Obits
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Desmond Tutu, South African Archbishop and Anti-Apartheid Leader, Dies at 90
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was a leading voice for peaceful reconciliation after the emergence of Black majority rule
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Joan Didion, Iconic Author and New Journalism Writer, Dies at 87
Pulitzer Prize finalist died of Parkinson’s disease Thursday
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Sayaka Kanda, Japanese Singer and Actress, Dies at 35 After Fall From Hotel Window
Death of singer who dubbed Anna in Japan’s version of “Frozen” is being investigated as possible suicide
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Leonard ‘Hub’ Hubbard, Founding Member of The Roots, Dies at 62
Bassist’s wife says Hubbard was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2007
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Jason Hitch, ’90 Day Fiancé’ Star, Dies at 45 From COVID-19 Complications
Hitch appeared on Season 2 of TLC reality show alongside then-fiancée Cássia Tavares
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Vicente Fernàndez, Grammy-Winning Musician and Actor, Dies at 81
The celebrated singer recorded more than 50 albums over the course of his five-decade career
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Anne Rice, ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Author, Dies at 80
“The immensity of our family’s grief cannot be overstated,” Rice’s son wrote on Facebook
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Michael Nesmith, Monkees Singer and Guitarist, Dies at 78
Songwriter continued his career as a member of the country rock group First National Band
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Slim 400, West Coast Rapper, Shot and Killed in LA at 33
Hip-hop artist (born Vincent Cohran) was gunned down in Inglewood on Wednesday, TMZ reports
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Stonewall Jackson, Country Singer and Grand Ole Opry Member, Dies at 89
The singer had been battling vascular dementia
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Bob Dole, Former Republican Senate Leader Who Lost 1996 Presidential Bid, Dies at 98
The Kansas Republican lost to incumbent Bill Clinton
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Jonshel Alexander, Child Actor in ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ Dies at 22
Alexander played Joy Strong in the 2012 film
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David Gulpilil, Aboriginal Actor in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Dies at 68
Australian native also won AACTA Awards for his performances in “Rabbit-Proof Fence” and “Charlie’s Country”
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James Rocchi, Film Critic, Dies at 51
He covered the film industry for many publications, including TheWrap, before leaving the business to teach high school
