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Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood legend, dead at 79
Global December 05, 2017

(CNN)Beloved Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor died Monday evening at a hospital in Mumbai, India, a hospital spokesman said.

The 79-year-old actor had been battling chronic kidney disease, local media reported. His death was confirmed by Dr. Ram Narain, executive director at the Kokilaben Hospital.

Kapoor won immense popularity for his roles in Hindi films including "Jab jab Phool Khile" (When a Flower Blossoms), "Awara" (Vagabond), and "Kabhi Kabhie" (Sometimes), as well as his good looks.

Bollywood fans shared their memories and favorite pieces of Kapoor dialogue on social media Monday. Many described his death as the end of an era.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of those to offer his condolences, tweeting:

"Shashi Kapoor's versatility could be seen in his movies as well as in theatre, which he promoted with great passion. His brilliant acting will be remembered for generations to come. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers."

Talented family

Kapoor was born into a movie family. His father was an actor and playwright, performing all over the country during the Partition era with his repertory company the Prithvi Theaters. Kapoor's father starred in the plays which touched on the plight of refugees, nationhood, and the country's trajectory.

<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/29/media/frank-deford/index.html" target="_blank">Frank Deford</a>, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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Frank Deford, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/27/entertainment/gregg-allman-obituary/index.html?adkey=bn" target="_blank">Gregg Allman</a>, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the blues music he loved, died May 27. He was 69.

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Gregg Allman, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the blues music he loved, died May 27. He was 69.

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Former US Sen. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/27/politics/jim-bunning-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Jim Bunning</a>, the only National Baseball Hall of Fame member ever to serve in Congress, died May 26 at the age of 85.

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Former US Sen. Jim Bunning, the only National Baseball Hall of Fame member ever to serve in Congress, died May 26 at the age of 85.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/26/politics/zbigniew-brzezinski-dead/" target="_blank">Zbigniew Brzezinski</a>, the national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, died May 26 at age 89. Brzezinski is seen here at right talking with Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin in 1978.

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Zbigniew Brzezinski, the national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, died May 26 at age 89. Brzezinski is seen here at right talking with Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin in 1978.

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<a href="http://us.cnn.com/2017/05/23/entertainment/roger-moore-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roger Moore</a>, the actor famous for portraying James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985, died May 23 after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 89.

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Roger Moore, the actor famous for portraying James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985, died May 23 after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 89.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roger Ailes</a>, who transformed cable news and then American politics by building the Fox News Channel into a ratings powerhouse, died May 18. He was 77.

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Roger Ailes, who transformed cable news and then American politics by building the Fox News Channel into a ratings powerhouse, died May 18. He was 77.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/18/entertainment/chris-cornell-dead/index.html?adkey=bn">Chris Cornell</a>, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died May 17. Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April. Cornell hanged himself, according to a statement from the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died May 17. Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April. Cornell hanged himself, according to a statement from the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/14/entertainment/powers-boothe-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Powers Boothe</a>, known for his roles in "Sin City," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and "Deadwood," died May 14. The Emmy-winning actor was 68.

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Powers Boothe, known for his roles in "Sin City," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and "Deadwood," died May 14. The Emmy-winning actor was 68.

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American bobsledder <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/06/sport/olympic-champion-bobsledder-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Steven Holcomb</a>, who piloted a four-man team to Olympic gold in 2010, died on May 6. The 37-year-old was found in his room at the US training center in Lake Placid, New York. No cause of death was given.

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American bobsledder Steven Holcomb, who piloted a four-man team to Olympic gold in 2010, died on May 6. The 37-year-old was found in his room at the US training center in Lake Placid, New York. No cause of death was given.

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Veteran Indian actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/27/asia/bollywood-vinod-khanna-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Vinod Khanna</a> died May 4 at the age of 70. Khanna, who had been dubbed Bollywood's "original heartthrob," reportedly battled cancer for several years.

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Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna died May 4 at the age of 70. Khanna, who had been dubbed Bollywood's "original heartthrob," reportedly battled cancer for several years.

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Filmmaker <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/26/entertainment/jonathan-demme-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Jonathan Demme</a>, whose Oscar-winning thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" terrified audiences, died April 26 at the age of 73. Here, Demme works on the "Silence of the Lambs" set with actor Anthony Hopkins in 1991. Demme's other films include "Philadelphia," "Married to the Mob" and a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate."

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Filmmaker Jonathan Demme, whose Oscar-winning thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" terrified audiences, died April 26 at the age of 73. Here, Demme works on the "Silence of the Lambs" set with actor Anthony Hopkins in 1991. Demme's other films include "Philadelphia," "Married to the Mob" and a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate."

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Actress<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/22/entertainment/happy-days-star-erin-moran-dead/index.html"> Erin Moran</a>, best known as kid sister Joanie Cunningham on the TV show "Happy Days," was found dead on April 22. She was 56. Moran likely died from complications of Stage 4 cancer, officials said.

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Actress Erin Moran, best known as kid sister Joanie Cunningham on the TV show "Happy Days," was found dead on April 22. She was 56. Moran likely died from complications of Stage 4 cancer, officials said.

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Comedian <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/12/entertainment/charlie-murphy-dead/" target="_blank">Charlie Murphy</a> died April 12 after a battle with leukemia, according to his publicist Domenick Nati. He was 57. Murphy rose to fame for his work on the popular "Chapelle's Show," where he was a co-star and writer.

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Comedian Charlie Murphy died April 12 after a battle with leukemia, according to his publicist Domenick Nati. He was 57. Murphy rose to fame for his work on the popular "Chapelle's Show," where he was a co-star and writer.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/11/entertainment/j-geils-dead/" target="_blank">John Warren Geils Jr.</a>, the guitarist and founder of the eponymous J. Geils Band, was found dead in his Groton, Massachusetts, home on April 11, police said. He was 71.

