Obits
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Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and VP Candidate, Dies at 82
After backing Al Gore in his 2000 presidential run, the late politician turned Independent in 2006, frustrating liberals
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Ron Harper, ‘Land of the Lost’ and TV ‘Planet of the Apes’ Actor, Dies at 91
The veteran television performer died of natural causes at his West Hills home in Los Angeles
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Paula Weinstein, 2-Time Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘Grace and Frankie’ EP, Dies at 78
The “Truman” and “Recount” producer was also once president of United Artists and chief content officer at Tribeca Enterprises
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Dianne Crittenden, ‘Star Wars’ Casting Director, Dies at 82
The industry vet also collaborated with Terrence Malick, Peter Weir and Sam Raimi
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Vernor Vinge, Author Who Popularized AI ‘Singularity’ and ‘Cyberspace,’ Dies at 79
The “A Fire Upon the Deep” author explored how computers would become smarter than humans by 2030
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M. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Raising Arizona’ Actor, Dies at 88
The longtime character actor most recently appeared in “Knives Out”
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David Seidler, Oscar-Winning Writer of ‘The King’s Speech,’ Dies at 86
The 2010 drama took home Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay
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Larry H. Parker, Los Angeles Lawyer Known for ‘We’ll Fight For You’ Ads, Dies at 75
He may have also inspired some fictional TV lawyers
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Sam Mercer, Longtime Producer for M. Night Shyamalan, Dies at 69
The “Sixth Sense” producer was also the former head of Industrial Light & Magic
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Gerald M. Levin, Time Warner CEO Who Oversaw AOL Merger Disaster, Dies at 84
Levin began his career as a programming executive for HBO in 1972
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Michael Culver, ‘Star Wars’ Actor Known for Crucial Death by Darth Vader, Dies at 85
The veteran West End actor played Imperial Capt. Needa in “The Empire Strikes Back”
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Robyn Bernard, 1980s ‘General Hospital’ Star and Actress of French Cinema, Dies at 64
Sister to “Wings” actress Crystal Bernard, she played Terry Brock on the ABC soap
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Eric Carmen, Soft Rock Hitmaker Known for ‘Hungry Eyes’ and ‘All by Myself,’ Dies at 74
As a songwriter, Carmen’s hits also included “Almost Paradise” from “Footloose” soundtrack, performed by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson
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Scott Kenyon, Agent at Innovative Artists, Dies at 39
“He has become a brother, son, and mentor to all of us at Innovative,” agency VP Maury DiMauro said
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Steve Lawrence, Grammy and Emmy-Winning Singer and Actor, Dies at 88
The famed member of duo Steve and Eydie also appeared on Broadway
