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Veteran Hollywood actor Tom Skerritt, best known for his memorable roles in “Picket Fences,” “Top Gun,” and “Alien,” has died at the age of 93. Skerritt died Wednesday, October 21, of natural causes, his publicist told Variety. His death marks the loss of a familiar Hollywood face whose career spanned more than six decades. With…

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Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay has died at age 69 following a battle with cancer, leaving behind a hockey legacy and a girlfriend who said she finds comfort in her Christian faith. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, announced Duguay’s death on Thursday, October 22, in a social…

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Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach who led the franchise to its only Super Bowl championship, has died at the age of 86. Ditka’s family confirmed his death on Friday, October 9, in a heartfelt statement shared by Jarrett Payton, the son of late Bears running back Walter Payton. “It is with profound sadness…

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For millions of “Saved by the Bell” fans, Dennis Haskins will forever be Mr. Belding — the lovable, often-exasperated principal who spent years trying to keep Zack Morris and the rest of the Bayside High gang out of trouble. But as news spread of Haskins’ death at age 75, those who knew him best remembered…

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Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of hockey’s most recognizable and beloved voices during nearly three decades at ESPN, has died at 70. Melrose died Wednesday after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, which prompted him to step away from ESPN in 2023. His wife, Cindy, confirmed his death to the…

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Dolly Parton spent a lifetime dreaming big, and even in her final days, the country music legend wasn’t finished. Just four days before her death at age 80, Parton spoke about the health struggles that had slowed her down — and the dreams that continued to push her forward. “I’ve dreamed myself into a corner…

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Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Super Bowl champion O.J. Brigance, whose unwavering Christian faith became central to his nearly two-decade battle with ALS, has died at 56. The Ravens announced Brigance’s death, remembering him not only for his accomplishments on the football field but also for the faith, courage and determination he displayed after being…

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Hayden Panettiere, the former child star who grew up before audiences and became best known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Remember the Titans,” has died. She was 36. Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, in Greenville, South Carolina, after she was found unresponsive at an apartment complex. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but she…

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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Ben Jones, the actor who brought beloved mechanic Cooter Davenport to life, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy that stretched far beyond television. While millions will remember his warm smile, Southern charm and role on one of America’s most beloved family shows, those who knew Jones…

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Senator Lindsey Graham’s life is being honored this week after his funeral service on Tuesday. The funeral took place at the Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital, with many statesmen in attendance, including Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu. President Trump delivered a eulogy for the staple of the US Senate, who died…
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