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Green Mile actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of a death row inmate in the 1999 drama The Green Mile, has died in a hospital, less than eight weeks after suffering a heart attack, a spokeswoman … Continue reading

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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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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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Adam Yauch aka MCA dies of cancer age 47

Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch dies from cancer at age of 47 ADAM YAUCH, one of the founding members of the legendary US hip-hop act The Beastie Boys, died yesterday aged 47. He had been fighting cancer for the last … 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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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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Lucy Gordon found dead in Paris flat

Lucy Gordon found dead in Paris flat. A promising young British actress who had worked alongside the late Heath Ledger and Audrey Tautou and whose latest film was due to be screened at Cannes was yesterday found dead in her … Continue reading

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