Obits
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Peter S. Fischer, ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Cocreator, Dies at 88
The prolific television writer and three-time Emmy nominee is also known for his work on “Columbo”
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Influential ALS Advocate Ady Barkan, Featured in 2021 Documentary ‘Not Going Quietly,’ Dies at 39
He made headlines when he confronted Sen. Jeff Flake on a plane in 2017 over a vote on tax cuts that would affect people with the disease
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Bobby Knight, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 83
He led the Hoosiers to three national championships
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Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ Star, Dies at 54 of Apparent Drowning
He was reportedly found Saturday in his Los Angeles-area home
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Joan Evans, ‘On the Loose’ Actress, Dies at 89
The actress, goddaughter to Joan Crawford, also counts credits in “Skirts Ahoy” and “It Grows on Trees”
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Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 81
The longtime actor most recently starred in “Cherish the Day” from creator Ava DuVernay
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Ian McKellen Joins Theater World Tributes to Producer Bill Kenwright: ‘Our Business Will Be Dimmer’
Kenwright, a longtime theater promoter also known for appearing on British soap “Coronation Street” and serving as Everton Football Club chairman, was 78
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Steven Weisberg, Editor for Alfonso Cuarón and Barry Sonnenfeld, Dies at 68
The longtime Hollywood vet was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55
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Producer Bob George Dies in Bike Accident at 51
The Hollywood veteran produced several Drake Doremus-directed films such as “Zoe” and “Newness”
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Edward Bleier, Warner Bros. Stalwart Who Brought ‘Looney Tunes’ to TV, Dies at 94
The longtime Warner Bros. executive was also instrumental in the development of cable networks like Nickelodeon
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Haydn Gwynne, ‘The Crown’ and ‘The Windsors’ Actor, Dies at 66
The four-time Olivier Award nominee was also known for appearing in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast”
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Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Oscar Nominee and Tough Guy Character Actor, Dies at 83
Actor was best known as Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law and best friend, Paulie Pennino
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Lara Parker, Actress on ‘Dark Shadows,’ Dies at 84
She played the fan-favorite witch named Angelique Bouchard on the gothic soap opera
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Iranian Filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and Wife Found Dead
The couple’s bodies were discovered at their home in Karaj
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Mark Goddard, ‘Lost in Space’ Star, Dies at 87
The actor held the distinction of finding almost immediate success in Hollywood, landing a role on the CBS series “Johnny Ringo” three weeks after his 1959 arrival
