Obits
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Bob LuPone, Tony-Nominated Actor for ‘A Chorus Line,’ Dies at 76
The brother of Broadway superstar Patty LuPone also led the development of the off-Broadway company MCC Theater
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Joe E. Tata, Peach Pit Owner Nat Bussichio on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ Dies at 85
The prolific TV actor played dozens of roles, from several ’60s ‘Batman’ villains to ‘90210’ hotspot owner
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Gerald Potterton, Director of Animated Cult Classic ‘Heavy Metal,’ Dies at 91
Potterton’s science-fantasy anthology film has never stopped inspiring modern filmmakers
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Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly’s Drummer and Co-Writer of ‘Peggy Sue,’ Dies at 82
Allison named the hit 1957 song after his then-girlfriend
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Leon Vitali, Close Stanley Kubrick Collaborator, Dies at 74
Assistant and casting director for the famed filmmaker pushed for R. Lee Ermey to star in “Full Metal Jacket”
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Virginia Patton, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Actress, Dies at 97
The actress and niece of World War II legend Gen. George Patton, also starred in “The Burning Cross” and “Black Eagle”
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Ioane ‘John’ King, Rhaskos in ‘Spartacus’ TV Series, Dies of Cancer at 49
The New Zealand actor had announced his diagnosis in January
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Q Lazzarus, Singer Behind Cult Hit ‘Goodbye Horses’ From ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ Dies at 61
Lazzarus’ music appeared in several films in the late 1980s and early 1990s
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Wolfgang Petersen, Director of ‘Das Boot’ and ‘Air Force One,’ Dies at 81
The German director was also known for “The Perfect Storm,” “In the Line of Fire” and “NeverEnding Story”
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Nicholas Evans, ‘The Horse Whisperer’ Author, Dies at 72
“Nicholas Evans was a masterful storyteller and one of the most successful, best-loved novelists of his generation,” says his publisher
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Jessica Klein, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 66
The creative worked on the original hit series for six seasons, writing 30 episodes and producing 63
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Anne Heche ‘Has Been Peacefully Taken Off Life Support,’ a Family Rep Says
Organ recipient matches have been made for the actress, who had been in a coma after a car accident
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Teddy Ray, Stand-Up Comedian Featured on ‘Pause With Sam Jay,’ Dies at 32
Ray was known for his social media sketches and appearances on HBO and Comedy Central series
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Anne Heche, ‘Six Days, Seven Nights’ Actress, Dies of Crash Injuries at 53
The actress’ death comes a week after her car slammed through a Los Angeles home that caught fire
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John Eastman, Lawyer and Former Brother-in-Law of Paul McCartney, Dies at 83
John was the brother of Linda Eastman McCartney, who died in 1998
