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Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

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Actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Animal House, dies aged 88 after a long illness

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rrvdq3g9zo

R.I.P President Snow, I think this was the only film I've watched him in.

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R.I.P President Snow, I think this was the only film I've watched him in.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is another great one. Probably my favourite film of that year (1978).

He starred alongside Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek:

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One of the worst climate deniers.

This guy once brought a snowball into the Senate chamber to "disprove" climate change.

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Former Sen. Jim Inhofe dead at 89

07/09/24 11:01 AM ET

Former Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) has died at the age of 89, his family announced Tuesday.

Inhofe died shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, surrounded by his wife, Kay, and three surviving children, Molly, Jimmy and Katy, the family said.

Inhofe’s family said he contracted a sudden illness but did not provide details. The Associated Press reported he had a stroke over the July Fourth holiday.

His death comes nearly two years after the former senator retired from the upper chamber in 2023, having served for more than 20 years in Congress. He was Oklahoma’s longest-serving U.S. senator.

Prior to his time in the Senate, Inhofe served in the House for seven years. Before his time on Capitol Hill, Inhofe was the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma for six years and served stints in the state Legislature.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/476 ... ead-at-89/

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Shelley Duvall: The Shining actress dies aged 75

Thursday 11 July 2024 16:45, UK



Shelley Duvall, best known for her role in The Shining, has died at the age of 75.

Duvall died in her sleep from complications of diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, her partner told The Hollywood Reporter.

"My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she's free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley," Dan Gilroy said.

Duvall played Wendy Torrance in the iconic 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring alongside Jack Nicholson.

https://news.sky.com/story/shelley-duva ... 5-13176677

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Remembering Shannen Doherty, the Beverly Hills 'badass'

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Fans are mourning US actress Shannen Doherty, who has died the age of 53 of cancer.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” her publicist, Leslie Sloane said.

Doherty enjoyed a screen career spanning four decades as the star of hit TV shows like Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed.

Although Doherty and the characters she played usually seemed to inhabit a glossier, more beautiful world, she was always someone viewers could relate to on screen, and was a self-proclaimed "badass" in real life.

The Memphis-born star began acting as a child with appearances in TV series such as Voyagers, Our House and Father Murphy, before joining the cast of the long-running Little House on the Prairie as Jenny Wilder at the age of 11 in 1982.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n1gdn4jkno

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78

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China-born actress Cheng Pei-pei, who starred in Oscar-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has died in San Francisco at the age of 78.

A pioneer of martial arts roles for female actors, Cheng became a major performer in action films after she starred in Come Drink with Me by King Hu in 1966. The film achieved critical acclaim and won Cheng international attention.

After moving to the US she inspired a new generation of directors from East Asia to Hollywood to make female-driven swordplay films.

Cheng's family said she had been privately battling a neurodegenerative brain disease with symptoms similar to Parkinson's since 2019 and passed away on Wednesday.

“Our mom wanted to be remembered by how she was: the legendary Queen of Martial Arts... a versatile, award-winning actress whose film and television career spanned over six decades, not only in Asia but internationally as well,” her family wrote on Facebook.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn38jrnp9jeo

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Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80

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Vietnam’s long-serving leader Nguyen Phu Trong has died "after a period of illness", marking the end of a political era.

The announcement came days after the government said he was stepping back to focus on his health and had handed duties to President To Lam.

As the general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party since 2011, and at one point also double-hatting as president, Mr Trong was seen as one of the country’s most powerful leaders in decades.

Besides overseeing the supercharged growth of Vietnam’s economy, the 80-year-old was known for his “blazing furnaces” anti-corruption campaign.

Mr Trong’s death comes at a time of political turbulence for Vietnam’s Communist leadership. In recent months three top leaders quit following unspecified accusations of wrongdoing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y3r09zr2o

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Tributes paid as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76

— Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76

— The Swede was the first foreign coach to manage England

— He led the side to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cup and 2004 Euros

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cwywd2e5317t

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Juan Izquierdo, Uruguayan footballer, dies aged 27 after collapsing on pitch

Wed 28 Aug 2024 04.05 BST

Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Club Nacional team has announced.

