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Bachateros mourn the death of Blas Durán

After the death of Blas Durán at dawn this Tuesday at the age of 82, the bachateros Luis Segura, Elvis Martinez, Alexandra Cabrera, Frank Reyes and Romeo Santos They have expressed their sorrow for the loss of one of the veterans of that genre.

“Our #blasduran has just passed away, may Jehovah keep your soul in a special place. And thank you for opening the door to our genre #bachata, peace to your legend soul, see you later, ”wrote ‘El Camarón’ on his Instagram story.

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Keith Reid, 'Unparalleled' Lyricist for Procol Harum, Dead at 76

Keith Reid, whose words were heard alongside the music of Procol Harum, is dead. He was 76.

The English rock band confirmed the "unparalleled" lyricist's death in a Facebook post Wednesday, remembering him as someone who "wrote the words to virtually all Procol Harum songs" and whose "lyrics were one of a kind and helped to shape the music created by the band."

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Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90

Mark Russell, the sly satirist who skewered America’s political elite for more than a half-century by blending stand-up comedy with biting song parodies, died Thursday. He was 90.

Russell died at his home in Washington of complications from prostate cancer, his wife, Alison, told The Washington Post.

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Covering over well at Indian temple collapses, killing 11

NEW DELHI (AP) — A structure built over an old temple well in India collapsed Thursday as a large crowd of devotees prayed at a festival for Rama, one of the most widely worshipped Hindu deities, killing at least 11 people, officials said.

Up to 35 people fell into the well in the temple complex in Indore in central Madhya Pradesh state when the structure collapsed and were covered by falling debris, police Commissioner Makrand Deoskar said.

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LFO’s Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis Dead at 47

Brian “Brizz” Gillis, a founding member of the beloved ’90s boy band LFO, died on Wednesday (March 29). He was 47 years old.

His former bandmate Brad Fischetti shared the news in an Instagram post. “Every story is made up of chapters. Some develop naturally. Some you have to cut up in your mind. The first two chapters of the LFO story lost a main character yesterday. Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis passed away,” he wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the musician, noting that he did not have any “details” surrounding his cause of death.

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Mary-Brian Clarke, Girlfriend of Late Model Jeremy Ruehlemann, Dead at 24: 'A Light to Everyone'

Mary-Brian Clarke, the girlfriend of late model Jeremy Ruehlemann whose family described her as a talented influence in the fashion industry, has died at age 24.

The public relations employee, who worked for the brands TIBI, Elizabeth Bensinger and MadHappy, was remembered by her loved ones Friday during a mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston, Texas.

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Sharon Acker Dies: Veteran Film (‘Point Blank’) And TV (‘Perry Mason’) Actress Was 87

Sharon Acker, best known as Lee Marvin’s unfaithful wife in the 1967 film Point Blank, died March 16 in a Toronto residential home. She was 87 and her death was confirmed by daughter Kim Everest, a casting director.

Acker had a long and varied resume in film, television, and the stage. In 1956, she played the teacher Mrs. Stacey on a CBC adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. She then joined the Stratford Shakespeare Festival company, starring as Anne Page opposite future Star Trek costar William Shatner in a production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

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Hall of Famer Ken Buchanan, former undisputed lightweight champion, dies at 77

Ken Buchanan, who parlayed slick boxing skills and toughness into a Hall of Fame career and a reign as undisputed lightweight champion, died in his sleep at his home Saturday. He was 77. The Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation announced his death in a Facebook post.

Buchanan, who was from Glasgow, Scotland, was 61-8 with 27 knockouts in his boxing career, but is perhaps best known for a controversial defeat to the legendary Roberto Duran at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 26, 1972.

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Bushwhacker Butch Dead, WWE Hall Of Famer's Passing Announced By Tag Team Partner

WWE Hall of Famer Robert Miller, best known for his wild in-ring persona as Butch – one-half of the legendary Bushwhackers tag team – has died at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his longtime partner Luke's daughter Jackie in an Instagram post on Monday afternoon. 

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Top NHL prospect Matvei Michkov's father found dead in Russia

The father of top 2023 NHL Draft prospect Matvei Michkov is dead at the age of 51, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation confirmed on Tuesday.

The body of Andrei Michkov, who had been missing since April 2, was reportedly found in a pond near Sochi, according to a Russian outlet report. Match TV, a local sports channel in Russia owned by Gazprom Media, reported that Matvei’s father left his home Sunday night, saying he'd be right back, but never returned.

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My deepest condolences Jesus.

U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García Announces Death of His 'Beloved' 28-Year-Old Daughter: 'Completely Heartbroken'

Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García has announced the death of his 28-year-old daughter, Rosa.

