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Ray Odierno salutes during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson, August 14, 2015 in Arlington, Va. Odierno, who was the Army's 38th Chief of Staff, died on Friday, his family said.

Ray Odierno, Army general who led troops through Iraq War, dies at 67

Oct 10, 2021
Odierno led the Army division that captured Saddam Hussein in 2003, and went on to become a key architect of the surge. President Biden called him a "hero" and a "giant in military circles."
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Music News
Pop Smoke, a young rapper who rapidly gained a following after releasing the track "Welcome to the Party," last year, has died.

Pop Smoke, Rising New York Rapper, Dead At 20

Feb 19, 2020
The young rapper, who had just released his second mixtape, Meet The Woo 2, was reportedly killed in the early morning on Wednesday.
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Music News
One of the pioneers of London's acid house scene, Andrew Weatherall had an influential career as an electronic music artist, DJ and producer.

Andrew Weatherall, Champion Of Underground Music, Dies At 56

Feb 18, 2020
DJ and artist Andrew Weatherall died Monday at 56. He was widely heralded in the electronic music world and was a hero of underground dance music.
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Television
Buck Henry attends a screening of <em>The Graduate</em> during the TCM Classic Film Festival on April 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Buck Henry, Screenwriter And Actor Famous For 'The Graduate' And TV Comedy, Dies At 89

Jan 09, 2020
Henry made regular appearances on Saturday Night Live, co-directed the film Heaven Can Wait, and co-created the comedy show Get Smart. He died Wednesday in Los Angeles following a heart attack.
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National
Former high school football coach Herman Boone, center, has died at age 84. He's seen here with his friend and colleague Bill Yoast, left — who died earlier this year — and former Rep. J.C. Watts, Jr.

Herman Boone, Football Coach Of 'Remember The Titans' Fame, Dies

Dec 19, 2019
Boone, who was 84, died just seven months after the death of Bill Yoast, his friend and fellow coach at T.C. Williams High School.
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The Two-Way

'People's Court' Judge Joseph Wapner Dies At 97

Feb 26, 2017

The People's Court was one of the biggest hits among syndicated reality TV shows. Judge Joseph Wapner was joined on the show by real-life bailiff Rusty Burrell and host Doug Llewelyn.

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The Two-Way
Director Seijun Suzuki, center, died last week at age 93. He's seen here with actors Zhang Ziyi, left, and Joe Odagiri, right, as they arrive for a screening at the Cannes film festival in 2005.

Seijun Suzuki, Director Of Delirious Thrillers, Dies At Age 93

Feb 22, 2017
These days, Suzuki's Branded to Kill is widely seen as a masterpiece; when he made the absurdist thriller in 1967, he was fired.
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The Two-Way
Owner Mike Ilitch of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates with the Stanley Cup in 2008 after the team defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. The team won four NHL titles under his ownership. His Detroit Tigers teams made it to two World Series.

Mike Ilitch, Little Caesars Founder, Detroit Tigers And Red Wings Owner, Dies

Feb 10, 2017
The lifelong Detroiter opened his first store with his wife, Marian, in the Detroit suburb of Garden City in 1959. Today its parent company says it's the world's largest carryout pizza chain.
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The Two-Way
Comedian Irwin Corey was known for his long-running act as "The World's Foremost Authority." He is pictured here in the 1970s. Corey died at the age of 102.

The World's Foremost Authority Has Died: Prof. Irwin Corey Was 102

Feb 07, 2017
Who else could have appeared in the 1976 film Car Wash — and also accept a National Book Award on behalf of the reclusive Thomas Pynchon?
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The winners of the 1948 Olympic Men's 10m Platform Diving competition, London, England, August 5, 1948. From left, bronze-medal winner Joaquin Capilla Perez (Mexico), gold medalist Sammy Lee (U.S.), silver medal winner Bruce Ira Harlan (U.S.), and Americ

Sammy Lee Climbed Above Racism, Dove Into Olympic History

Dec 05, 2016
Sammy Lee, a Korean War veteran and the first American platform diver to win gold in consecutive Olympics, dies of pneumonia at the age of 96.
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The Two-Way
Leon Russell died in his sleep last night, his family says. The singer and songwriter had been planning to resume touring in January; he's seen here in 2011.

Leon Russell Dies; Southern Rock Legend Was 74

Nov 13, 2016
A native of Oklahoma, Russell's talents gave him the unique ability to span country and gospel, blues and rock.
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The Two-Way
On May 16, 1975, mountain climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to stand on the summit of Mt. Everest in Nepal.

Japanese Climber Junko Tabei, First Woman To Conquer Mount Everest, Dies At 77

Oct 22, 2016
"We were told we should be raising children instead," Junko Tabei said of the all-female expedition she helped lead on Everest in 1975.
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The Two-Way
Robert Morin left $4 million to his longtime employer, the University of New Hampshire.

