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RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star, Dies at 34
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad' and a prominent disability rights advocate, has died by suicide at 34.
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USTechnology
Margaret Hamilton, Who Sent Software to the Moon, Dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the MIT software engineer whose Apollo code helped land humans on the Moon, dies at 90. She coined the term 'software engineering.'
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USSports
Mike Ditka, Bears' Only Super Bowl-Winning Coach, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl title, has died at 86. Tributes poured in.
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Sports
Mike Ditka, Legendary Chicago Bears Coach, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears coach known as 'Iron Mike,' has died at 86, his family said.
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ObituaryUnited States
Jim Bakker, PTL Televangelism Empire Builder, Dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who built the PTL Club televangelism empire before a sex and fraud scandal toppled it, died Oct. 5, 2026, at age 86, his wife announced.
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PoliticsUnited States
Dennis Hastert, Disgraced Former House Speaker, Dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker, who went to prison in a hush-money case tied to sexual abuse, has died at 84.
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CultureChina
You Benchang, Beloved 'Ji Gong' Actor, Dies at 93
You Benchang, the Chinese actor who defined the monk Ji Gong on screen and staged a late-career comeback in 'Blossoms Shanghai,' has died at 93.
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NationalJustice
Xavier Magnée, Dutroux Attorney, Dies at 91
Xavier Magnée, the Belgian defence lawyer who represented Marc Dutroux and personified the old-school courtroom 'ténor du barreau', has died aged 91.
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ObituaryChina
Geologist Who Helped Discover Daqing Oilfield Dies at 93
Qiu Zhongjian, a petroleum geologist and CAE academician who helped discover China's Daqing Oilfield, has died at 93, state media reported.
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EntertainmentMusic
Duncan Sheik, 'Barely Breathing' Singer, Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind 'Barely Breathing' and the Tony-winning musical 'Spring Awakening,' has died at 56, his family said.
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SocietyChina
Beijing Farewell for CCTV Anchor Jing Yidan, 71
A farewell ceremony was held at Beijing Babaoshan for veteran CCTV anchor Jing Yidan, who died on Sept. 13 aged 71 after a cerebral hemorrhage.
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ChinaPolitics
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First SAR Chief, Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR who led the territory through its 1997 handover from Britain, has died at age 89.
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ObituarySport
Belgian Cycling Star and Frituur Icon Wesemael Dies at 76
Wilfried Wesemael, former pro cyclist who won Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne and the Tour de Suisse, and beloved Aalst frituur owner, has died at 76.
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ObituaryPolitics
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Co-Founder, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the iconic feminist leader and co-founder of Ms. Magazine who transformed the fight for women's equality in America, has died at age 92.
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Royal Family
Belgian Royal Family Mourns Princess Claire's Father
Nicholas Coombs, father of Princess Claire of Belgium, passed away three months ago at age 88. Prince Aymeric announced the news on Instagram.
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Culture & Arts
Yayoi Kusama, Polka Dot Art Pioneer, Dies at 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dot installations and Infinity Mirror Rooms, dies at 97 in Tokyo.
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Culture & Arts
Dolly Parton, Country Icon, Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music star, actor and philanthropist who spanned generations, has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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Entertainment
Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer and Philanthropist, Dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer. The icon wrote 3,000+ songs and donated millions to charity.
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Culture
Belgian Pie-Thrower Noël Godin Dies at Age 80
Noël Godin, the Belgian provocateur who threw cream pies at celebrities like Bill Gates and Bernard-Henri Lévy, has died at age 80.
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BusinessSports
Belgian Business Leader Patrick De Greve Dies at 55
Patrick De Greve, Vlerick Business School director and LDP Donza basketball club chairman, has died unexpectedly at 55 from a heart attack.
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Entertainment
Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77
Frank Beard, legendary drummer of ZZ Top who anchored the boogie-rock trio for nearly six decades, has died at 77.
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Politics
Zhu Rongji's Remains to Be Cremated, Flags at Half-Mast
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's remains will be cremated Aug 18 with flags at half-mast nationwide, as the nation mourns the reform-era leader.
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Sports
Tommy John, Namesake of Pioneering Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83
Tommy John, the MLB pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery saved his career and thousands of others, has died at 83. He won 288 games over 26 seasons.
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Entertainment
Mark Rydell, Director of 'On Golden Pond,' Dies at 97
Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond' who guided Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn to Oscar wins, has died at 97.