In a statement shared on social media Tuesday, the congressman revealed that his family was left "completely heartbroken" after her death on Monday night.

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Cash App founder Bob Lee reportedly killed in San Francisco stabbing, sources say

A man who was fatally stabbed early Tuesday near downtown San Francisco was tech executive Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App and former chief technology officer of Square, sources told NBC Bay Area.

The San Francisco Police Department said officers responded to a report of a stabbing at around 2:35 a.m. Tuesday. They found a 43-year-old man with apparent stab wounds, police said.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto, Pioneering Electronic Musician and Oscar Winner for ‘Last Emperor’ Score, Dies at 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the influential electronic music composer and member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra who won an Oscar for the score for “The Last Emperor” and composed the haunting score for “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71.

A statement from his management company said, “He lived with music until the very end. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to his fans and all those who have supported his activities, as well as the medical professionals in Japan and the U.S. who did everything in their power to cure him.”

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Judy Farrell, Nurse Able on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 84

Judy Farrell, known for her role as Nurse Able in “M*A*S*H,” died on Sunday. She was 84.

Her “M*A*S*H” co-star Loretta Swit told Entertainment Weekly, “Judy was a most beautiful woman — inside and out. We grew up together. She was family. This has been a painful loss, but we will always have the beauty of her memory. Rest in peace, Nurse Able.”

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Calif. Police Officer Dies of Apparent Suicide on Duty, Cops Say: 'No Words to Express the Sadness'

A California police department is mourning the death of one of their own.

Tulare Police Department Officer Misael "Mase" Aguayo died of an "apparent suicide," police said in a statement.

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Paul Cattermole of S Club 7 Dies at 46

S Club 7‘s Paul Cattermole died at his home in Dorset, England, on Thursday (April 6). He was 46 years old.

The singer’s bandmates announced the news on Friday (April 7) via the official S Club 7 social media channels. “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul,” the other six members wrote alongside a smiling black-and-white photo of Cattermole. “There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time.”

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Vivian Trimble, Former Luscious Jackson Keyboardist and Backup Vocalist, Dies at 59

VIVIAN TRIMBLE, BEST known for her work with Luscious Jackson, has died at 59 following a battle with cancer. The multi-instrumentalist and singer had been being treated for the disease for several years, per a post on Luscious Jackson’s Instagram page.

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved friend and band member Viv on Tuesday,” the band wrote. “She had been in treatment for cancer for several years and developed a complication on Monday. We were not expecting this.”

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Ben Ferencz: Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103

The last surviving prosecutor from the post-World War Two Nuremberg trials has died aged 103.

Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he secured the convictions of Nazi officers for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Julián Figueroa, son of Maribel Guardia and Joan Sebastian, died

On the night of April 9, Telemundo reported the death of Julián Figueroa Fernández , son of actress Maribel Guardia and singer Joan Sebastian.

According to the first reports, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter was found dead at his home in the Álvaro Obregón mayor's office , in Mexico City.

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Lasse Wellander, ABBA Guitarist, Dead at 70

ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander has died at 70 years old, the musician's family announced. The Sweden native died on Friday, April 7 after a battle with cancer.

Taking to Wellander's official Facebook page, his family wrote, "It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. Lasse recently fell ill in what turned out to be spread cancer and early on Good Friday he passed away, surrounded by his loved ones."

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Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ and ‘Elf’ actor, dead at 81

(CNN) — Michael Lerner, a veteran character actor who received an Oscar nomination for his performance as an overbearing studio head in the 1991 film “Barton Fink,” has died, his nephew, actor Sam Lerner, announced in a post on social media. He was 81.

“We lost a legend last night,” Sam Lerner wrote on Instagram Sunday. “It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special. Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way. I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time. RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs, and endless movie marathon.”

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Elizabeth Hubbard, As the World Turns Alum and Emmy Winner, Dead at 89

Actress Elizabeth Hubbard, an 11-time Daytime Emmy nominee known for her work on As the World Turns, has passed away at the age of 89.

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Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte, a French ballet choreographer who helped superstar Rudolf Nureyev defect from the Soviet Union, has died aged 91.

"Our Pierre left us at 4:00 am," said his wife, retired principal dancer Ghislaine Thesmar.

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Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Jaffee, Mad magazine’s award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions,” has died. He was 102.

Jaffee died Monday in Manhattan from multiple organ failure, according to his granddaughter, Fani Thomson. He had retired at the age of 99.

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Sprint Car Driver Justin Owen Dead at 26 After Massive Crash at National Championship

Race car driver Justin Owen was killed Saturday night in an accident during his qualifying run at the Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Owen was 26 years old.

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