Obits
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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
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Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of The Isley Brothers, Dies at 84
The R&B group’s hits include “It’s Your Thing” from 1969 and 1959’s “Shout!”
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Keith Giffen, Cocreator of Rocket Raccoon and Blue Beetle, Dies at 70
The writer/artist also cocreated Lobo, who Jason Momoa is rumored to play in the rebooted DC film universe
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Phyllis Coates, TV’s First Lois Lane, Dies at 96
The actress also appeared in “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein” and “Girls in Prison”
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Israeli Broadcasting News Editor Among Victims of Hamas Rave Attack
“We share in the deep sorrow of the family members, her many friends and colleagues,” the company says
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Jonathan Dolgen, Former Viacom Entertainment Group Chief, Dies at 78
The prominent Hollywood figure died Monday of natural causes while surrounded by family
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Alan Eisenberg, Longest-Serving Actors’ Equity Executive Director, Dies at 88
Eisenberg steered the union through the shockwaves of 9/11 and more
