Celebrity Obituary thread

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Robert John Dies: ‘Sad Eyes’ Singer Was 79

Not a super recognizable face, but most people know his song(s)!

Robert John Dies: ‘Sad Eyes’ Singer Was 79

Robert John, whose "Sad Eyes" hit No. 1 in the U.S. and had a Top 5 hit with a cover of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," died February 24 at age 79.

deadline.com

 

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Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’

Exclusive | Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star shared troubling posts

Trachtenberg starred in a variety of kid-oriented movies and shows, making her film debut in 1996’s “Harriet the Spy.”

nypost.com

 

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Gene Hackman (95), his wife, and dog found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected

That is today's WTF?? news

Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the film star and wife Betsy Arakawa had died, along with their dog.

www.santafenewmexican.com

 

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Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dies at 65

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Kilmer, the youngest actor ever accepted to the prestigious Juilliard School at the time he attended, experienced the ups and downs of fame more dramatically than most.

apnews.com