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David Johansen, Frontman for New York Dolls, Dies at 75
The musician also performed under the name Buster Poindexter
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Gene Hackman Will Be Recognized During Oscars Telecast
The late actor will likely be added to the In Memoriam segment of Sunday’s ceremony
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Gene Hackman and Wife’s Bodies Decomposed, ‘Mummified’ as Police Investigate Deaths
The Santa Fe County Sheriff saw no signs of foul play but the Oscar-winning actor and Betsy Arakawa’s causes of death remains undetermined
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Michelle Trachtenberg Family Declines Autopsy, Cause of Death to Remain Undetermined
The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” actress was found dead in her Manhattan apartment Wednesday
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Gene Hackman: Intense, Hilarious Actor Spent a Lifetime Proving ’em Wrong | Appreciation
The actor once voted “Least Likely to Succeed” became one of the most celebrated performers in Hollywood history
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Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home, Oscar Winner Was 95
The legendary star of “French Connection” and “The Conversation” retired from acting in 2004
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Blake Lively Memorializes Her ‘Gossip Girl’ Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘She Was Electricity’
“She was a kind person through and through,” Lively says following Trachtenberg’s tragic death at 39
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Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actress, Dies at 39
The former child star was also well-known for “Gossip Girl,” “Ice Princess,” “EuroTrip,” “Harriet the Spy” and many more
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ShaVi Lewis, ‘Project Runway’ Season 18 Contestant and Fashion Designer, Dies at 38
His designs were also featured in the second season of the FX drama “Pose”
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Roberto Orci, Writer-Producer of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 51
Also known for his work on “Hawaii Five-0” the longtime creative was battling kidney disease
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’ Singer, Dies at 88
“Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator,” her rep shares
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Lynne Marie Stewart, ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Star, Dies at 78
She was also known for her role as Miss Yvonne on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”
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George Armitage, Director of ‘Grosse Pointe Blank,’ Dies at 82
Armitage also directed “Miami Blues” and co-wrote the 1996 TV movie “The Late Shift,” among other projects
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Jerry Butler, The Impressions Singer and Chicago Politician, Dies at 85
“He was very important to both music and to the community, and he will be missed,” the Iceman’s niece shares
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