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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity sharing her takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality, has died. She was 81.
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‘America's Got Talent' semifinalist Kabir Singh dead at 39
The comedian, who also appeared on Comedy Central and “Family Guy,” has died at the age of 39, his fiancée confirmed.
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How Paul Walker's daughter Meadow honored him 11 years after his death
The model took to Instagram Nov. 30 to post a tribute to her beloved dad which included throwback photos of the pair together as well as solo shots of her and him. Paul died in a in a single-vehicle collision on Nov. 30, 2013. He was 40.
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Paul Walker's daughter Meadow honors him on 11-year anniversary of his death
On the 11-year anniversary of Paul Walker’s death, his daughter Meadow Walker shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late “Fast & Furious” actor.
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World's oldest man dies in England at age 112
John Tinniswood, who held onto the title of world’s oldest man, died in England on Monday at age 112.
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Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne during return concert
Zayn Malik kicked off his first official solo tour in Leeds, England, and included a tribute to his late friend Liam Payne, his former One Direction bandmate.
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Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies at 39
Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov has died at the age of 39. The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia share a statement about his death on their website. “This is a huge loss not only for the theatre’s staff, but for all of today’s ballet art. Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous admirers...
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Bethany Joy Lenz pays tribute after ‘One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal dies at 35
“One Tree Hill” star Paul Teal has died at 35 after an apparent health battle. The actor’s death was announced by his partner, Emilia Torello, in a moving tribute on Instagram Nov. 17.
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Liam Payne's personal successes and struggles in the spotlight
Liam Payne’s death at the age of 31 sent shockwaves through the music world and beyond. The singer spent more than half his life in the public eye after auditioning for “The X-Factor” as a teenager.
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Zayn Malik and Harry Styles remember Liam Payne in heartfelt tributes
Zayn Malik and Harry Styles remembered their One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, after his death. The two singers took to their respective Instagram accounts to share heartfelt tributes to their friend, reminiscing on their close bond and expressing how much they’ll miss him.
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A look back at Liam Payne's music career with One Direction and beyond
Singer Liam Payne, who came to fame with the beloved boy band One Direction, died at the age of 31. In the wake of Liam’s passing, Access Hollywood looked back on his music career over more than a decade.
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Single mom dies at 30 after raising $1 million for her own funeral and her kids' trust fund
A young single mother who was diagnosed with terminal cancer has died after raising $1 million for her own funeral and for her children. Erika Diarte-Carr died on Oct. 12, a family member confirmed on social media. The 30-year-old, who leaves behind son Jeremiah, 7, and daughter Aaliyah, 5, started a GoFundMe page to organize her funeral and “leave something behind for [her] babies.”
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Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,' dies at 93
Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of “South Pacific” and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, has died. She was 93.
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91.
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Maggie Smith, actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89.
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Tito Jackson dead at 70
Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 co-founder, has died at the age of 70.
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Nicole Kidman mourning loss after mother's sudden death
Nicole Kidman is mourning the loss of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the actress announced in a statement at the Venice Film Festival that she had to leave early due to her mother’s sudden passing. Her statement was read aloud by “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn during what would have been Kidman’s best actress acceptance speech for...
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YouTube star Paul Harrell announces his own death after cancer battle
YouTube star Paul Harrell wanted fans to hear about his passing directly from him. The online personality, known for his popular videos on firearm safety and reviews, died at age 58 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He shared the sad news in a prerecorded video titled “I’m Dead” that published on Sept. 3, in which he revealed that his...
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Oprah, Sarah Jessica Parker and more celebs react to Phil Donahue's death
Heartfelt tributes are pouring in from celebrities after the passing of legendary TV host Phil Donahue. Oprah Winfrey is among the many stars who are honoring the king of daytime TV.