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Loretta Lynn’s daughters are keeping their mother’s memory close to their hearts after her heartbreaking death. In an interview on “Today,” Patsy and Peggy Lynn discussed how faith was fundamental to their mother. During the appearance, Patsy said, “No matter what faith people have in their lives, my mom was a strong believer. It gave…

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Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock’n Roll best known for her powerfully raw vocals and blistering performances, died after a long illness at her residence in Switzerland. She was 83 years old. Her manager released a statement, saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and…

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Jerry Springer, the one-time Cincinnati mayor and television host whose show became a U.S. cultural pariah and ratings powerhouse, passed away at 79. A statement from Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, said Springer died peacefully at his home in Chicago after a brief illness. The statement continued, “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at…

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Melinda Dillon, the two-time Academy Award nominee who starred in “A Christmas Story” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” died at 83. The actress’ obituary noted that people could share “fond memories and expressions of sympathy” for the Dillon family on the Neptune Society’s Long Beach location website. Dillon received a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for her role…

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