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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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