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Gore Vidal, Novelist, Screenwriter, Bon Vivant, Dead at 86

Damon Houx — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Gore Vidal, the writer of such novels as ‘Myra Breckinridge,’ plays such as ‘The Best Man,’ and screenwriter on such films as ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ and ‘Caligula,’ has died from complications from pneumonia. He was 86. For many Vidal was one of the great pundits/essayists, who – like many witty authors in the 1970′s – [...]

Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, Dies at 74

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:51:10 +0000

Sherman Hemsley, a television fixture of the ’70s and ’80s, has died at his home in El Paso, Texas at age 74. His passing is being attributed to “natural causes.” Hemsley, who was born in Philadelphia and had a theater background, got his big break in 1973 when he joined the cast of the hit [...]

'Family Feud' Host Richard Dawson Dies – Relive Some of His Funniest Moments

Nick Romano — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:00:36 +0000

Richard Dawson, the beloved ‘Family Feud’ host from the ’70s, died Saturday from complications with cancer. He was 79 years old. In a statement published on his Facebook page, Dawson’s son Gary wrote, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my father passed away this evening from complications due to [...]

Telepictures President Jim Paratore Dies at 58

Lynn Quale — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:58:40 +0000

The name may not ring a bell immediately but I’m willing to bet Jim Paratore had a hand in at least one show you have or do watch. Jim died yesterday (Tuesday May 29) of an apparent heart attack during a bike trip in France, he was 58 years old. Jim was the president of [...]

Doc Watson, Legendary Folk Guitarist, Dead At 89

Dave Lifton — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:23:01 +0000

Doc Watson, who combined folk, bluegrass, blues and jazz guitar into a style all his own, passed away today (May 29) at the age of 89 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Last week, he had been hospitalized following a fall at his house that required colon surgery.

Robin Gibb Dead at 62

Dave Swanson — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:16:57 +0000

Robin Gibb, one-third of the legendary Gibb Brothers better known to the world as the Bee Gees, has passed away today (May 20) at the age of 62. The news was given via an official statement: The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following [...]

Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:35 +0000

Disco legend Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer, TMZ is reporting. She was 63 years old. Insiders say she wanted to keep the disease quiet, and a friend said that as recently as two weeks ago, Summer seemed okay and was even finishing up work on a new album. The five-time Grammy [...]

Stevie Nicks Mourning Loss of Her Mother

Jenna — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:05:29 +0000

Nearly seven years after the loss of her father, Stevie Nicks is mourning the death of her mother.