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UCLA Film Expert Teshome Gabriel Dies
He was an internationally recognized authority on Third World and post-colonial cinema
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‘Poseidon Adventure’ Director Ronald Neame Dies at 99
Started his career as a cinematographer, shot “Blithe Spirit”
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Ernest Fleischmann, Longtime Head of L.A. Philharmonic, Dead at 85
Manager revived Hollywood Bowl, transformed orchestra
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Jimmy Dean, Country Music Singer and Breakfast Sausage King, Dead at 81
Hall-of-famer had a lucrative second career marketing meat brand
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Veteran Hollywood/D.C. Publicist Stephen Rivers Dies (updated)
Was well known for high-profile client list and frequent journeys to Cuba
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Producer-Director Joseph Strick Dies at 86
Known for his efforts to bring modern literature to the big screen, he filmed “Ulysses,” “Tropic of Cancer”
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Cinematographer William Fraker Dies at 86
Shot “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Bullitt,” “Heaven Can Wait,” “1941”
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Dennis Hopper Dies at 74
The actor who wrote and directed “Easy Rider” went on to play a wide range of crazies and villains
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Art Linkletter Dies at 97
Hosted “People Are Funny,” “House Party,” more during long television career
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‘Laugh-In’ Head Writer Alan Manings Dies
Emmy-winning writer co-created “One Day at a Time” with his wife, wrote for numerous classic comedies
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Heavy Metal Singer Dio Dies
The former Black Sabbath singer and solo artist had battled stomach cancer
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Frank Frazetta, Master Comic Book and Fantasy Illustrator, Dies
Frazetta set a new tone for comic strips, book covers, movie posters and album art