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John Warren Geils Jr., the guitarist and founder of the eponymous J. Geils Band, was found dead in his Groton, Massachusetts, home on April 11, police said. He was 71.

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Comedian and actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/06/entertainment/don-rickles-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Don Rickles </a>died at his home in Los Angeles on April 6, according to his publicist Paul Shefrin. Rickles was 90.

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Comedian and actor Don Rickles died at his home in Los Angeles on April 6, according to his publicist Paul Shefrin. Rickles was 90.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/21/europe/martin-mcguinness-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Martin McGuinness</a>, the former Irish Republican Army commander who was also a deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, died March 21 after a short illness, according to a statement released by the Sinn Fein party. He was 66. McGuinness became Sinn Fein's chief negotiator during the Northern Ireland peace process, working with US President Bill Clinton on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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Martin McGuinness, the former Irish Republican Army commander who was also a deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, died March 21 after a short illness, according to a statement released by the Sinn Fein party. He was 66. McGuinness became Sinn Fein's chief negotiator during the Northern Ireland peace process, working with US President Bill Clinton on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/19/media/jimmy-breslin-dead/" target="_blank">Jimmy Breslin</a>, the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and champion of New York City's working class, died March 19 at the age of 88. Breslin's death was reported by his longtime employer, the New York Daily News.

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Jimmy Breslin, the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and champion of New York City's working class, died March 19 at the age of 88. Breslin's death was reported by his longtime employer, the New York Daily News.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/18/entertainment/chuck-berry-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Chuck Berry</a>, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," died March 18 at his home outside St. Louis, his verified Facebook page said. He was 90. Berry wrote and recorded the rock standards "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen."

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Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," died March 18 at his home outside St. Louis, his verified Facebook page said. He was 90. Berry wrote and recorded the rock standards "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/17/americas/derek-walcott-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Derek Walcott</a>, the Caribbean poet and playwright who won the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature, died March 17, according to the Nobel Prize website. He was 87.

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Derek Walcott, the Caribbean poet and playwright who won the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature, died March 17, according to the Nobel Prize website. He was 87.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/11/us/joni-sledge-of-sister-sledge-dies/" target="_blank">Joni Sledge</a>, a founding member of the R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, was found dead in her home in Phoenix on March 10, publicist Biff Warren told CNN. She was 60 years old. The cause of death was unknown.

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Joni Sledge, a founding member of the R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, was found dead in her home in Phoenix on March 10, publicist Biff Warren told CNN. She was 60 years old. The cause of death was unknown.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/06/entertainment/robert-osbourne/" target="_blank">Robert Osborne</a>, the film aficionado who was the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, died on March 6. He was 84.

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Robert Osborne, the film aficionado who was the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, died on March 6. He was 84.

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Judge <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/us/judge-joseph-wapner-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Joseph Wapner</a>, from the popular reality television program "The People's Court," died February 26, according to his son Judge Fred Wapner. He was 97.

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Judge Joseph Wapner, from the popular reality television program "The People's Court," died February 26, according to his son Judge Fred Wapner. He was 97.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/entertainment/bill-paxton-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Bill Paxton</a>, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," died February 26, according to a representative for his family. He was 61. Paxton died "due to complications from surgery," a statement said.

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Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," died February 26, according to a representative for his family. He was 61. Paxton died "due to complications from surgery," a statement said.

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Clyde Stubblefield, seen here on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," died February 18 at age 73. He was the drummer for James Brown in the 1960s and '70s. He laid down the groove on such Brown hits as "Cold Sweat," "Sex Machine" and "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." The drum break in the song "Funky Drummer" has been sampled and used in over 1,000 songs.

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Clyde Stubblefield, seen here on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," died February 18 at age 73. He was the drummer for James Brown in the 1960s and '70s. He laid down the groove on such Brown hits as "Cold Sweat," "Sex Machine" and "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." The drum break in the song "Funky Drummer" has been sampled and used in over 1,000 songs.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/18/politics/norma-mccorvey-roe-v-wade-figure-dies/index.html">Norma McCorvey</a>, the anonymous plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, died February 18, a priest close to her family said in a statement. Multiple media sources said she was 69. In this photo from 1989, McCorvey is on the left holding hands with attorney Gloria Allred. Roe v. Wade was the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion. McCorvey once supported the pro-choice movement but switched sides in 1995.

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Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, died February 18, a priest close to her family said in a statement. Multiple media sources said she was 69. In this photo from 1989, McCorvey is on the left holding hands with attorney Gloria Allred. Roe v. Wade was the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion. McCorvey once supported the pro-choice movement but switched sides in 1995.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/12/entertainment/al-jarreau-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Al Jarreau</a>, the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," "We're in This Love Together" and the theme song to the popular 1980's TV show, "Moonlighting," died February 12, according to posts on his verified social-media accounts. He was 76.

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Al Jarreau, the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," "We're in This Love Together" and the theme song to the popular 1980's TV show, "Moonlighting," died February 12, according to posts on his verified social-media accounts. He was 76.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/07/tv-shows/richard-hatch-dead/index.html">Richard Hatch</a>, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" series that ran from 1978-1979, died Tuesday, February 7, according to his manager Michael Kaliski. The 71-year-old actor had been battling pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from his family. Hatch played Tom Zarek in the show remake that started in 2003.

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Actor Richard Hatch, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" series that ran from 1978-1979, died Tuesday, February 7, according to his manager Michael Kaliski. The 71-year-old actor had been battling pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from his family. Hatch played Tom Zarek in the show remake that started in 2003.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/27/entertainment/john-hurt-obit/" target="_blank">John Hurt</a>, the British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in "Midnight Express" and "The Elephant Man," died January 27, his publicist said. He was 77.