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Politics
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97
Zhu Rongji, the sharp-tongued reformer who drove China's economic transformation and led the country into the WTO, has died at 97.
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Politics
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97
Zhu Rongji, the reformist former Chinese premier who drove economic change and led China into the WTO, has died at 97.
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EducationBelgium
Arthur Bodson, Former ULiège Rector, Dies at 94
Arthur Bodson, former rector of the University of Liège (1985-1997), has died at 94. A Latin scholar, liberal figure, and digital humanities pioneer.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and served two terms in Congress, died at 84 after a massive heart attack.
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EntertainmentMusic
Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Irish Musician, Dies at 56
Oscar-winning songwriter and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard died in a Dublin motorcycle crash at 56. Tributes pour in from Springsteen and Bono.
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ArtsUS
Betye Saar, Pioneering Assemblage Artist, Dies at 99
Betye Saar, the renowned assemblage artist who transformed racist memorabilia into powerful symbols of Black liberation, has died at 99 in Los Angeles.
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Entertainment
Chuck Russell, Director of 'The Mask,' Dies at 74
Chuck Russell, the filmmaker behind 'The Mask,' 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3,' and 'The Scorpion King,' has died at 74.
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ObituariesArts
Belgian Photographer Bart Herreman Dies at 81 in Milan
Belgian photographer Bart Herreman, known for iconic images spanning fashion, architecture, and surrealist art, has died at 81 in his Milan studio.
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Entertainment
Sam Neill's Cause of Death: Pneumonia Confirmed by Agent
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia at age 78, his agent confirmed, correcting media inaccuracies. He had beaten lymphoma via CAR-T therapy.
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ObituariesPolitics
Hervé Hasquin: Belgium Mourns Loss of Statesman and Scholar
Hervé Hasquin, former Belgian minister-president and ULB rector, dies at 83. Tributes pour in from across the political and academic spectrum.
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PoliticsUnited States
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Aorta Tear, Shakes Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 from an aortic dissection, triggering a succession scramble in South Carolina and a void in Senate leadership.
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Entertainment
Sir Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano Star, Dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill, beloved for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died aged 78. Tributes pour in from around the world.
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PoliticsInternational
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. He had just returned from Kyiv where he met President Zelensky.
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EntertainmentMusic
Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75: Raspy Voice Behind an 80s Anthem
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose raspy voice defined 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. A look at her remarkable life and enduring legacy.
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CultureObituaries
Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse' Singer, Dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star behind the iconic power ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero,' has died at age 75.
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EntertainmentMusic
Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse' Singer, Dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind 1980s megahits 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero,' has died at 75 in Portugal.
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EntertainmentObituaries
Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Star, Dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero,' has died at 75.
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ObituaryEconomy
Gao Shanwen, Outspoken Chinese Economist, Dies at 55
Gao Shanwen, influential Chinese economist known for candid views and challenging official GDP data, has died of T-cell lymphoma at age 55.
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ObituaryBusiness
George E. Johnson, Black Hair Care Pioneer, Dies at 99
George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products and the first Black-owned firm on the American Stock Exchange, has died at 99.
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EntertainmentCulture
Victor Willis, Village People Lead Singer, Dies at 74
Victor Willis, the iconic lead singer of the Village People who co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'Macho Man,' has died at 74 after a short illness.
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ObituaryChina
Wang Luolin, Renowned Chinese Economist, Dies at 89
Wang Luolin, former Executive VP of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Xiamen University Party Secretary, dies at 89.
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ScienceObituary
'Steel Academician' Cui Kun, Scientist, Dies at 101
Professor Cui Kun, the centenarian 'Steel Academician' who broke foreign monopolies on mold steel and donated millions to scholarships, has died at 101.
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International FinanceObituary
Alan Greenspan, Former Fed Chairman, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the influential former Federal Reserve chairman who served from 1987 to 2006, has died at age 100 from Parkinson's complications.
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International Business & Finance
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Monetary Policy, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman who served under four presidents and guided US monetary policy for 18 years, has died at 100.
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ObituariesEconomy
Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, who served as Federal Reserve chairman from 1987 to 2006 and shaped U.S. monetary policy through boom and crisis, has died at 100.
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EntertainmentObituaries
Clive Davis, Legendary Music Executive, Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary record executive who discovered Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Janis Joplin, has died at 94.
