies at 60
He was a former editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine and wrote the “Press Clips” column at the Village Voice, among many bylines
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Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82
The actor portrayed Douglas Brackman Jr. for eight seasons on the legal drama
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Jeri Taylor, ‘Star Trek’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 86
She wrote the “Next Generation” episode “The Drumhead” and served as the showrunner for “Voyager”
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Phil Lesh, Founding Bassist for the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there
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Jack Jones, Singer Known for ‘Impossible Dream’ and ‘Love Boat’ Theme, Dies at 86
“I want a song to make the audience laugh or make it cry, make a very poignant statement,” the Grammy winner said in 1993
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Alan Sacks, Co-Creator of ‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ Dies at 81
Sacks also produced several projects for The Disney Channel including the 3D Jonas Brothers concert film
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Michael Kelcourse, ‘Southern Charm’ Star and Patricia Altschul’s Butler, Dies at 71
“More than just a devoted butler, he was a trusted friend, confidant and member of our family for over 20 years,” the Bravo series matriarch writes
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Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Says ‘My Heart Is Shattered’ One Week After One Direction Singer’s Death
Cassidy also reveals the musician had made plans to marry her
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Fernando Valenzuela, LA Dodgers Legend and 6-Time All-Star, Dies at 63
The team retired the pitcher’s uniform number – 34 – in 2023