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Arlene Dahl, Who Shone in Films of the 1950s, Dies at 96
v, the actor whose charm and striking red hair shone in such Technicolor movies of the 1950s as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Three Little Words," has died at age 96.
Porn Auteur Wakefield Poole Dead at 85
Porn auteur Wakefield Poole, known for explicit films like "Boys in the Sand," has died at age 85.
Perfectionist. Genius. Icon. That Was Stephen Sondheim
A driven, obsessive purist, Sondheim was also a magician, creating lyrics and music to such towering shows as "A Little Night Music," "Into the Woods," "Company," "Follies" and "Sunday in the Park with George."
Barbra Streisand, Lea Salonga, More Mourn Stephen Sondheim
Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, Hugh Jackman and other celebrities honored Stephen Sondheim via social media.
Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91
Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He w
South Africa's Last Apartheid President F. W. de Klerk Dies
F.W. de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa's last apartheid president oversaw the end of the country's white minority rule, has died at the age of 85.
James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on 'Friends,' Dies
James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59.
Activist Shawn Lang, Former Leader at AIDS Connecticut, Dies
Shawn Lang, a longtime Connecticut activist for people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as those impacted by opioid addiction and domestic abuse, has died. She was 65.
Colin Powell has Died of COVID-19 Complications, Family Says
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. He was 84.
Tommy Kirk, the Child Star in 'Old Yeller,' has Died at 79
Tommy Kirk, a child star who played in Disney films such as "Old Yeller" and "The Shaggy Dog," has died. He was 79.
Beloved 'Sex and the City' Actor Willie Garson Dies at 57
Willie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw's friend on TV's "Sex and the City" and its movie sequels, has died, his son announced Tuesday. He was 57.
Sarah Dash Who Sang on 'Lady Marmalade' with Labelle, Dies
Singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade" — has died. She was 76.
Fashion Editor Richard Buckley, Husband to Tom Ford, Dead at 72
Fashion editor Richard Buckley, and husband to fashion designer Tom Ford, has died. He was 72.
Jane Powell, Hollywood Golden-Age Musicals Star, Dies at 92
Jane Powell, the bright-eyed, operatic-voiced star of Hollywood's golden age musicals who sang with Howard Keel in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and danced with Fred Astaire in "Royal Wedding," has died. She was 92.
Norm Macdonald, Former 'Saturday Night Live' Comic, Dies
Comic Norm Macdonald, a former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer who was "Weekend Update" host during the 1990s, has died.
Michael Constantine of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Dies at 94
Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," has died. He was 94.
'I Was Born This Way' Singer Archbishop Carl Bean Dies at 77
Archbishop Carl Bean, the LGBTQ rights activist, singer and archbishop who founded a number of LGBTQ+ friendly churches, passed away at 77 years old.
Girls Aloud Star Sarah Harding Dies at 39 after Cancer Fight
Singer Sarah Harding of the British pop group Girls Aloud has died after a battle with breast cancer, her mother said Sunday. She was 39.
Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on 'The Wire,' Dead at 54
Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on "The Wire" created one of the most popular characters in television in recent decades, died Monday.
Actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, Star of 'Breathless,' Dies at 88
Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of the iconic French New Wave film "Breathless," whose crooked boxer's nose and rakish grin went on to make him one of the country's most recognizable leading men, has died. He was 88.