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John Hurt, the British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in "Midnight Express" and "The Elephant Man," died January 27, his publicist said. He was 77.

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Actress <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/25/entertainment/mary-tyler-moore-death/index.html" target="_blank">Mary Tyler Moore</a>, whose eponymous 1970s series helped usher in a new era for women on television, died January 25, according to her longtime representative Mara Buxbaum. She was 80.

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Actress Mary Tyler Moore, whose eponymous 1970s series helped usher in a new era for women on television, died January 25, according to her longtime representative Mara Buxbaum. She was 80.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/16/us/eugene-cernan-dies/index.html">Eugene A. Cernan,</a> the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, died January 16, NASA said. He was 82.

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Eugene A. Cernan, the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, died January 16, NASA said. He was 82.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/15/us/jimmy-superfly-snuka-obit/index.html">Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka,</a> a pro wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope, died on January 15. He was 73.

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Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, a pro wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope, died on January 15. He was 73.

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Author and filmmaker <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/13/entertainment/william-peter-blatty-dies/index.html" target="_blank">William Peter Blatty,</a> who scared millions with the best-selling novel and Oscar-winning movie "The Exorcist," died January 12 from a form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, his widow said. He was 89.

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Author and filmmaker William Peter Blatty, who scared millions with the best-selling novel and Oscar-winning movie "The Exorcist," died January 12 from a form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, his widow said. He was 89.

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Veteran war correspondent <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/10/us/clare-hollingworth-obituary/index.html">Clare Hollingworth,</a> who broke the news that World War II had started, died on January 10. She was 105.

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Veteran war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, who broke the news that World War II had started, died on January 10. She was 105.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/03/asia/alfonso-wong-death-old-master-q/index.html">Alfonso Wong,</a> the creator of Asia's iconic "Old Master Q" comic strip, died January 1, according to the publisher of the comic. He was 93.

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Alfonso Wong, the creator of Asia's iconic "Old Master Q" comic strip, died January 1, according to the publisher of the comic. He was 93.

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Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor on set of the movie "Siddhartha," circa 1972.

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Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor on set of the movie "Siddhartha," circa 1972.

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American actor Jim Nabors (as Pvt. Gomer Pyle) smiles outside a Quonset hut during the filming of an episode of the television comedy series 'Gomer Pyle, USMC' entitled 'Corporal Duke,' California, June 26, 1968. The episode was originally broadcast on October 4, 1968.

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American actor Jim Nabors (as Pvt. Gomer Pyle) smiles outside a Quonset hut during the filming of an episode of the television comedy series 'Gomer Pyle, USMC' entitled 'Corporal Duke,' California, June 26, 1968. The episode was originally broadcast on October 4, 1968.

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<a href="http://www.preview.cnn.com/2017/11/25/entertainment/rance-howard-father-of-ron-obit/index.html">Rance Howard</a>, a stage, film and TV actor, died Saturday, November 25, at age 89, according to the twitter account of his son, movie director Ron Howard.

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Rance Howard, a stage, film and TV actor, died Saturday, November 25, at age 89, according to the twitter account of his son, movie director Ron Howard.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html" target="_blank">David Cassidy</a>, who came to fame as a '70s teen heartthrob and lead singer on "The Partridge Family," died on Tuesday, November 21, according to his publicist Jo-Ann Geffen. He was 67.

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David Cassidy, who came to fame as a '70s teen heartthrob and lead singer on "The Partridge Family," died on Tuesday, November 21, according to his publicist Jo-Ann Geffen. He was 67.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/20/entertainment/della-reese-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Della Reese</a>, who rose to fame as a jazz singer and later found television stardom on the drama "Touched by an Angel," died on Sunday, November 19. She was 86.

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Della Reese, who rose to fame as a jazz singer and later found television stardom on the drama "Touched by an Angel," died on Sunday, November 19. She was 86.

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Country music legend <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/19/entertainment/mel-tillis-country-music-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Mel Tillis</a> died early on November 19, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 85. Tillis was a prolific singer-songwriter who penned more than 1,000 songs and recorded more than 60 albums in a career that spanned six decades.

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Country music legend Mel Tillis died early on November 19, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 85. Tillis was a prolific singer-songwriter who penned more than 1,000 songs and recorded more than 60 albums in a career that spanned six decades.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/20/entertainment/earle-hyman-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Earle Hyman</a>, a longtime stage and TV actor who was best known for playing Bill Cosby's father on "The Cosby Show," died Friday, November 17. Hyman was 91.

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Earle Hyman, a longtime stage and TV actor who was best known for playing Bill Cosby's father on "The Cosby Show," died Friday, November 17. Hyman was 91.

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Longtime gossip columnist <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/12/us/liz-smith-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Liz Smith</a>, who started her column at the New York Daily News in 1976, died on November 12, according to the newspaper. She was 94. Known affectionately as the "the Grand Dame of Dish," Smith's legendary work included a chronicle of Donald and Ivana Trump's divorce, which made front-page news.

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Longtime gossip columnist Liz Smith, who started her column at the New York Daily News in 1976, died on November 12, according to the newspaper. She was 94. Known affectionately as the "the Grand Dame of Dish," Smith's legendary work included a chronicle of Donald and Ivana Trump's divorce, which made front-page news.

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/sport/roy-halladay-killed-florida-plane-crash/index.html" target="_blank">Roy Halladay</a>, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, died in a plane crash on November 7, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Halladay was 40.

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, died in a plane crash on November 7, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Halladay was 40.

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Former NASA astronaut Dick Gordon, the command module pilot on the second lunar landing mission, died on November 6. He was 88. Gordon spent more than 316 hours in space over two missions.

