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Venturi, US Open Champion And CBS Analyst, Dies
Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82.
Jane Henson Of Muppet Family Fame Dies At 78
The Jim Henson Co. says Henson’s partner in marriage and Muppets has died.
Legendary Music Producer Phil Ramone Dead At 79
Phil Ramone, the masterful Grammy Award-winning engineer, arranger and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon, died Saturday of complications stemming from heart surgery, his family said. He was 79.
Celebrated Pianist, Cold War Hero Van Cliburn Dies At 78
For a time in Cold War America, Van Cliburn had all the trappings of a rock star: sold-out concerts, adoring, out-of-control fans and a name recognized worldwide. He even got a ticker-tape parade in New York City.
Shadow Morton, 1960s Songwriter, Dies At Age 71
Shadow Morton, a 1960s pop-song writer and producer whose biggest credits include “Leader of the Pack” and “Remember (Walking in the Sand),” has died. He was 71.
Richard Adams, Early Figure In Gay Marriage, Dies
Richard Adams, an early mover in the push for same-sex marriage both at the altar and in the courts, has died.
Actress Deborah Raffin Dies At 59
Deborah Raffin, an actress also who ran a successful audiobook company with the help of her celebrity friends, has died. She was 59.
Former Congressman, Lt. Governor Mervyn Dymally Dies At 86
Mervyn M. Dymally, former Lieutenant Governor of California, passed away Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 86.
First Black Mayor Of Inglewood, Former Senator Dies At 78
The first black mayor of Inglewood and former state Senator Edward Vincent died Friday. He was 78.
Coroner: Sage Stallone Died From Heart Attack
Sage Stallone, son of actor Sly Stallone, died of a heart attack, the LA County Coroner has confirmed.
Neil Armstrong’s Death Hits Close To Home In Los Angeles
He may have been famous for walking on the moon, but the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong Saturday hit close to home in Southern California.
Actress, Comedian Phyllis Diller Dies At 95
A manager for Phyllis Diller confirms to CBS News that the actress and comedian died Monday morning at her Los Angeles home.
Outspoken Feminist, Longtime Cosmo Editor Helen Gurley Brown Dies At 90
Helen Gurley Brown, longtime editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and the author of the bestselling “Sex and the Single Girl,” died at 90 years old in New York City Monday.
Report: Sage Stallone May Have Been Dead Several Days
TMZ is reporting that Sage Stallone, son of actor Sylvester Stallone, might have been dead for several days inside his Hollywood Hills home.
Oscar-Winning Star Ernest Borgnine Dies At 95
A longtime spokesman for Ernest Borgnine told the Associated Press Sunday that the Oscar-award winning actor died in Los Angeles on Sunday. He was 95.
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