Obits
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Robert Pietranton, Longtime Warner Bros. TV Comms Exec, Dies at 56
In his 20 years at WBTV, the publicity lead guided the success of “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Two and a Half Men” and hundreds more
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Dawn Little Sky, ‘Rawhide’ Actress and Disney Animation Artist, Dies at 95
She and her husband, Eddie Little Sky, had roles in several films and TV shows together
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Diane Ladd’s Cause of Death Revealed to Be Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
The Oscar nominee’s daughter Laura Dern announced the news of her passing earlier this month
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Dan McGrath, Emmy Winning Writer and Producer for ‘SNL,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘King of the Hill,’ Dies at 61
McGrath won an Emmy in 1997 for the episode “Homer’s Phobia”
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Todd Snider, Alt-Country Pioneer and ‘Alright Guy’ Songwriter, Dies at 59
Snider’s family said in a statement that he had been diagnosed with pneumonia at a Tennessee hospital
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Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning Actress, Dies at 84
The actress’ big break came when she was cast in an Off-Broadway production of “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You”
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Mary Cybulski, Veteran Script Supervisor and Still Photographer, Dies at 70
The over 40 feature films on her résumé include multiple collaborations with Charlie Kaufman, Ang Lee and others
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Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 69
Network president Almin Karamehmedovic praises the late senior national correspondent for his “unwavering commitment to seeking out the truth”
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Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s Bandleader, Dies at 59
“Cleto and I have been inseparable since I was nine years old,” Kimmel says of his late friend and colleague in a social media post
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Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
The Golden Globe- and Independent Spirit Award-winning actress was also known for “The Haunted,” “Cold Feet,” “Best of the Best” and “Bruce Almighty”
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Lee Tamahori, ‘Die Another Day’ and ‘Along Came a Spider’ Director, Dies at 75
The New Zealand native died following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, his family shares
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Pauline Collins, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Shirley Valentine,’ Dies at 85
The “Upstairs, Downstairs” actress died “peacefully” after living with Parkinson’s for several years, her family says
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Dick Cheney, Vice President to George W. Bush, Dies at 84
The late politician died Monday night due to complications from pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease
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Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,’ Dies at 89
Her daughter Laura Dern shares the news in a statement to TheWrap
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Backup Singer, Dies at 78
She and husband Keith Godchaux, a keyboardist, were members of the Grateful Dead from 1971 to 1979
