Obituaries
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Ima Kuruyo, Japanese Comedian, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer; Her Duo “Ima Ikuyo Kuruyo” Pioneered Women in Manzai Comedy
Ima Kuruyo, a member of a popular comedy duo "Ima Ikuyo Kuruyo," died on Monday in an Osaka hospi...
May 28, 2024
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame Player Who Became a Star Broadcaster, Dies of Cancer at 71
Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA cha...
May 28, 2024
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Richard M. Sherman, Who Fueled Disney Charm in ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘It’S a Small World,’ Dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who ...
May 26, 2024
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Documentary Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, Who Skewered Fast Food Industry, Dies at 53
NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous works s...
May 26, 2024
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Shigeki Majima, Japanese Choreographer Known for “Matsuken Samba II,” Dies at 77
Shigeki Majima, a choreographer known for his work for Ken Matsudaira’s hit song “Matsuken Samba ...
May 23, 2024
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Akira Nakao, Japanese Actor, Dies at 81 (UPDATE 1)
Famed actor Akira Nakao died of heart failure on May 16, it has been learned. He was 81. He was f...
May 22, 2024
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Japanese Composer Taro Kida Dies at 93
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese composer Taro Kida, who worked on memorable commercial songs such as ...
May 16, 2024
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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning Saxophonist Who Played on Hundreds of Albums, Dies at 78
NEW YORK (AP) — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hit...
May 15, 2024
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Roger Corman, Hollywood Mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ Dies at 98
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roger Corman, the "King of the Bs" who helped turn out such low-budget classic...
May 14, 2024
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Kim Ki Nam, North Korean Propaganda Chief Dies
SEOUL (Reuters) — Kim Ki Nam, one of the longest-serving North Korean officials, who served all t...
May 9, 2024
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Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Has Died at 79
LONDON (AP) — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into batt...
May 6, 2024
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Kara, Leader of Japan’s Underground Theater, Dies at 84
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Playwright Juro Kara, a leading figure in Japan’s underground theater moveme...
May 5, 2024
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‘La Campanella’ Pianist Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming dies
Popular pianist Fuzjko Hemming died on April 21 due to pancreatic cancer, the Fujiko Hemming Foun...
May 2, 2024
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Paul Auster, Prolific and Experimental Man of Letters and Filmmaker, Dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for suc...
May 2, 2024
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Tomihiro Hoshino, Quadriplegic Poet and Painter, Dies at 78; Leaves Behind More Than 500 Works
Tomihiro Hoshino, quadriplegic poet and painter, dies at 78
...May 1, 2024
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