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Former NASA astronaut Dick Gordon, the command module pilot on the second lunar landing mission, died on November 6. He was 88. Gordon spent more than 316 hours in space over two missions.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/25/entertainment/fats-domino-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Antoine "Fats" Domino</a>, a titan of early rock 'n' roll whose piano-based hits -- such as "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" -- influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died on October 24. He was 89.

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Antoine "Fats" Domino, a titan of early rock 'n' roll whose piano-based hits -- such as "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" -- influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died on October 24. He was 89.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/entertainment/robert-guillaume-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Robert Guillaume</a>, best known for his lead role in the TV series "Benson" and as the voice of Rafiki in "The Lion King," died October 24 after a battle with prostate cancer, according to his wife, Donna. He was 89.

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Robert Guillaume, best known for his lead role in the TV series "Benson" and as the voice of Rafiki in "The Lion King," died October 24 after a battle with prostate cancer, according to his wife, Donna. He was 89.

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Fashion designer and popular "Project Runway" contestant <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/18/entertainment/mychael-knight-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Mychael Knight</a> died October 17 outside Atlanta, family spokesman Jerris Madison told CNN. Knight was 39. No cause of death was released.

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Fashion designer and popular "Project Runway" contestant Mychael Knight died October 17 outside Atlanta, family spokesman Jerris Madison told CNN. Knight was 39. No cause of death was released.

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Hall of Fame football quarterback <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737727-pro-football-hall-of-fame-qb-ya-tittle-dies-at-age-90" target="_blank">Y.A. Tittle </a>died October 8 at the age of 90. Tittle made the Pro Bowl seven times over his 17-year career, and he was the NFL's MVP in 1963. In this photo, Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. This became an iconic photograph that helped cement Tittle's name in football history.

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Hall of Fame football quarterback Y.A. Tittle died October 8 at the age of 90. Tittle made the Pro Bowl seven times over his 17-year career, and he was the NFL's MVP in 1963. In this photo, Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. This became an iconic photograph that helped cement Tittle's name in football history.

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Rock legend<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/03/entertainment/tom-petty-obit/index.html" target="_blank"> Tom Petty </a>died October 2 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, according to Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty was 66.

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Rock legend Tom Petty died October 2 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, according to Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty was 66.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/30/tv-shows/monty-hall-dead-at-96/index.html" target="_blank">Monty Hall</a>, best known as the cheerful and friendly host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," died September 30 in Los Angeles, his daughter Sharon Hall said. He was 96.

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Monty Hall, best known as the cheerful and friendly host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," died September 30 in Los Angeles, his daughter Sharon Hall said. He was 96.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/27/media/hugh-hefner/index.html" target="_blank">Hugh Hefner</a> -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- died September 27 at the age of 91, the magazine said.

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Hugh Hefner -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- died September 27 at the age of 91, the magazine said.

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Singer <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/24/entertainment/charles-bradley-soul-singer-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Charles Bradley</a>, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, died September 23 at the age of 68.

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Singer Charles Bradley, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, died September 23 at the age of 68.

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Former boxing champion <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/sport/jake-lamotta-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Jake LaMotta</a>, right, died September 19 at the age of 95. LaMotta was played by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie "Raging Bull."

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Former boxing champion Jake LaMotta, right, died September 19 at the age of 95. LaMotta was played by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie "Raging Bull."

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Longtime character actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/16/entertainment/obit-harry-dean-stanton/index.html">Harry Dean Stanton</a> died September 15 at the age of 91, according to his agent, John S. Kelly. Stanton, whose gaunt, worn looks were more recognizable to many than his name, appeared in more than 100 movies and 50 TV shows, including "Alien," "Repo Man," "Paris, Texas" and "Pretty in Pink."

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Longtime character actor Harry Dean Stanton died September 15 at the age of 91, according to his agent, John S. Kelly. Stanton, whose gaunt, worn looks were more recognizable to many than his name, appeared in more than 100 movies and 50 TV shows, including "Alien," "Repo Man," "Paris, Texas" and "Pretty in Pink."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/08/entertainment/troy-gentry-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Troy Gentry</a>, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, died following a helicopter crash in New Jersey on September 8, according to a statement posted on the group's official site. He was 50.

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Troy Gentry, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, died following a helicopter crash in New Jersey on September 8, according to a statement posted on the group's official site. He was 50.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/24/entertainment/jay-thomas-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Jay Thomas</a>, a comic and character actor whose credits include roles on "Cheers" and "Murphy Brown," died of cancer, his publicist said on August 24. Thomas was 69.

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Jay Thomas, a comic and character actor whose credits include roles on "Cheers" and "Murphy Brown," died of cancer, his publicist said on August 24. Thomas was 69.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/20/entertainment/jerry-lewis-dies/index.html?adkey=bn" target="_blank">Jerry Lewis</a>, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser, died August 20 after a brief illness. He was 91.

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Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser, died August 20 after a brief illness. He was 91.

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Comedian and civil rights activist <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/19/entertainment/dick-gregory-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Dick Gregory</a>, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died on August 19. He was 84.

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Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died on August 19. He was 84.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/08/entertainment/glen-campbell-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Glen Campbell</a>, the upbeat guitarist from Delight, Arkansas, whose smooth vocals and down-home manner made him a mainstay of music and television for decades, died August 8 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced on Facebook. The six-time Grammy Award winner was 81.

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Glen Campbell, the upbeat guitarist from Delight, Arkansas, whose smooth vocals and down-home manner made him a mainstay of music and television for decades, died August 8 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced on Facebook. The six-time Grammy Award winner was 81.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/entertainment/sam-shepard-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Sam Shepard</a>, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, died at his home in Kentucky on July 27. He was 73. Shepard authored more than 40 plays, winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child," which explored the breakdown of the traditional American family. Shepard also received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in the 1983 astronaut drama "The Right Stuff."

