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Eleanor Coppola filming Hearts of Darkness documentary
Francis Ford Coppola's Wife of 61 Years, Eleanor Coppola, Passes Away at 87

The wonderful Eleanor Coppola has sadly passed away at age 87. Sofia Coppola's mother is remembered for making one of the greatest documentaries ever.

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Controversial Star O.J. Simpson Dead at Age of 76

The former NFL player who also appeared in several movies including The Naked Gun became best known for his infamous 1990s murder trial aquittal.

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Cole Brings Plenty looking off screen wearing a hat in Tellowstone 1923
Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Star Cole Brings Plenty Dead; Actor was 27

Cole Brings Plenty had been reported missing just prior to his death. The actor was the nephew of Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty.

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Adam Sandler & Martin Short pay tribute to Joe Flaherty.
Adam Sandler, Martin Short & More Pay Tribute to Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty, the comedy legend known for his work on SCTV, Freaks and Geeks, and Happy Gilmore, is being honored by fans and co-stars.

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M Emmet Walsh in Bound for Glory
Legendary Actor M. Emmet Walsh Dies at 88, Was in More Than 200 Movies

The great M. Emmet Walsh, who had worked with some of the most iconic directors, died today at age 88.

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The characters of Dragon Ball alongside Akira Toriyama smiling.
Dragon Ball Fans Mourn Death of Creator Akira Toriyama, One Piece & Naruto Creators Pay Tribute

Fans of Dragon Ball have taken to social to pay tribute following the sudden death of creator Akira Toriyama.

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Wonder Man
Marvel Crew Member Dies on Set of Disney+ Series Wonder Man

Juan ‘Spike’ Osorio, a rigger working on the set of Marvel's upcoming Wonder Man, passed away following a tragic accident.

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Carl Weathers, Star of the Rocky Franchise and The Mandalorian, Dies Aged 76
Carl Weathers, Star of the Rocky Franchise and The Mandalorian, Dies Aged 76

Carl Weathers, whose most iconic role was playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, died in his sleep on February 1.

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Dana Carvey hosting Jimmy Kimmel's Show
SNL Alum Dana Carvey Opens Up About the Death of His Son

Carvey returned to his podcast with David Spade and addressed the tragic loss of his son back in November.

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Alec Musser in Grown Ups as Canadian Water Park Stud
Adam Sandler Leads Tributes to Alec Musser, Grown Ups' "Water Park Stud", Following HIs Death

Alec Musser passed away on January 13, at the age of 50. His credits included the soap All My Children.

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Lee Sun-kyun in Parasite
Parasite Director Bong Joon-Ho Leads Calls for Investigation Into Death of Actor Lee Sun-Kyun

Following the death of Parasite star Lee Sun-Kyun, director Bong Joon-ho and others are calling for a "probe" into what happened.

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Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul as Starsky & Hutch.
Starsky & Hutch Star Paul Michael Glaser Pays Tribute to David Soul Following His Death

Paul Michael Glaser pays tribute to his Starsky & Hutch co-star David Soul following his death aged 80.

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Richard Romanus in Mean Streets
Richard Romanus, Mean Streets and the Sopranos Actor, Dies at 80

Richard Romanus, the actor best known for his memorable role in Martin Scorsese's 1973 crime drama Mean Streets, has died.

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Tom and Dick Smothers playing string instruments
Tom Smothers, One Half of The Smothers Brothers, Has Died, Aged 86.

Tom Smothers and his brother Dick had a long career of music and comedy starting in the 1960s. Tom had been battling cancer since June 2023.

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Richard Franks as Captain Yates and a dinosaur in the BBC show Doctor Who
Doctor Who Actor Dies on Christmas Day, Richard Franklin Was 87

Franklin was most famous for his 42-episode stint as Captain Mike Yates in the iconic BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

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Jack Axelrod It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Veteran Character Actor, General Hospital Alum Jack Axelrod Dies

Jack Axelrod has died. The 93-year-old actor was best known for portraying the head of the Jerome mob family on General Hospital.

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Official headshot of Norman Lear.
Norman Lear, the Producer Behind All in the Family & The Jeffersons, Dies Aged 101

Renowned screenwriter and producer Norman Lear has passed away at the age of 101.

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Joss Ackland in Mighty Ducks 3
Joss Ackland, Bill & Ted and Lethal Weapon Star, Dies Aged 95

An icon of British cinema, Joss Ackland passed away peacefully surrounded by family, and leaves a lasting legacy of roles.

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Robert Butler images from Batman, Star Trek, Remington Steele, and Moonlighting
Robert Butler, Iconic Batman and Star Trek Director, Dies Aged 95.

Robert Butler set a new standard in television as a director in the 1960s and his legacy only grew over the decades.

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Ralph Macchio vs. William Zabka in The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid’s Pat E. Johnson Dies of Natural Causes, Star Ralph Macchio Calls 'Him a Friend and My Ultimate Cheerleader'

The Karate Kid actor, fight and stunt choreographer Pat E. Johnson passes away at the age of 84.

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