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Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86
Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."
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Ruth Westheimer, Expert on Everything About Sex, Dies at 96
Dr. Ruth’s frank approach to the facts of life, dispensed on radio and television and in books, revolutionized the way Americans viewed their mating habits.
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Martin Mull, Funnyman and ‘Fernwood 2 Night’ Star, Dies at 80
He made you laugh in 'Clue,' 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,' 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development' and with songs like "Ventriloquist Love."
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Fred Roos, Casting Director Turned Oscar-Winning Producer on ‘The Godfather Part II,’ Dies at 89
He partnered often with Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola and, as a casting director, influenced the careers of Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, James Caan and Kris Kristofferson.
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M. Emmet Walsh, Actor in ‘Blood Simple’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ Dies at 88
The Spirit Award winner, adept at comedy as well as drama, also was memorable in 'The Jerk,' 'Slap Shot,' 'Brubaker' and 'Critters.'
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Steve Lawrence, Grammy-Winning Pop Stylist and Actor, Dies at 88
His late wife, singer Eydie Gormé, was his "partner onstage and in life" for more than 55 years.
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Richard Lewis, Neurotic Comic and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor, Dies at 76
He also starred with Jamie Lee Curtis on 'Anything but Love,' with Don Rickles in 'Daddy Dearest' and as Prince John in 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights.'
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Chita Rivera, Showstopping Legend of Broadway Musicals, Dies at 91
The high-kicking, two-time Tony winner starred in the original productions of 'West Side Story,' 'Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Chicago' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.'Â
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Charles Osgood, the Unhurried Host of CBS News Programs, Dies at 91
The journalist, renowned for his Sunday morning show, radio's 'The Osgood File' and his omnipresent bow tie, had a connection to 'Easy Rider.'
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Frances Sternhagen, Two-Time Tony Winner and ‘Sex and the City’ Actress, Dies at 93
The respected Broadway veteran originated the role of Ethel Thayer in 'On Golden Pond' and played Cliff Clavin's mom on 'Cheers.'
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Matthew Perry, the Sweet and Snarky Chandler on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 54
His cutting-edge timing and air of vulnerability helped him create one of the most memorable characters in TV history, even as the jokey persona masked a longtime struggle with substance abuse.
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Richard Roundtree, Suave Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81
In addition to playing the street-smart private eye, he was memorable in 'Roots,' 'Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored' and 'Man Friday.'
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