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United Kingdom
Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69
Rick Buckler, drummer of the legendary British mod band, The Jam, has died at the age of 69. ADVERTISEMENT Rick…
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Former President Jimmy Carter, celebrated champion of human rights, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president known as a champion of international human rights both during and after his White…
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Spain
Marisa Paredes, star of numerous Pedro Almodóvar films, dies at 78
“Spanish cinema is left without one of its most iconic actresses, Marisa Paredes,” the Spanish film academy said in a…
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Asia
Malaysian billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan, founder of Maxis telco and Astro media firm, dies at 86
SINGAPORE: Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan Tatparanandam, known for his pivotal role in the development of iconic landmarks such as the…
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United Kingdom
Renowned German-British painter Frank Auerbach dies aged 93
One of Britain’s greatest painters has died at 93. Over a seven-decade career, his artwork – characterised by thick layers…
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Basketball great and humanitarian, Dikembe Mutombo, dies at 58
Mutombo, a four-time NBA defensive player of the year, finished his career with 3,289 blocks, second all-time behind only Hakeem…
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United Kingdom
Celebrated British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89
The news of Maggie Smith’s death has been confirmed by her sons. ADVERTISEMENT Legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith, who won…
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Sport
Legendary ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76
The former football manager, who coached in 10 countries overall, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer. ADVERTISEMENT Former England…
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Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of The Notebook, dies at 94
In addition to Nick, a director (Alpha Dog, My Sister’s Keeper) and actor, she and Cassavetes had two daughters, Alexandra…
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Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, dies at age 88
Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went…
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