Obits
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Julian Barry, Oscar-Nominated Writer of Lenny Bruce Biopic, Dies at 92
Broadway actor and stage manager got his big writing break with the 1974 film “Lenny” starring Dustin Hoffman
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Russell Crowe Pens Poetic, Moving Tale of Chance Encounter With Sinéad O’Connor: ‘A Woman With Purpose Strode Past…’
“Peace be with your courageous heart,” the “Gladiator” star writes
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Bo Goldman, Oscar-Winning Cowriter of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ Dies at 90
The screenwriter won a second Oscar for 1981’s “Melvin and Howard” and was nominated again for 1993’s “Scent of a Woman”
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Sinéad O’Connor Celebrated, Mourned by Hollywood Peers and Friends: ‘I Am Gutted by the Loss’
The Irish singer receives praises from Melissa Etheridge, Jamie Lee Curtis and Diane Warren
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Sinéad O’Connor, Irish Singer of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ Dies at 56
She is survived by her three children
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Pamela Blair, ‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘All My Children’ Actress, Dies at 73
The actress’ “A Chorus Line” costar Baayork Lee posts to Facebook that “Pammie” is free to “dance, dance, dance among the stars”
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Martin Scorsese, Elton John and Bette Midler Mourn Tony Bennett: ‘A Consummate Artist’
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Joel also pay tribute to the iconic singer
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Ray Price, Indie Film Producer, Dies at 75
The filmmaker died from heart failure after a long battle with cancer, his long-term partner Meg Madison says
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Josephine Chaplin, Actress and Daughter of Charlie Chaplin, Dies at 74
She appeared with her father in his films “Limelight” and “A Countess From Hong Kong’”
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Tony Bennett, Masterful Singer and Creator of New American Standards, Dies at 96
The “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” singer crafted duets with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga
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Carlin Glynn, Tony-Winning ‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Sixteen Candles’ Actress, Dies at 83
“Rest in peace, mommy,” daughter Mary Stuart Masterson writes in her tribute
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Nick Benedict, Soap Star of ‘All My Children’ and ‘Days of Our Lives,’ Dies at 77
The actor suffered complications from emergency spinal cord surgery on July 2
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Cari Ross, Gersh Communications Chief, Dies at 59
“Her dedication, passion and commitment to her work and her contributions to our team at Gersh will always be remembered,” the talent agency’s co-president Leslie Siebert said in a memo to staff
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Jane Birkin, Actress, Singer and Fashion Icon Known for ‘Je t’aime… Moi Non Plus,’ Dies at 76
Birkin co-write the hit song with with longtime romantic and artistic partner Serge Gainsbourg
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Judy Solomon, Former 6-Term President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Dies at 91
“The loss is profound, but we take this opportunity to celebrate her incredible achievements,” current HFPA president Helen Hoehne says
