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Former North Carolina basketball standout Ademola Okulaja dies at 46

Former North Carolina basketball standout Ademola Okulaja has died at 46 years old.

UNC confirmed his death on Tuesday. A cause of death was not reported.

https://www.aol.com/news/former-north-c ... 37743.html

Rosmarie Trapp of the Musical Family Who Inspired The Sound of Music Dead at 93

Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg von Trapp and Maria Augusta Kutschera — whose family inspired the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music — has died. She was 93.

In an Instagram statement shared Saturday, the Trapp family said Rosmarie "passed away peacefully on Friday evening," adding that "she was in the presence of loved ones all day long."

https://people.com/human-interest/rosma ... ead-at-93/

Maggie Peterson, famous for ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ dies at 81

Maggie Peterson, whose character on “The Andy Griffith Show” developed a memorable infatuation with Mayberry sheriff Andy Taylor, has died, her family said Monday. She was 81.

A post to her Facebook page said Peterson died in her sleep on Sunday with her family present. According to the post, Peterson’s health took a turn for the worse when her husband, Gus Mancuso, died of Alzheimer’s disease in 2021 at age 88.

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop ... -rcna29179

I liked her she was great.

Marnie Schulenburg, ‘As the World Turns’ Star, Dies at 37

Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles in soap operas “As the World Turns” and “One Life to Live,” died Tuesday in New York due to a complication from breast cancer, a representative confirmed to Variety. She was 37.

Schulenburg’s husband Zack Robidas, an actor known for his roles in “Sorry for Your Loss” and “Succession,” also confirmed the news via a Facebook post, in which he thanked her fans for their support after Schulenburg’s diagnosis.

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/marnie ... 235271277/

Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79

Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died aged 79. His representatives said he died in hospital in France where he was being treated.

Born Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou in 1943, Vangelis won an Oscar for his 1981 Chariots of Fire soundtrack. Its uplifting piano motif became world-renowned, and reached No 1 in the US charts, as did the accompanying soundtrack album.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/ ... unner-dies

John Aylward, ‘ER’ and ‘The West Wing’ actor, dies at 75

John Aylward, the actor best known for his recurring roles in popular NBC dramas “ER” and “The West Wing,” died Monday in Seattle from natural causes, his agent Mitchell K. Stubbs confirmed to Variety. He was 75.

Born and raised in Seattle, Aylward graduated from the University of Washington’s school of drama in 1970. He got his start as a theater actor, founding Seattle’s Empty Space Theatre in 1973. He served as a regular in Seattle Repertory Theatre for 15 years.

https://www.aol.com/john-aylward-er-wes ... 28253.html

Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell dies at 101

NEW YORK -- Roger Angell, the celebrated baseball writer and reigning man of letters who during an unfaltering 70-plus years helped define The New Yorker's urbane wit and style through his essays, humor pieces and editing, has died. He was 101.

Angell died Friday of heart failure, according to The New Yorker.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/339 ... l-dies-101

Algerian Actor Ahmed Benaissa Dies Hours Before His Film Sons of Ramses Premieres at Cannes

Ahmed Benaissa, an Algerian actor with more than 120 film credits to his name, has died. He was 78.

The veteran actor died Friday after a long illness, according to the Algerian Ministry of Culture. His death came just hours before his latest film Sons of Ramses premiered at Cannes Film Festival during a special screening for Critics' Week.

https://people.com/movies/algerian-acto ... es-cannes/

Bob Robbins, legendary Arkansas Country Music DJ, passes away at 78

SHERIDAN, Ark. — A man with one of the best known voices in the state of Arkansas has died.

Bob Robbins died in Sheridan early Saturday morning at the age of 78.

https://www.kark.com/news/bob-robbins-l ... ource=t.co

The Dallas music scene loses a beloved figure: Accomplished funk, jazz and R&B performer Bernard Wright has passed at 58 years old

DALLAS — Beloved Dallas funk, jazz and R&B performer Bernard Wright died Thursday at the age of 58, according to a statement shared Friday on Facebook on behalf of Wright's family by fellow musician William S. Patterson.

Born in Queens, New York, Wright rose to national prominence with the release of "Who Do You Love," the lead single off his 1985 third LP, "Mr. Wright," and a song prominently sampled in LL Cool J's 1995 hit single, "Loungin'."

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local ... de61a49177

Joseph “Johnny” Tudor has died

Reverend Dr Joseph Johnny Tudor has died.

Tudor, a former Member of Parliament and businessman was 73 years old.

https://barbadostoday.bb/2022/05/25/jos ... -has-died/

Tom Murphy, longtime Capital Cities/ABC Chairman and CEO who oversaw merger with Disney, dies at 96

ABC and the Disney Company are remembering former Chairman and CEO of Capital Cities/ABC Tom Murphy.

Murphy died Wednesday at his home in Rye in Westchester County. He was 96.

https://abc7ny.com/tom-murphy-abc-disne ... ce=twitter

Breaking: Ray Liotta has been found dead in his hotel room, at age 67.

He was filming a movie in The Dominican Republic called Dangerous Waters.


https://www.nydailynews.com/news/nation ... story.html

Drak wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 11:32 am Breaking: Ray Liotta has been found dead in his hotel room, at age 67.

