Obits
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Jacques d’Amboise, Ballet Legend and ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ Star, Dies at 86
The dancer also appeared in classic films like “Carousel”
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Olympia Dukakis, Star of ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Dies at 89
Oscar and Golden Globe winner appeared in over 60 films and 130 stage plays
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Eli Broad, Billionaire Philanthropist, Dies at 87
Broad was founding chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and a major donor to other L.A. art institutions
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Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Astronaut, Dies at 90
The former NASA astronaut’s death was announced on his Facebook page
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Al Schmitt, Music Engineer and 20-Time Grammy Winner, Dies at 91
Schmitt worked with Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Steely Dan, Toto, Natalie Cole, Paul McCartney and many more
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Marty Bauer, Co-Founder of United Talent Agency, Dies at 74
Bauer formed UTA in the early 1990s
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Charles Fries, Producer of TV’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and ‘The Martian Chronicles,’ Dies at 92
Other credits include the ’80s films “Cat People” and “Troop Beverly Hills”
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Shock G, Digital Underground Rapper, Dies at 57
The rapper helped put Tupac Shakur on the map
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Les McKeown, Bay City Rollers Lead Singer, Dies at 65
Scottish pop rockers were known for songs like “Saturday Night” and “Bye, Bye Baby”
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Jim Steinman, Rock Composer for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion, Dies at 73
Songwriter was behind hits like “Bat Out of Hell” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
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Anthony Powell, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 85
He received Academy Awards for his work on “Travels with My Aunt,” “Death on the Nile” and “Tess”
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Walter Mondale, Former US Vice President, Dies at 93
He served in the role from 1977 to 1981
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Liam Scarlett, British Choreographer, Dies at 35 Amid Misconduct Accusations
The Royal British Ballet last week canceled one of his productions following new accusations of misconduct
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Black Rob, Rapper Best Known for Hit Single ‘Whoa!,’ Dies at 51
Former Bad Boy Records artist suffered a series of strokes over the last six years
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Felix Silla, Cousin Itt From ‘The Addams Family,’ Dies at 84
Silla originated the hirsute character in the 1960s ABC series