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Onyeka Onwenu, Beloved Nigerian Entertainer and Journalist, Dead at 72
Nicknamed the "Elegant Stallion," Onwenu moved a nation with her music, films, reporting, and political work
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Chino XL, Rapper Known for Potent Lyricism, Dead at 50
The rap veteran had just joined Rakim on "Pendulum Swing" last week
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Martin Phillipps, Frontman of New Zealand Band the Chills, Dead at 61
Creative force behind cult jangle-pop group "died unexpectedly," family says in a statement
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John Mayall, Legendary Pioneer of British Blues, Dead at 90
“Keep on playing the blues somewhere, John,” his family wrote of the musician who worked with Eric Clapton, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood throughout his storied career
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Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Last Surviving Original Four Tops Member, Dead at 88
Fakir logged over 70 years in the Motown act, singing on timeless hits like "Reach Out I'll Be There," "Standing in the Shadows of Love," and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)"
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Moby Grape Guitarist and Founding Member Jerry Miller Dead at 81
Pacific Northwest musician was a key part of the influential Bay Area band in the 1960s, with fans including Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Longtime Congresswoman From Houston, Dead at 74
During nearly 30 years as a representative, Jackson Lee led efforts to establish Juneteenth as federal holiday and helped author the Violence Against Women Act
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Cheng Pei Pei, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Actress, Dead at 78
Pioneering "Queen of Martial Arts" starred in dozens of wuxia films in Hong Kong before reaching a global audience as villain in director Ang Lee's Oscar-winning 2000 epic
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Why the ‘Newhart’ Finale Is the Perfect Example of Bob Newhart’s Comic Genius
The comedian and TV star — who died Thursday at age 94 — knew that his second series would always be compared to his first. So he crafted the greatest sitcom farewell ever
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Bob Newhart, Groundbreaking Stand-Up Comic and TV Sitcom Legend, Dead at 94
Comedian and actor’s deadpan manner and laconic approach led to bestselling comedy albums and starring roles in two long-running sitcoms
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