$1 Million Of Frugal Librarian's Bequest To N.H. School Goes To Football Scoreboard

Sep 15, 2016
A New Hampshire native, Robert Morin was known for his affection for movies and books. He left $4 million to the University of New Hampshire.
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The Two-Way
Jerry Heller, seen here at a 2005 event in Hollywood, Calif., has died at age 75, according to multiple reports.

Jerry Heller, Music Mogul Who Worked With N.W.A, Dies At 75

Sep 03, 2016
A native of Shaker Heights in Cleveland, Ohio, Jerry Heller worked with rock stars as an agent, promoter and manager before meeting a young rapper named Eazy-E.
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The Two-Way
Billy Paul, the singer of "Me and Mrs. Jones" and other soul ballads, has died. He's seen here in 2006.

Beyond 'Mrs. Jones': Billy Paul's Music You Might Not Have Heard

Apr 25, 2016
Two things help explain Billy Paul's unique vocal style: his early dreams of playing saxophone, and his emulation of female jazz singers such as Billie Holiday.
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The Two-Way
Former pro wrestler and actress Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, seen here in 2015, had reportedly been seeking a comeback to compete in World Wrestling Entertainment events.

Chyna, Legendary Pro Wrestler And Entertainer, Has Died At Age 45

Apr 21, 2016
With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.
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The Two-Way
Country musician Merle Haggard, who died Wednesday at age 79, overcame early brushes with the law — and was pardoned by Ronald Reagan. He's seen here backstage in the late 1970's, for a taping of the Merv Griffin Show in Los Angeles.

5 Things You Should Know About Merle Haggard

Apr 06, 2016
"I was probably the most incorrigible child you could ever meet," the legendary singer once told NPR. "I was already on the way to prison before I realized it."
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The Two-Way
Pat Conroy, author of best-selling novels including <em>The Great Santini</em> and <em>The Prince of Tides</em>, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. He had revealed the diagnosis — and vowed to fight it — just weeks ago.

'Prince Of Tides' Author Pat Conroy Dies At 70

Mar 04, 2016
The best-selling author was known for novels such as The Great Santini and The Prince Of Tides. He had announced last month that he had pancreatic cancer.
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The Two-Way
Polar explorer Henry Worsley (right) died after breaking off an attempt to cross the Antarctic landmass unaided. He's seen here with Britain's Prince William in October, shortly before setting out on his journey.

Explorer Dies Just Short Of Goal: Crossing The Antarctic Unaided

Jan 25, 2016
Henry Worsley, 55, traveled more than 900 miles across the Antarctic, attempting a solo trek that would also boost a British charity that aids wounded veterans.
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The Two-Way
British actor Alan Rickman has died at age 69; he had reportedly been suffering from cancer. He's seen here in New York last June.

Actor Alan Rickman Has Died; Portrayed Snape In Harry Potter Films

Jan 14, 2016
Rickman appeared in many blockbuster films during his prolific career, from 1988's Die Hard with Bruce Willis to 2003's Love Actually and the Harry Potter films.
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The Two-Way
French conductor and composer Pierre Boulez (right), seen here in 1984 with musician Frank Zappa (center) and French Minister of Culture Jack Lang, has died at age 90.

Composer Pierre Boulez, A Revered Iconoclast, Has Died At 90

Jan 06, 2016
Saying that a musical language always includes both rational and irrational parts, Boulez told Fresh Air in 2005, "What I tried to find, that's freedom — but a freedom which is based on discipline."
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The Two-Way
Former Sen. Dale Bumpers, seen here in 2013, has died at age 90.

Former Arkansas Gov. Dale Bumpers Dies At 90

Jan 02, 2016
Years after urging his Senate colleagues not to undo a national election because Bill Clinton had been unfaithful to his wife, Bumpers wrote a memoir titled The Best Lawyer in a One Lawyer Town.
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The Two-Way

Activists Mourn Race Theorist Dr. Frances Cress Welsing

Jan 02, 2016
Welsing is being mourned by many – including musician Chuck D, who credited her with providing the inspiration for the 1990 Public Enemy album Fear of a Black Planet.
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The Two-Way
Actor Jack Larson, who played a cub reporter at <em>The Daily Planet</em>, has died at 87. He's seen here at the premiere of <em>Superman Returns</em> in 2006.

Jack Larson, Jimmy Olsen From 'Superman' TV Shows, Dies

Sep 21, 2015
Actor Jack Larson, who played a sidekick to Superman's alter-ego Clark Kent at the fictional Daily Planet newspaper, has died at age 87.
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The Two-Way
Dickie Moore, the prolific child actor who made his screen debut in a silent film opposite John Barrymore, has died at age 89.

'Little Rascals' Actor Dickie Moore Dies At 89

Sep 11, 2015
Moore was part of the Our Gang crew for one year, from 1932-33. Over a very busy career as a young actor, he appeared in more than 100 films.

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