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EntertainmentObituaries
Oliver Tree, Eccentric Musician, Dies at 32 in Crash
Oliver Tree, genre-defying musician known for 'Life Goes On' and 'Alien Boy,' died at 32 in a mid-air helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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EntertainmentCulture
James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85
James Burrows, legendary director behind Cheers, Friends, Taxi, and Will & Grace who shaped American TV comedy for five decades, has died at 85.
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ObituaryCulture
Wim T. Schippers, Voice of Ernie on Sesamstraat, Dies at 83
Wim T. Schippers, the Dutch artist and TV maker who voiced Ernie on Sesamstraat and revolutionized Dutch television, has died at 83.
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Entertainment
Christian Bujeau, 'Les Visiteurs' Dentist, Dies at 81
French actor Christian Bujeau, beloved for his comedic role as the dentist in 'Les Visiteurs' and the weapons master in 'Kaamelott,' has died at age 81.
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Arts & Culture
David Hockney, Celebrated British Artist, Dies at 89
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated British artists of the modern era known for his iconic swimming pool paintings and digital art, has died at 89.
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Arts & Culture
David Hockney, Pop Art Icon, Dies at 88
David Hockney, the celebrated British pop art pioneer known for his vibrant swimming pool paintings and landscapes, has died at 88 at his London home.
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Arts & Culture
David Hockney, Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88
David Hockney, the influential British artist known for vibrant paintings and photo collages, has died at 88. His joyful work spanned seven decades.
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CultureObituary
Flanders Bids Farewell to Margriet Hermans in Live Funeral
Flanders said farewell to beloved singer, TV presenter and politician Margriet Hermans in a live broadcast funeral from Merksplas-Kolonie.
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Culture & Entertainment
Zhang Zhizhong, 'Water Margin' Star, Dies at 70
Zhang Zhizhong, the veteran Chinese actor who portrayed Chao Gai in the 1998 'Water Margin' and won the Plum Blossom Award, has died at age 70.
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Culture
Marjane Satrapi, Creator of 'Persepolis', Dies at 56
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of the acclaimed graphic novel 'Persepolis' and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, has died at 56 in Paris.
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Entertainment & Culture
Peabo Bryson, Voice of Disney Classics, Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning singer behind Disney classics 'A Whole New World' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at 75 after a stroke.
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EntertainmentObituary
Alaskan Bush People Star Matt Brown Found Dead at 42
Matt Brown, star of 'Alaskan Bush People,' was found dead in a Washington river at age 42. The death appears to be self-inflicted, authorities say.
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CultureObituary
Edgar Morin, Pioneer of Complex Thought, Dies at 104
French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin, who pioneered the theory of complex thought and shaped modern intellectual life, has died at 104.
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CultureArts
Belgian Artist Marie-Jo Lafontaine Dies at 75
Marie-Jo Lafontaine, pioneering Belgian video artist known for Documenta 8's 'Les larmes d'acier' and royal portraits, has died at 75.
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Culture & Media
Martine Prenen, Beloved Flemish TV Presenter, Dies at 62
Former VRT presenter Martine Prenen has died at 62 from pancreatic cancer. Known for 'De Rode Loper,' she later became a health advocate.
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CultureMusic
Sonny Rollins, Jazz Saxophone Colossus, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist and last giant of the bebop generation, has died at 95. His seven-decade career defined jazz improvisation.
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ArtsObituary
Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist known as the Saxophone Colossus and one of the most influential improvisers in music history, has died at 95.
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SportsObituary
Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Champion, Dies at 41 of Sepsis
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family confirmed.
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PoliticsObituary
Doug McCain, Eldest Son of John McCain, Dies Suddenly at 66
Doug McCain, retired Navy pilot and eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Sports
NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41, Winningest Driver Ever
Kyle Busch, the winningest driver in NASCAR history with 234 national series victories and a two-time Cup champion, has died at 41 after a severe illness.
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PoliticsEurope
Étienne Davignon Dies at 93: Belgian Statesman and Dealmaker
Étienne Davignon, former European commissioner and Belgian diplomat accused in the Lumumba case, dies at 93, ending a towering yet controversial legacy.
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Culture
Belgian TV Icon Sophie Garel Dies at 84, Funeral Friday
Sophie Garel, beloved Belgian-French TV and radio presenter for six decades, has died at 84. Her funeral will be held May 22 in Boulogne.
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Entertainment
Tom Kane, Voice of Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, the voice actor behind Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, has died at 64 from stroke complications.
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