Obits
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James Ledbetter, Media Analyst and Author, Dies at 60
He was a former editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine and wrote the “Press Clips” column at the Village Voice, among many bylines
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Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82
The actor portrayed Douglas Brackman Jr. for eight seasons on the legal drama
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Jeri Taylor, ‘Star Trek’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 86
She wrote the “Next Generation” episode “The Drumhead” and served as the showrunner for “Voyager”
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Phil Lesh, Founding Bassist for the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there
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Jack Jones, Singer Known for ‘Impossible Dream’ and ‘Love Boat’ Theme, Dies at 86
“I want a song to make the audience laugh or make it cry, make a very poignant statement,” the Grammy winner said in 1993
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Alan Sacks, Co-Creator of ‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ Dies at 81
Sacks also produced several projects for The Disney Channel including the 3D Jonas Brothers concert film
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Michael Kelcourse, ‘Southern Charm’ Star and Patricia Altschul’s Butler, Dies at 71
“More than just a devoted butler, he was a trusted friend, confidant and member of our family for over 20 years,” the Bravo series matriarch writes
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Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Says ‘My Heart Is Shattered’ One Week After One Direction Singer’s Death
Cassidy also reveals the musician had made plans to marry her
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Fernando Valenzuela, LA Dodgers Legend and 6-Time All-Star, Dies at 63
The team retired the pitcher’s uniform number – 34 – in 2023
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Lynda Obst, Veteran Producer Behind ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,’ Dies at 74
The industry stalwart’s four decades of credits also include producing “Interstellar” and TV’s “Hot in Cleveland”
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Aaron Kaufman, Director of Ukraine War Documentary ‘Superpower,’ Dies at 51
The Emmy-winning director, writer and producer was on the ground when Russian’s invasion began in 2022
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Liam Payne’s Ex, Cheryl Cole, Calls Out ‘Media Exploitation’ of Singer’s Death: ‘We Have Lost a Human Being’
The former “X Factor” judge, who shares son Bear with the late One Direction singer, responds to since-deleted images of his lifeless body
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Sherry Coben, ‘Kate & Allie’ Creator, Dies at 71
The award-winning writer and producer also worked on “Ryan’s Hope” and “Hot Hero Sandwich”
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One Direction Members Say They Are ‘Completely Devastated’ by Liam Payne’s Death: ‘We Will Miss Him Terribly’
The joint statement was signed by the surviving members of the British boy band Thursday: “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry”
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Mitzi Gaynor, ‘South Pacific’ Star, Dies at 93
Her managers remember the ’50s musical actress as a “vibrant and extraordinary woman”
