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Barbara Walters, a Superstar and Pioneer in TV News, Dies
Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV news' first woman superstar, has died, according to ABC News. She was 93.
Vivienne Westwood, Influential Fashion Maverick, Dies at 81
Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at 81.
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at Age 45
Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC's growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.
Kathy Whitworth, Winningest Golfer in History, Dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' Show's Dancing DJ, Dies at 40
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and a former contestant on "So You Think You Can Dance," has died at the age of 40.
Cher's Mom Georgia Holt Dies at Age 96
Cher's mother, actress Georgia Holt, has passed away at age 96. The global recording superstar shared news of her mother's passing in a Twitter post.
'Twin Peaks' Composer Angelo Badalamenti Dies at 85
Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks" to "Mulholland Drive," has died. He was 85.
Kirstie Alley, Emmy-Winning 'Cheers' Star, Dies at 71
Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on "Cheers" and starred in films including "Look Who's Talking," died Monday. She was 71.
Jack Repetti, Owner of Boston's Eagle, Passed Away
Jack Repetti, the owner of Boston's Eagle from 1981 to 2020, passed away on Thursday, December 1. Repetti also was the chief bartender at the South End bar and was famous for his sharp-witted retorts to customers that made him a local icon.
Gay GOP Former Congressman Jim Kolbe Dies at 80
Jim Kolbe, an openly gay Republican congressman who represented a heavily Democratic region of Arizona for more than two decades, has died. He was 80.
Gay Adult Film Star Tyler Roberts Passed Away
Gay adult film star Tyler Roberts lost his fight for life on Dec. 3. Roberts had been hospitalized in intensive care in Palm Springs after suffering organ failure last month.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 79
Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday at age 79.
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' Singer-Actor Irene Cara Dies at 63
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie "Fame" and then belted out the era-defining hit "Flashdance ... What a Feeling" from 1983's "Flashdance," has died.
George Lois, Icon of Ads and Magazine Covers, Dead at 91
George Lois, the hard-selling, charismatic advertising man and designer who fashioned some of the most daring magazine images of the 1960s and popularized such catchphrases and brand names as "I Want My MTV" and "Lean Cuisine," has died. He was 91.
'Power Rangers' Star Jason David Frank Dies at 49
Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died. He was 49.
Ned Rorem, Prize-Winning Composer and Writer, Dies at 99
Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died Friday at 99.
Activist Carol Leigh, Who Coined Term 'Sex Work,' Dies at 71
Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.
Gallagher, Watermelon Smashing Comedian, Dies at 76
Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.
Kevin Conroy, a Defining Voice of Batman, Dies at 66
Kevin Conroy, the openly gay prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader, has died at 66.
Mimi Parker, Co-Founder of Minnesota Indie Band Low has Died
Mimi Parker, whose soothing vocals helped propel the Minnesota indie band Low to critical acclaim, has died at age 55, nearly two years after revealing that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.