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Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, died at his home in Kentucky on July 27. He was 73. Shepard authored more than 40 plays, winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child," which explored the breakdown of the traditional American family. Shepard also received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in the 1983 astronaut drama "The Right Stuff."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/27/celebrities/june-foray-dies-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">June Foray</a>, the iconic voice of Rocky and Natasha in the popular and memorable "Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," died July 26. She was 99. Foray also was the voice of Nell in "Dudley Do-Right," Granny in the "Tweety and Sylvester" cartoons and Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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June Foray, the iconic voice of Rocky and Natasha in the popular and memorable "Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," died July 26. She was 99. Foray also was the voice of Nell in "Dudley Do-Right," Granny in the "Tweety and Sylvester" cartoons and Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/22/entertainment/john-heard-home-alone-actor-dead/index.html" target="_blank">John Heard</a>, a character actor best known as the father in the "Home Alone" movies, died July 21, according to the medical examiner's office in Santa Clara County, California. It said the actor was 71, but other reports listed his age as 72.

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John Heard, a character actor best known as the father in the "Home Alone" movies, died July 21, according to the medical examiner's office in Santa Clara County, California. It said the actor was 71, but other reports listed his age as 72.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/20/entertainment/chester-bennington-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Chester Bennington</a>, the lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead on July 20, according to a spokesman for the LA County Coroner. Bennington was 41. Authorities said they were treating the case as a possible suicide.

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Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead on July 20, according to a spokesman for the LA County Coroner. Bennington was 41. Authorities said they were treating the case as a possible suicide.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/16/entertainment/actor-martin-landau-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Martin Landau</a>, who starred in the 1960s television show "Mission Impossible" and won an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi in the movie "Ed Wood," died July 15 following "unexpected complications during a short hospitalization," his publicist Dick Guttman said. Landau was 89.

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Actor Martin Landau, who starred in the 1960s television show "Mission Impossible" and won an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi in the movie "Ed Wood," died July 15 following "unexpected complications during a short hospitalization," his publicist Dick Guttman said. Landau was 89.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/17/entertainment/stephen-furst-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Stephen Furst</a>, the actor who played Flounder in the 1978 movie "Animal House," died at age 63, his son Nathan Furst told CNN on June 17.

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Stephen Furst, the actor who played Flounder in the 1978 movie "Animal House," died at age 63, his son Nathan Furst told CNN on June 17.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/10/celebrities/obit-adam-west/index.html" target="_blank">Adam West</a>, star of the popular and campy 1960s "Batman" TV show, died June 9 after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," his family said in a statement. He was 88.

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Adam West, star of the popular and campy 1960s "Batman" TV show, died June 9 after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," his family said in a statement. He was 88.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/29/media/frank-deford/index.html" target="_blank">Frank Deford</a>, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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Frank Deford, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/27/entertainment/gregg-allman-obituary/index.html?adkey=bn" target="_blank">Gregg Allman</a>, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the blues music he loved, died May 27. He was 69.

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Gregg Allman, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the blues music he loved, died May 27. He was 69.

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Former US Sen. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/27/politics/jim-bunning-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Jim Bunning</a>, the only National Baseball Hall of Fame member ever to serve in Congress, died May 26 at the age of 85.

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Former US Sen. Jim Bunning, the only National Baseball Hall of Fame member ever to serve in Congress, died May 26 at the age of 85.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/26/politics/zbigniew-brzezinski-dead/" target="_blank">Zbigniew Brzezinski</a>, the national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, died May 26 at age 89. Brzezinski is seen here at right talking with Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin in 1978.

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Zbigniew Brzezinski, the national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, died May 26 at age 89. Brzezinski is seen here at right talking with Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin in 1978.

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<a href="http://us.cnn.com/2017/05/23/entertainment/roger-moore-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roger Moore</a>, the actor famous for portraying James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985, died May 23 after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 89.

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Roger Moore, the actor famous for portraying James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985, died May 23 after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He was 89.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/media/roger-ailes-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roger Ailes</a>, who transformed cable news and then American politics by building the Fox News Channel into a ratings powerhouse, died May 18. He was 77.

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Roger Ailes, who transformed cable news and then American politics by building the Fox News Channel into a ratings powerhouse, died May 18. He was 77.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/18/entertainment/chris-cornell-dead/index.html?adkey=bn">Chris Cornell</a>, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died May 17. Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April. Cornell hanged himself, according to a statement from the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died May 17. Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April. Cornell hanged himself, according to a statement from the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/14/entertainment/powers-boothe-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Powers Boothe</a>, known for his roles in "Sin City," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and "Deadwood," died May 14. The Emmy-winning actor was 68.

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Powers Boothe, known for his roles in "Sin City," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and "Deadwood," died May 14. The Emmy-winning actor was 68.

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American bobsledder <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/06/sport/olympic-champion-bobsledder-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Steven Holcomb</a>, who piloted a four-man team to Olympic gold in 2010, died on May 6. The 37-year-old was found in his room at the US training center in Lake Placid, New York. No cause of death was given.

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American bobsledder Steven Holcomb, who piloted a four-man team to Olympic gold in 2010, died on May 6. The 37-year-old was found in his room at the US training center in Lake Placid, New York. No cause of death was given.

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Veteran Indian actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/27/asia/bollywood-vinod-khanna-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Vinod Khanna</a> died May 4 at the age of 70. Khanna, who had been dubbed Bollywood's "original heartthrob," reportedly battled cancer for several years.

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Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna died May 4 at the age of 70. Khanna, who had been dubbed Bollywood's "original heartthrob," reportedly battled cancer for several years.

