Obits
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Frank Price, Columbia and Universal Studio Chief, Dies at 95
One of the rare writers to become a studio executive, Price oversaw the release of 1980s hits like “Gandhi” and “Ghostbusters”
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Per Holst, Danish Film Producer, Dies at 86
Holst leaves behind a culturally significant body of work, including his breakthrough animation film “Benny’s Bathtub”
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Jerry Adler, ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Dies at 96
The actor famously only began performing in front of the screen in his 60s and had roles in shows like “Rescue Me” and “The Good Wife”
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‘Emily in Paris’ Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After On-Set Collapse in Venice
Borella died at the scene likely from a “sudden heart attack” according to Italian media reports
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Harrison Dossick, Prominent Copyright Litigator for Angelina Jolie and Paramount, Dies at 65
Peter Weil, managing partner at Glaser Weil, says his “sudden passing is an immeasurable loss to our firm and to the legal community”
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Brent Hinds, Mastadon Founding Member and Former Lead Guitarist, Dies in Motorcycle Crash at 51
The musician founded the heavy metal band in 2000 with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor before departing earlier this year
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Terence Stamp, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Superman’ Fame, Dies at 87
The actor “leaves behind an extraordinary body of work,” his family says
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Dan Tana, Owner of Celebrated LA Restaurant, Dies at 90
Though his career began with 1957’s “The Enemy Below,” the eatery became his life’s work after it opened in 1964
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Ronnie Rondell Jr., Hollywood Stuntman Set Ablaze for Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Album Cover, Dies at 88
His additional work included stunts in “The Matrix Reloaded” and “Twister”
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Dan Ziskie, ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Treme’ Actor, Dies at 80
The performer and photographer passed away from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease last month
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Danielle Spencer, Child Star on Groundbreaking ’70s Sitcom ‘What’s Happening,’ Dies at 60
Spencer became a veterinarian after retiring from acting in the late 1980s and later wrote a well-regarded memoir about her experiences
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Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos Founder of ‘Layla’ Fame and ‘Exile on Main St.’ Session Player,’ Dies at 77
His soulful keyboards and backing vocals are heard on records from George Harrison, Dr. John and the Rolling Stones
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Jim Lovell, Astronaut Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97
The mechanical engineer and naval aviator co-penned the book “Lost Moon,” on which the 1995 film “Apollo 13” is based
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Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 as Singer Postpones Vegas Residency
The “American Idol” alum and talk show host has two children with the late talent manager
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Jon Miyahara, ‘Superstore’ Actor, Dies at 83
The actor played the mostly silent Brett Kobashigawa on all six seasons of NBC’s workplace comedy
