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DMB sax player dies at 46 from ATV wreck.

LeRoi Moore, the versatile saxophonist whose signature staccato fused jazz and funk overtones onto the eclectic sound of the Dave Matthews Band, died from injuries he suffered in an ATV accident.

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In this Monday, May 9, 2005 file photo, LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band performs with the band at New York's Roseland Ballroom.

Hungarian Olympic Fencing Champion

Ilona Elek was a Hungarian Olympic fencing (foil) champion who won more international titles than any other woman.

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Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa dies at 59

Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, who broke the African tradition of silence and solidarity among leaders to denounce neighboring Zimbabwe's economic ruin, has died in a French military hospital. He w...

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This is a Tuesday Oct. 3, 2007 file photo of Zambia's President Levy Mwanawasa at a ceremony to swear him is as president in Lusaka, Zambia. Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital Tuesday Aug 19, 2008 nearly two months after he was hospitalized for a stroke, the country's vice president said.

Legendary Record Producer

Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, has died.

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A wonderful pair of ears!...Yes, Jerry Wexler heard stuff that nobody else heard! And you can hear it in the music of the late Ray Charles, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and many, many...

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In this Oct. 17, 1979, file photo, Jerry Wexler, is shown. Wexler, a legendary record producer, who worked with Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, has died. He was 91.

Actor and comedian dead at 50

The actor and comedian who teamed up in the casino heist caper "Ocean's Eleven" and gained a prestigious Peabody Award for his sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show," died Saturday at age 50.

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A great personality, and a wonderfully funny and human comedic talent! Bernie Mac will be sorely missed

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Bernie Mac is shown in this, March 6, 2004, file photo in Universal City, Calif.

Singer, songwriter dead at 65

Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless "Theme From Shaft" won Academy and Grammy awards, died Sunday. He was 65.

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Isaac, your music will never let us forget you. You did good! Rest In Peace........My condolences to the family.

- F Jolley

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Chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party

A man barged into the Arkansas Democratic headquarters and opened fire Wednesday, fatally shooting the state party chairman before speeding off in his pickup.

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