Obits
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Les McCann, Influential Jazz Pianist and Vocalist, Dies at 88
His 1968 song “Compared to What” has been covered by John Legend and Robert Flack, sampled by Cypress Hill
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Ana Ofelia Murguía, Mexican Actress Who Voiced Disney ‘Coco’ Grandmother, Dies at 90
She won Mexico’s Ariel Awards three times for Best Supporting Actress
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John Pilger, Australian Documentarian and Investigative Journalist, Dies at 84
Noam Chomsky called the “War on Democracy” director ‘s work “a beacon of light in often dark times”
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Shecky Greene, Stand-Up Star and Legendary Vegas Headliner, Dies at 97
Jerry Lewis called the comedian “the epitome of comic genius”
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Richard Romanus, Actor Known for ‘Mean Streets’ and ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80
Romanus’ other credits include “Wizards,” “Heavy Metal” and numerous TV guest spots
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Maurice Hines, Tap Dancing Broadway, TV and Film Star, Dies at 80
The dancer and choreographer got his start performing alongside his brother, Gregory
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Tom Wilkinson, ‘The Full Monty’ Star and 2-Time Oscar Nominee, Dies at 75
The British actor appeared in “Shakespeare in Love” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
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Lewis Rothman, Strategy PR and Weinstein Company Executive, Dies at 63
Rothman also served as chief technology officer at multiple companies
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Bram Inscore, Producer and Songwriter for BTS and Troye Sivan, Dies at 41
The producer also worked with Beck, Andy Grammer and Rina Sawayama
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Bobby Rivers, Film Critic and TV Host, Dies at 70
Rivers was best known as the host of Food Network’s “Top 5” and VH1’s “Watch Bobby Rivers”
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David Leland, Emmy-Winning ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ Director, Dies at 82
The British writer-director of film, TV and theater helped launch the careers of Pierce Brosnan and Tim Roth
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Tom Smothers, Star of ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,’ Dies at 86
His brother and costar Dick Smothers said he died Tuesday after a recent battle with cancer
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Kamar de los Reyes, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Call of Duty’ Actor, Dies at 56
The actor played Raul Menendez in “Call of Duty: Black Ops II”
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Bobbie Jean Carter, Sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, Dies at 41
She worked as a wardrobe stylist for Aaron in the early 2000s
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Selma Archerd, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Melrose Place’ Actress, Dies at 98
She was the widow of Variety columnist Army Archerd