The 27-year-old had been undergoing medical treatment since he collapsed during the second leg of a Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie against Sāo Paulo at Brazil’s Morumbi stadium on 22 August.

“It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo,” Nacional wrote on X. “We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. All of Nacional is in mourning for his irreparable loss.”

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... 7-collapse

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James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies aged 93

Mon 9 Sep 2024 21.59 BST

James Earl Jones, the actor whose beautifully sonorous tones gave voice to Star Wars’ principal villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93.

Jones died at his home in Dutchess county, New York, according to an announcement from his representatives. No cause of death was provided.

Among those to pay tribute to James was Star Wars creator George Lucas, who called him “an incredible actor, a most unique voice both in art and spirit”. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader’s son, wrote on social media: “RIP dad.”

Kevin Costner, Jones’ co-star in Field of Dreams, wrote: “That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field of Dreams.”

“Legendary doesn’t even begin to describe his iconic roles and impact on cinema forever,” actor Octavia Spencer wrote, while actor Colman Domingo described him as “a master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best.”

https://www.theguardian.com/film/articl ... jones-dies

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Maggie Smith: Oscar-winning Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star dies, aged 89

Friday 27 September 2024 14:31 BST



Dame Maggie Smith, the beloved British star of stage and screen, has died, aged 89.

News of Smith’s death was announced on Friday (27 September) by her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, who said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning.

“An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.

“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

RIP Maggie Smith, one of the best actresses of our time, I will remember you as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise.

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Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69

High-profile politician reported to have collapsed after delivering speech in North Macedonia on Saturday

Sat 12 Oct 2024 17.43 BST

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and one of the most influential figures in the campaign for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69.

Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007. He stood down from the role after failing to secure independence in the 2014 referendum, handing over to his deputy, Nicola Sturgeon.

Reports suggested that he collapsed after delivering a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday.

Salmond began his second stint as SNP leader in 2004, securing power in Holyrood in 2007. That was followed by a sweeping victory in Scottish parliamentary elections in 2011 – the precursor to the independence vote.

Salmond eventually resigned from the SNP in 2018 in the wake of sexual harassment allegations, forming and leading the rival Alba party. He was cleared of all criminal charges in 2020, following a trial.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... -macedonia



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One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires, local media reports

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment ... r-AA1sotTb

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Geoff Capes, Britain’s greatest shot putter and two-time World’s Strongest Man, dies aged 75

Wed 23 Oct 2024 17.35 BST

Geoff Capes, who competed for Great Britain in the shot put at three Olympic Games, won two Commonwealth titles and twice won the World’s Strongest Man competition, has died aged 75.

A family statement said: “The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. Britain’s finest shot-putter and twice world’s strongest man.”

Capes was at the height of his sporting prowess in the 1970s, competing in the Great Britain team for 11 years, and racking up the largest number of athletics caps in history for his country. He became a household name after his track and field career was over, starring in the hugely popular Superstars TV programme which attracted 10 million viewers at its height and then winning the famous World’s Strongest Man title in 1983 and 1985.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... es-aged-75

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Blair and Brown lead tributes to Labour 'titan' John Prescott

• Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died aged 86
• His family said he died peacefully on Wednesday to the sound of jazz music at his care home, where he had been living with Alzheimer's
• Tony Blair says he's devastated, telling the BBC there was "no-one quite like him in British politics", and recalling the moment he punched someone in the 2001 election campaign
• Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls him a "true giant of the Labour movement"
• The former trade union activist served in Blair's government for 10 years, and held his Kingston upon Hull East seat in Parliament for almost 40 years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce9gp7eke44t

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Sad to hear that Marshall Brain has passed away.

Futurist, UBI advocate, and creator of the How Stuff Works website.

RIP.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/nc-stat ... mber-2024/