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Filmmaker <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/26/entertainment/jonathan-demme-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Jonathan Demme</a>, whose Oscar-winning thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" terrified audiences, died April 26 at the age of 73. Here, Demme works on the "Silence of the Lambs" set with actor Anthony Hopkins in 1991. Demme's other films include "Philadelphia," "Married to the Mob" and a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate."

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Filmmaker Jonathan Demme, whose Oscar-winning thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" terrified audiences, died April 26 at the age of 73. Here, Demme works on the "Silence of the Lambs" set with actor Anthony Hopkins in 1991. Demme's other films include "Philadelphia," "Married to the Mob" and a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate."

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Actress<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/22/entertainment/happy-days-star-erin-moran-dead/index.html"> Erin Moran</a>, best known as kid sister Joanie Cunningham on the TV show "Happy Days," was found dead on April 22. She was 56. Moran likely died from complications of Stage 4 cancer, officials said.

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Actress Erin Moran, best known as kid sister Joanie Cunningham on the TV show "Happy Days," was found dead on April 22. She was 56. Moran likely died from complications of Stage 4 cancer, officials said.

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Comedian <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/12/entertainment/charlie-murphy-dead/" target="_blank">Charlie Murphy</a> died April 12 after a battle with leukemia, according to his publicist Domenick Nati. He was 57. Murphy rose to fame for his work on the popular "Chapelle's Show," where he was a co-star and writer.

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Comedian Charlie Murphy died April 12 after a battle with leukemia, according to his publicist Domenick Nati. He was 57. Murphy rose to fame for his work on the popular "Chapelle's Show," where he was a co-star and writer.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/11/entertainment/j-geils-dead/" target="_blank">John Warren Geils Jr.</a>, the guitarist and founder of the eponymous J. Geils Band, was found dead in his Groton, Massachusetts, home on April 11, police said. He was 71.

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John Warren Geils Jr., the guitarist and founder of the eponymous J. Geils Band, was found dead in his Groton, Massachusetts, home on April 11, police said. He was 71.

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Comedian and actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/06/entertainment/don-rickles-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Don Rickles </a>died at his home in Los Angeles on April 6, according to his publicist Paul Shefrin. Rickles was 90.

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Comedian and actor Don Rickles died at his home in Los Angeles on April 6, according to his publicist Paul Shefrin. Rickles was 90.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/21/europe/martin-mcguinness-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Martin McGuinness</a>, the former Irish Republican Army commander who was also a deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, died March 21 after a short illness, according to a statement released by the Sinn Fein party. He was 66. McGuinness became Sinn Fein's chief negotiator during the Northern Ireland peace process, working with US President Bill Clinton on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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Martin McGuinness, the former Irish Republican Army commander who was also a deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, died March 21 after a short illness, according to a statement released by the Sinn Fein party. He was 66. McGuinness became Sinn Fein's chief negotiator during the Northern Ireland peace process, working with US President Bill Clinton on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/19/media/jimmy-breslin-dead/" target="_blank">Jimmy Breslin</a>, the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and champion of New York City's working class, died March 19 at the age of 88. Breslin's death was reported by his longtime employer, the New York Daily News.

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Jimmy Breslin, the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and champion of New York City's working class, died March 19 at the age of 88. Breslin's death was reported by his longtime employer, the New York Daily News.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/18/entertainment/chuck-berry-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Chuck Berry</a>, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," died March 18 at his home outside St. Louis, his verified Facebook page said. He was 90. Berry wrote and recorded the rock standards "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen."

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Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," died March 18 at his home outside St. Louis, his verified Facebook page said. He was 90. Berry wrote and recorded the rock standards "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/17/americas/derek-walcott-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Derek Walcott</a>, the Caribbean poet and playwright who won the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature, died March 17, according to the Nobel Prize website. He was 87.

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Derek Walcott, the Caribbean poet and playwright who won the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature, died March 17, according to the Nobel Prize website. He was 87.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/11/us/joni-sledge-of-sister-sledge-dies/" target="_blank">Joni Sledge</a>, a founding member of the R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, was found dead in her home in Phoenix on March 10, publicist Biff Warren told CNN. She was 60 years old. The cause of death was unknown.

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Joni Sledge, a founding member of the R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, was found dead in her home in Phoenix on March 10, publicist Biff Warren told CNN. She was 60 years old. The cause of death was unknown.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/06/entertainment/robert-osbourne/" target="_blank">Robert Osborne</a>, the film aficionado who was the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, died on March 6. He was 84.

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Robert Osborne, the film aficionado who was the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, died on March 6. He was 84.

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Judge <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/us/judge-joseph-wapner-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Joseph Wapner</a>, from the popular reality television program "The People's Court," died February 26, according to his son Judge Fred Wapner. He was 97.

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Judge Joseph Wapner, from the popular reality television program "The People's Court," died February 26, according to his son Judge Fred Wapner. He was 97.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/26/entertainment/bill-paxton-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Bill Paxton</a>, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," died February 26, according to a representative for his family. He was 61. Paxton died "due to complications from surgery," a statement said.

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Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "Twister," "Aliens" and "Titanic," died February 26, according to a representative for his family. He was 61. Paxton died "due to complications from surgery," a statement said.

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Clyde Stubblefield, seen here on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," died February 18 at age 73. He was the drummer for James Brown in the 1960s and '70s. He laid down the groove on such Brown hits as "Cold Sweat," "Sex Machine" and "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." The drum break in the song "Funky Drummer" has been sampled and used in over 1,000 songs.

