Brian Taggert, TV and Film Screenwriter Known for ‘Poltergeist III,’ Dies at 81
He was also known for the “Visiting Hours” and “Emergency!”
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Ken Kercheval, Who Played Cliff Barnes on ‘Dallas,’ Dies at 83
Actor portrayed J.R. Ewing’s archrival on the CBS soap
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Peggy McCay, Longtime Star of ‘Days of Our Lives,’ Dies at 90
McCay received four Daytime Emmy nominations during her 35-year stay on the NBC soap
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Charlotte Rae, Mrs Garrett in ’80s Sitcom ‘The Facts of Life,’ Dies at 92
Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer in April 2017
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Paul Junger Witt, ‘Golden Girls’ Producer, Dies at 77
His credits also include “Dead Poet’s Society,” “The Partridge Family” and “Blossom”
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R Lee Ermey, ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Actor, Dies at 74
Golden Globe-nominated actor passed from complications of pneumonia
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NY Times Belatedly Publishes Obits of Sylvia Plath, Charlotte Brontë and Other Women It Ignored at the Time
The Times says the project is meant to correct historical bias in the obituary section which overwhelmingly “chronicled the lives of men”
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Anne Jeffreys, Star of ‘General Hospital’ and Broadway’s ‘Kiss Me Kate,’ Dies at 94
Actress also starred in the TV version of “Topper”
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Charles Bradley, Funk and Soul Singer, Dies at 68
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Bradley,” the singer’s rep said on twitter
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Grant Hart, Drummer of Influential Rock Band Hüsker Dü, Dies at 56
“Grant Hart was a gifted visual artist, a wonderful story teller, and a frighteningly talented musician,” says bandmate Bob Mould
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Joseph Bologna, Star of ‘My Favorite Year,’ Dies at 82
Oscar-nominated and Emmy- and Writers Guild Award-winning screenwriter lost his battle with pancreatic cancer
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Jeanne Moreau, French Actress Best Known for ‘Jules And Jim,’ Dies at 89
Emmanuel Macron, France president, confirms the news
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Stevie Ryan, YouTube and VH1 Star, Dies at 33
LA Coroner’s office rules her death as suicide by hanging
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Michael Bond, Creator of Paddington Bear, Dies at 91
He spent nearly 60 years writing about the bear from the “darkest Peru”
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Glenne Headly, ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ Star, Dies at 63
Actress was shooting “Future Man” over at Hulu
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Erin Moran, Star of ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Joanie Loves Chachi,’ Dies at 56
An autopsy is pending, according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department
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Hollywood Reacts to Bill Paxton’s Death: ‘Wonderful Man’ With a ‘Huge Heart’
Fellow actors, filmmakers and fans mourn the passing of the beloved film star
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Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2016 (Photos)
A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year
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Leah Adler, Steven Spielberg’s Mother, Dies at 97
Concert pianist also owned a kosher restaurant
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Quentin Moses, Former Miami Dolphin, Dies at 33
NFL defensive end who had been an assistant coach for Reinhardt University for the past five seasons, perished in a house fire
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Emmanuelle Riva, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Amour,’ Dies at 89
Veteran French actress became oldest Best Actress nominee for her role in Michael Haneke’s 2012 drama
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How George Michael Became a Single-Minded Crusader for Pop Music
“Somewhere along the way, pop lost all its respect,” lamented Michael in 1987 — but he was convinced he could change that
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George Michael, British Pop Star, Dies at 53
“George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” his publicist tells media outlet
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Sagan Lewis, ‘St Elsewhere’ Star, Dies at 63 After Cancer Battle
Actress’ other credits include “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “M*A*S*H”
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Noel Neill, First Actress to Play Lois Lane, Dies at 95
Longtime manager and biographer Larry Ward broke the news on Facebook
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Michael Cimino, Oscar-Winning Director of ‘The Deer Hunter,’ Dies at 77
Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux revealed the news on Twitter
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Rob Wasserman, Grammy-Winning Bassist, Dies at 64
Musician is best known for his long collaboration with Grateful Dead member Bob Weir
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Mack Rice, Soul Legend and ‘Mustang Sally’ Songwriter, Dies at 82
“Respect Yourself” co-writer passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Ron Lester, Star of ‘Varsity Blues,’ Dies at 45
The actor died of kidney and liver failure on Friday
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‘The Voice’ Standout Christina Grimmie Killed by Gunman After Concert
Her brother tackles the killer, who took his own life during the struggle
