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Tony Scott Dies Aged 68

Tony Scott Dies Aged 68, Tony Scott’s battle with inoperable brain cancer may have driven ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Crimson Tide’ director to suicide leap from Los Angeles bridge  Action movie maestro Tony Scott reportedly battled inoperable brain cancer before he jumped … Continue reading

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Maeve Binchy dies age 72

The writer and journalist Maeve Binchy (72) died peacefully in a Dublin hospital last night after a short illness. Her husband Gordon Snell was by her side. She was probably one of the best-loved Irish writers of her generation. President … Continue reading

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Deep Purples Jon Lord dies at 71

Jon Lord, the former keyboard player with rock band Deep Purple, has died aged 71. Lord, who co-wrote many of the group’s legendary songs including Smoke On The Water, had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August. He … Continue reading

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Military Taps

“Taps” is a musical piece sounded at dusk, and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. It is played during flag ceremonies and funerals, generally on bugle or trumpet, and often at Boy Scout and Girl Scout/Guide meetings and camps. … Continue reading

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Maurice Sendak dies aged 83 author of Where The Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak, ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his classic children’s books including Where the Wild Things Are, has died at the age of 83. Over a career that began … Continue reading

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The Artist triumphs at the 84th Oscars

As expected, The Artist,  Michel Hazanavicius’s black-and-white silent film, took the Academy Award for best picture last night. There was good news for the Irish with Terry George’s The Shore  securing the best live-action short prize. Mr George who was … Continue reading

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David Kelly Irish actor dies aged 82

THE ACTOR David Kelly died in Dublin 11/02/2012 after a short illness. He was 82 years old. He worked in theatre, television and film for more than 50 years and had continued to work up until last year. He was … Continue reading

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Etta James Soul legend dies in California

20 january 2012, US soul singer Etta James, best known for the tracks At Last and for I’d Rather Go Blind, has died aged 73. It was announced last year that the singer had been diagnosed with leukaemia and was … Continue reading

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Critics shower awards on The Artist

Driector Michel Hazanavicius’s silent film about the silent era, The Artist,  has scooped top honours in the 17th annual Critics’ Choice awards in Los Angeles. The film waltzed away with trophies for best picture, score, costume design and director. The … Continue reading

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Cheetah the chimp dies at 80

IF TARZAN’S co-star had been human, it’s safe to assume that news of his demise would have been greeted with glowing tributes, a Hollywood funeral and perhaps a retrospective season of his greatest cinematic moments. As it was, the death … Continue reading

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