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Clyde Stubblefield, seen here on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," died February 18 at age 73. He was the drummer for James Brown in the 1960s and '70s. He laid down the groove on such Brown hits as "Cold Sweat," "Sex Machine" and "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." The drum break in the song "Funky Drummer" has been sampled and used in over 1,000 songs.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/18/politics/norma-mccorvey-roe-v-wade-figure-dies/index.html">Norma McCorvey</a>, the anonymous plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, died February 18, a priest close to her family said in a statement. Multiple media sources said she was 69. In this photo from 1989, McCorvey is on the left holding hands with attorney Gloria Allred. Roe v. Wade was the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion. McCorvey once supported the pro-choice movement but switched sides in 1995.

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Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, died February 18, a priest close to her family said in a statement. Multiple media sources said she was 69. In this photo from 1989, McCorvey is on the left holding hands with attorney Gloria Allred. Roe v. Wade was the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion. McCorvey once supported the pro-choice movement but switched sides in 1995.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/12/entertainment/al-jarreau-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Al Jarreau</a>, the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," "We're in This Love Together" and the theme song to the popular 1980's TV show, "Moonlighting," died February 12, according to posts on his verified social-media accounts. He was 76.

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Al Jarreau, the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," "We're in This Love Together" and the theme song to the popular 1980's TV show, "Moonlighting," died February 12, according to posts on his verified social-media accounts. He was 76.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/07/tv-shows/richard-hatch-dead/index.html">Richard Hatch</a>, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" series that ran from 1978-1979, died Tuesday, February 7, according to his manager Michael Kaliski. The 71-year-old actor had been battling pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from his family. Hatch played Tom Zarek in the show remake that started in 2003.

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Actor Richard Hatch, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" series that ran from 1978-1979, died Tuesday, February 7, according to his manager Michael Kaliski. The 71-year-old actor had been battling pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from his family. Hatch played Tom Zarek in the show remake that started in 2003.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/27/entertainment/john-hurt-obit/" target="_blank">John Hurt</a>, the British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in "Midnight Express" and "The Elephant Man," died January 27, his publicist said. He was 77.

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John Hurt, the British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in "Midnight Express" and "The Elephant Man," died January 27, his publicist said. He was 77.

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Actress <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/25/entertainment/mary-tyler-moore-death/index.html" target="_blank">Mary Tyler Moore</a>, whose eponymous 1970s series helped usher in a new era for women on television, died January 25, according to her longtime representative Mara Buxbaum. She was 80.

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Actress Mary Tyler Moore, whose eponymous 1970s series helped usher in a new era for women on television, died January 25, according to her longtime representative Mara Buxbaum. She was 80.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/16/us/eugene-cernan-dies/index.html">Eugene A. Cernan,</a> the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, died January 16, NASA said. He was 82.

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Eugene A. Cernan, the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, died January 16, NASA said. He was 82.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/15/us/jimmy-superfly-snuka-obit/index.html">Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka,</a> a pro wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope, died on January 15. He was 73.

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Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, a pro wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring's top rope, died on January 15. He was 73.

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Author and filmmaker <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/13/entertainment/william-peter-blatty-dies/index.html" target="_blank">William Peter Blatty,</a> who scared millions with the best-selling novel and Oscar-winning movie "The Exorcist," died January 12 from a form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, his widow said. He was 89.

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Author and filmmaker William Peter Blatty, who scared millions with the best-selling novel and Oscar-winning movie "The Exorcist," died January 12 from a form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, his widow said. He was 89.

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Veteran war correspondent <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/10/us/clare-hollingworth-obituary/index.html">Clare Hollingworth,</a> who broke the news that World War II had started, died on January 10. She was 105.

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Veteran war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, who broke the news that World War II had started, died on January 10. She was 105.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/03/asia/alfonso-wong-death-old-master-q/index.html">Alfonso Wong,</a> the creator of Asia's iconic "Old Master Q" comic strip, died January 1, according to the publisher of the comic. He was 93.

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Alfonso Wong, the creator of Asia's iconic "Old Master Q" comic strip, died January 1, according to the publisher of the comic. He was 93.

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Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor on set of the movie "Siddhartha," circa 1972.

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Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor on set of the movie "Siddhartha," circa 1972.

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American actor Jim Nabors (as Pvt. Gomer Pyle) smiles outside a Quonset hut during the filming of an episode of the television comedy series 'Gomer Pyle, USMC' entitled 'Corporal Duke,' California, June 26, 1968. The episode was originally broadcast on October 4, 1968.

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American actor Jim Nabors (as Pvt. Gomer Pyle) smiles outside a Quonset hut during the filming of an episode of the television comedy series 'Gomer Pyle, USMC' entitled 'Corporal Duke,' California, June 26, 1968. The episode was originally broadcast on October 4, 1968.

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<a href="http://www.preview.cnn.com/2017/11/25/entertainment/rance-howard-father-of-ron-obit/index.html">Rance Howard</a>, a stage, film and TV actor, died Saturday, November 25, at age 89, according to the twitter account of his son, movie director Ron Howard.

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Rance Howard, a stage, film and TV actor, died Saturday, November 25, at age 89, according to the twitter account of his son, movie director Ron Howard.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html" target="_blank">David Cassidy</a>, who came to fame as a '70s teen heartthrob and lead singer on "The Partridge Family," died on Tuesday, November 21, according to his publicist Jo-Ann Geffen. He was 67.

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David Cassidy, who came to fame as a '70s teen heartthrob and lead singer on "The Partridge Family," died on Tuesday, November 21, according to his publicist Jo-Ann Geffen. He was 67.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/20/entertainment/della-reese-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Della Reese</a>, who rose to fame as a jazz singer and later found television stardom on the drama "Touched by an Angel," died on Sunday, November 19. She was 86.

