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George Maharis, star of TV's 'Route 66' in the 1960s, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Maharis, a stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series "Route 66," has died.
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Quebec actor Michel Côté, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

Quebec actor Michel Côté, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

MONTREAL — Quebec actor Michel Côté, who captivated audiences with his roles in the theatre piece "Broue" and films such as "Cruising Bar" and "C.R.A.Z.Y.," has died at 72, his family said Monday.
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Ed Ames, pop singer and TV star, dies at 95

Ed Ames, the youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater, has died. He was 95.
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Denny Stolz, former Michigan State football coach, dies at 89

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denny Stolz, who was named football coach of the year in four conferences, has died. He was 89. Michigan State announced Stolz died on Thursday. The family informed the school of his death, and no cause was given.
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Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83

Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the ch
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Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83

Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83

A collection of tributes that poured in Wednesday from musicians, actors and athletes following the death of musical superstar Tina Turner, “I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
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Fusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 26

Fusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 26

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, has died. He was 26. He was euthanized Tuesday at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, due to the infirmities of old age, the farm said Wednesday.
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Canadian theatre director Daniel Brooks, first Siminovitch Prize winner, dies at 64

Canadian theatre director Daniel Brooks, first Siminovitch Prize winner, dies at 64

TORONTO — Daniel Brooks, a renowned Canadian theatre director who spent his decadeslong career pushing against the bounds of his medium, has died at 64.
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Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94

Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte as well as scoring four of his son Spike’s early films, including the hit “Do the Right Thing” and two songs fo
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'Embodiment of a sunbeam': Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28

'Embodiment of a sunbeam': Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28

TORONTO — A Canadian actor and musician who won accolades from an early age is being remembered as an inspiring artist who lived “the best life” and continued to work even in her final days.
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