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American musician, and songwriter, Seth Brooks Binzer, better known by his stage name, Shifty Shellshock, died on June 24th, at the age of 49. He was a co-founder and frontman of the rap rock band, Crazy Town.
One of the greatest baseball players of all time, Willie Mays, died of heart failure, on June 18th, 2024, at the age of 93. He played in Major League Baseball, primarily for the San Francisco Giants, led the team to the 1954 World Series Championship, and was an All-Star 24 times. In 1979, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama.
American filmmaker, Robert Towne, died on July 1, 2024, at the age of 89. He wrote the screenplays for many popular films, including, the 1996 film, Mission Impossible. The 2000 film, Mission Impossible 2. The 1975 film, Shampoo. And the 1974 film, Chinatown, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Marian Robinson, died on May 31st, at the age of 86. She was the mother of former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.
American journalist, and television commentator, Howard Fineman, died of cancer, on June 11th, at the age of 75. He spent 30 years at the weekly news magazine, Newsweek, and was a ubiquitous presence as an analyst and commentator on NBC News, and MSNBC.
American gospel singer, Mandisa Lynn Hundley, died on April 18th, 2024, at the age of 47. In 2006, she participated in the fifth season of the reality television show, American Idol. In 2014, she won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
American football player, Larry Allen, died on June 2nd, at the age of 52. He played in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers, was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times.
American Samoan professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer, and the father of professional wrestler, Roman Reigns, Sika Anoaʻi, died on June 25th, at the age of 79.
Canadian-American Academy Award winning producer, and screenwriter, Albert S. Ruddy, died on May 25th, at age 94.
American singer, songwriter, and humorist, Kinky Friedman, died of complications from Parkinson's disease, on June 26th, at age 79.
American songwriter, Richard M. Sherman, died May 25th, at age 95. With his brother Robert B Sherman, they won 2 Academy Awards for their work on the 1964 musical film, Mary Poppins.
American basketball player, coach, and executive, Jerry West, died on June 12th, at age 86.
American political commentator, Alice Stewart, died on May 18th, 2024, at the age of 58. She worked on five Republican presidential campaigns, before joining CNN as a commentator.
American Hall of Fame songwriter, Mark James, died on June 8th, at the age of 83.
American volleyball player, Janisa Johnson, died of cancer on May 25th, 2024, at the age of 32.
American musician. and audio engineer, Steve Albini, died of a heart attack, on May 7th, at the age of 61. He was best known as a co-founding member, vocalist, and guitarist, of the American rock bands, Big Black, and Shellac.
American mixed martial artist, best known for his stint in the UFC, Geane Herrera, died on May 18th, at the age of 33.
American entertainment journalist, Sam Rubin, died of a heart attack, on May 10th, at the age of 64.
American saxophonist, David Sanborn, died of cancer, on May 12th, at the age of 78. During his career, he won six Grammy Awards.
British-American Tony Award winning theatre and film producer, Edgar Lansbury, died on May 2th, 2024, at the age of 94.
American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer, Dickey Betts, died on April 18th, 2024, at the age of 80. He was a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. In 1995, he was inducted with the band, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
American guitarist, Duane Eddy, died of cancer, on April 30th, at the age of 86. He was the most commercially successful instrumental artist in the history of rock and roll. In 1994, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
English actor, Ian McKellen, will not appear on the United Kingdom tour of his latest theatre production, after he was injured while performing in London. The veteran actor fell off stage last month, during a performance of Player Kings, at the Noël Coward theatre in London.
American actress, Vanessa Hudgens, and her husband, professional baseball player, Cole Tucker, have become parents. The couple, who married last year, were seen leaving a Santa Monica hospital, holding a bundled baby.
54-year-old Scottish actor, Gerard Butler, was spotted on a date in London with a model Penny Lane, who is 25 years his junior. She is 29 years old.
German city temporarily renames itself to welcome Taylor Swift. Gelsenkirchen, located in western Germany, will be temporarily renamed, Swift Kirchen. A sign with the new name will be installed in the city center and other crowded places. k2jsX-UqQZY |