He was filming a movie in The Dominican Republic called Dangerous Waters.


https://www.nydailynews.com/news/nation ... story.html

Literally on my way to post it here, this guy made a mark man he made a mark. How can forget his laugh in Goodfellas

Libertas wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 11:44 am Literally on my way to post it here, this guy made a mark man he made a mark. How can forget his laugh in Goodfellas

I remember his laugh from i[Field of Dreams[/i] when Shoeless Joe Jackson told Ray Kinsella that Ty Cobb wanted to come "but none of us could stand the son of bitch when we were alive, so we told him to 'stick it'".

Yes drummer Alan White dead at 72

In a statement on White's Facebook page, Gigi said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness.

"Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/yes-dr ... dead-at-72

Husband of Teacher Killed in Uvalde Shooting Suffers Fatal Heart Attack

The husband of Irma Garcia, a teacher that was killed in the Uvalde school shooter, reportedly died after suffering a heart attack on Thursday.

Ernie Zuniga of KAAB news in San Antonio, Texas first reported the death of Garcia's husband, Joe on Twitter.

https://www.newsweek.com/husband-uvalde ... ck-1710587

Depeche Mode Keyboardist Andy Fletcher Has Died at 60

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy "Fletch" Fletcher has died. The news came from a statement on the band's social media. He was 60 years old.

"We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher," Depeche Mode wrote in a post on Twitter. "Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh or a cold pint. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time."

Read More: Depeche Mode Keyboardist Andy Fletcher Has Died at 60 | https://loudwire.com/depeche-mode-andy- ... m=referral

George Shapiro Dies: Legendary Talent Manager & ‘Seinfeld’ Producer Was 91

George Shapiro, the deeply respected talent manager, producer and co-founder of Shapiro/West & Associates, died Thursday evening of natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.

Along with his partner and childhood friend Howard West, Shapiro was personal manager to comedy greats Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Kaufman and Carl Reiner, among others. He and West would go on to executive produce Seinfeld, one of the top comedy series of all time.

https://deadline.com/2022/05/george-sha ... 235035088/

Bo Hopkins, Actor in ‘American Graffiti’ and Sam Peckinpah Classics, Dies at 80

Bo Hopkins, the actor who has appeared in classics like “American Graffiti,” “The Wild Bunch,” “Midnight Express” and “The Getaway,” died Friday. He was 80 years old.

Hopkins’ death was confirmed on the actor’s official website.

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/bo-h ... 235280660/

William O’Shaughnessy Passes at Age 84

O’Shaughnessy worked at WVOX and WVIP in Westchester, New York for 67 years, stations the Wall Street Journal called “America’s Quintessential Community Stations.” He began his career in 1957 at the original WVIP in Northern Westchester,

Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti: “Bill was larger than life and passionate about radio and its ability to connect and communicate so effectively. That is how he approached station ownership and that is how he used it. And he was equally passionate about giving back. He was a huge supporter and long time board member of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. He will be missed by many throughout the industry.”

https://radioink.com/2022/05/28/william ... at-age-84/

Tucson musician Al Foul dies of cancer

Al Foul had this imposing stature, burly almost like a lumberjack, with slicked back hair circa 1950s blue-collar hipster and piercing eyes that at first glance could intimidate.

But get him on stage, strumming his guitar and working the bass drum with his right foot, a makeshift percussion box and tambourine with his left, and the true character of the man came through.

https://thisistucson.com/entertainment/ ... 8.amp.html

ap215 wrote: ↑Sat May 28, 2022 11:39 pm Bo Hopkins, Actor in ‘American Graffiti’ and Sam Peckinpah Classics, Dies at 80

Bo Hopkins, the actor who has appeared in classics like “American Graffiti,” “The Wild Bunch,” “Midnight Express” and “The Getaway,” died Friday. He was 80 years old.

Hopkins’ death was confirmed on the actor’s official website.

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/bo-h ... 235280660/

I've always like Bo Hopkins. He reminded me a bit of low-key James Dean. I remember him in a Rockford Files episode where he played a lawyer who was once in a motorcycle gang. He joined Rockford in investigating the motorcycle gang that raped his sister by infiltrating the gang. After that episode, I thought he should have had his own series.

RIP

Number6 wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 3:52 pm I've always like Bo Hopkins. He reminded me a bit of low-key James Dean. I remember him in a Rockford Files episode where he played a lawyer who was once in a motorcycle gang. He joined Rockford in investigating the motorcycle gang that raped his sister by infiltrating the gang. After that episode, I thought he should have had his own series.

RIP

He is one of those when you see his picture you say I remember that guy

Sidhu Moose Wala Shot Dead: Indian Rapper-Turned-Politician Was 28

Sidhu Moose Wala, a prominent Indian rapper-turned-politician, was shot dead Sunday while driving in the Mansa district of Punjab, police said. He was 28.

Punjab police chief Viresh Kumar said Moose Wala — real name: Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu — sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Roughly 30 shell casings from at least three weapons were found at the scene, and a manhunt is on for his killers.

https://deadline.com/2022/05/sidhu-moos ... 235035580/