Obits
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JayDaYoungan, Louisiana Rapper Known for ’23 Island,’ Dies in Shooting at 24
Javorius Scott was killed and a close family member was wounded; no suspect has been named
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Mary Alice, Tony-Winning ‘Fences’ Star, Dies
The Emmy winner also had notable roles in “A Different World,” “The Matrix Revolutions” and “Sparkle”
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Bernard Cribbins, ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘James and the Giant Peach’ Actor, Dies at 93
“Thanks for everything, my old soldier. A legend has left the world,” “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies wrote in a tribute
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Tony Dow, ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star, Dies at 77
The actor’s death was prematurely announced on Tuesday
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Tony Dow, Wally on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ Living Out His ‘Last Hours’ in Hospice Care, Family Says
The actor, who was also a producer and director, was diagnosed with cancer in May
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Bob Rafelson Appreciation: As Producer and Director, He Helped Craft the New Hollywood
From The Monkees to “Easy Rider” to “Five Easy Pieces,” Rafelson was calling the shots during an exciting, paradigm-shifting era
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Aaron Latham, Screenwriter and Husband of Lesley Stahl, Dies at 78
The husband of the “60 Minutes” anchor took inspiration from his journalism career for his screenplays
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Paul Sorvino, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Law & Order’ Actor, Dies at 83
Father to actors Michael and Mira Sorvino also starred in “Reds,” “Nixon” and “The Rocketeer”
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David Warner, British Actor Known for ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Omen,’ Dies at 80
The actor also had memorable roles in “Tron” and “In the Mouth of Madness”
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Mark Howard, Longtime Nashville Sports Anchor and Radio Personality, Dies at 65
Howard transitioned from a TV anchor to political radio
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Bob Rafelson, ‘Five Easy Pieces’ Director, Dies at 89
Rafelson was a leader of the 1970s New Hollywood movement through his film label BBS Productions
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Melanie Rauscher, Former ‘Naked and Afraid’ Contestant, Dies at 35
Rauscher competed on the Discovery Channel reality series in 2013 and its spinoff in 2015
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Taurean Blacque, ‘Hill Street Blues’ Regular, Dies at 82
Blacque played Detective Neal Washington on the acclaimed cop series from 1981 to 1987
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Shonka Dukureh, ‘Elvis’ Actress and Blues Singer, Dies at 44
She also recently performed the song “Vegas” with Doja Cat
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Tanya Kersey, Founder of Hollywood Black Film Festival, Dies at 61
The former entertainment journalist also founded Black Talent News and consulting firm The Kersey Group
