Celebrity Deaths in the News

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• Rita Henley Jensen, Pioneer of women's journalism founded Women's eNews…

  

  Rita Henley Jensen, founder of Women's eNews and the Jane Crow Project, died Oct. 18 of breast cancer, according to her daughter, Ariel Jensen-Vargas. She was...




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• Gord Downie, Frontman for beloved Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip…

  

  Gord Downie, who made himself part of Canada's national identity with songs about hockey and small towns as lead singer and songwriter of iconic rock band The...




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• John Dunsworth, Actor best known as Mr. Lahey on the comedy series "Trailer Park Boys"…

  

  John Dunsworth, actor best known as Mr. Lahey on the comedy series "Trailer Park Boys," has died at the age of 71, according to multiple news sources.




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• Daniel Webb, Former Chicago White Sox Relief Pitcher

  

  Daniel Webb, a former relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has died in an ATV accident, according to the Associated Press. He was 28.




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• Mogadishu Truck Bomb Attack Victims, Truck bomb in Mogadishu kills at least 231 people…

  

  A truck bomb exploded outside of a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing 231 people and injuring 275, according to multiple news sources.




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• Danielle Darrieux, French movie star for over 80 years…

  

  Danielle Darrieux, a lead actress of French cinema for over 80 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, according to multiple news sources. She was 100.




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• Harriette Thompson, Three-time cancer survivor and marathon record setter…

  

  Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor who began running marathons at age 76, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, according to The Associated Press. She was 94.




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• Roy Dotrice, British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus"…

  

  Roy Dotrice, a veteran British actor, died at his London home on Monday, according to the Associated Press. He was 94.




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• Grady Tate, Prominent jazz drummer and vocalist sang many 'Schoolhouse Rock' songs…

  

  Grady Tate, legendary jazz drummer and vocalist, died October 8 at the age of 85, according to multiple news sources.




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• Elizabeth Baur, Starred on the TV series "Ironside"…

  

  Elizabeth Baur, who starred in the TV series "Ironside," has died at the age of 69, according to the Hollywood Reporter.




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