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Della Reese, who rose to fame as a jazz singer and later found television stardom on the drama "Touched by an Angel," died on Sunday, November 19. She was 86.

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Country music legend <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/19/entertainment/mel-tillis-country-music-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Mel Tillis</a> died early on November 19, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 85. Tillis was a prolific singer-songwriter who penned more than 1,000 songs and recorded more than 60 albums in a career that spanned six decades.

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Country music legend Mel Tillis died early on November 19, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 85. Tillis was a prolific singer-songwriter who penned more than 1,000 songs and recorded more than 60 albums in a career that spanned six decades.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/20/entertainment/earle-hyman-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Earle Hyman</a>, a longtime stage and TV actor who was best known for playing Bill Cosby's father on "The Cosby Show," died Friday, November 17. Hyman was 91.

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Earle Hyman, a longtime stage and TV actor who was best known for playing Bill Cosby's father on "The Cosby Show," died Friday, November 17. Hyman was 91.

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Longtime gossip columnist <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/12/us/liz-smith-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Liz Smith</a>, who started her column at the New York Daily News in 1976, died on November 12, according to the newspaper. She was 94. Known affectionately as the "the Grand Dame of Dish," Smith's legendary work included a chronicle of Donald and Ivana Trump's divorce, which made front-page news.

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Longtime gossip columnist Liz Smith, who started her column at the New York Daily News in 1976, died on November 12, according to the newspaper. She was 94. Known affectionately as the "the Grand Dame of Dish," Smith's legendary work included a chronicle of Donald and Ivana Trump's divorce, which made front-page news.

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/sport/roy-halladay-killed-florida-plane-crash/index.html" target="_blank">Roy Halladay</a>, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, died in a plane crash on November 7, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Halladay was 40.

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, died in a plane crash on November 7, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Halladay was 40.

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Former NASA astronaut Dick Gordon, the command module pilot on the second lunar landing mission, died on November 6. He was 88. Gordon spent more than 316 hours in space over two missions.

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Former NASA astronaut Dick Gordon, the command module pilot on the second lunar landing mission, died on November 6. He was 88. Gordon spent more than 316 hours in space over two missions.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/25/entertainment/fats-domino-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Antoine "Fats" Domino</a>, a titan of early rock 'n' roll whose piano-based hits -- such as "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" -- influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died on October 24. He was 89.

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Antoine "Fats" Domino, a titan of early rock 'n' roll whose piano-based hits -- such as "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" -- influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died on October 24. He was 89.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/entertainment/robert-guillaume-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Robert Guillaume</a>, best known for his lead role in the TV series "Benson" and as the voice of Rafiki in "The Lion King," died October 24 after a battle with prostate cancer, according to his wife, Donna. He was 89.

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Robert Guillaume, best known for his lead role in the TV series "Benson" and as the voice of Rafiki in "The Lion King," died October 24 after a battle with prostate cancer, according to his wife, Donna. He was 89.

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Fashion designer and popular "Project Runway" contestant <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/18/entertainment/mychael-knight-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Mychael Knight</a> died October 17 outside Atlanta, family spokesman Jerris Madison told CNN. Knight was 39. No cause of death was released.

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Fashion designer and popular "Project Runway" contestant Mychael Knight died October 17 outside Atlanta, family spokesman Jerris Madison told CNN. Knight was 39. No cause of death was released.

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Hall of Fame football quarterback <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737727-pro-football-hall-of-fame-qb-ya-tittle-dies-at-age-90" target="_blank">Y.A. Tittle </a>died October 8 at the age of 90. Tittle made the Pro Bowl seven times over his 17-year career, and he was the NFL's MVP in 1963. In this photo, Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. This became an iconic photograph that helped cement Tittle's name in football history.

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Hall of Fame football quarterback Y.A. Tittle died October 8 at the age of 90. Tittle made the Pro Bowl seven times over his 17-year career, and he was the NFL's MVP in 1963. In this photo, Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. This became an iconic photograph that helped cement Tittle's name in football history.

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Rock legend<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/03/entertainment/tom-petty-obit/index.html" target="_blank"> Tom Petty </a>died October 2 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, according to Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty was 66.

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Rock legend Tom Petty died October 2 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, according to Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty was 66.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/30/tv-shows/monty-hall-dead-at-96/index.html" target="_blank">Monty Hall</a>, best known as the cheerful and friendly host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," died September 30 in Los Angeles, his daughter Sharon Hall said. He was 96.

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Monty Hall, best known as the cheerful and friendly host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," died September 30 in Los Angeles, his daughter Sharon Hall said. He was 96.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/27/media/hugh-hefner/index.html" target="_blank">Hugh Hefner</a> -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- died September 27 at the age of 91, the magazine said.

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Hugh Hefner -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- died September 27 at the age of 91, the magazine said.

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Singer <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/24/entertainment/charles-bradley-soul-singer-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Charles Bradley</a>, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, died September 23 at the age of 68.

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Singer Charles Bradley, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, died September 23 at the age of 68.

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Former boxing champion <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/sport/jake-lamotta-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Jake LaMotta</a>, right, died September 19 at the age of 95. LaMotta was played by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie "Raging Bull."

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Former boxing champion Jake LaMotta, right, died September 19 at the age of 95. LaMotta was played by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie "Raging Bull."

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Longtime character actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/16/entertainment/obit-harry-dean-stanton/index.html">Harry Dean Stanton</a> died September 15 at the age of 91, according to his agent, John S. Kelly. Stanton, whose gaunt, worn looks were more recognizable to many than his name, appeared in more than 100 movies and 50 TV shows, including "Alien," "Repo Man," "Paris, Texas" and "Pretty in Pink."

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Longtime character actor Harry Dean Stanton died September 15 at the age of 91, according to his agent, John S. Kelly. Stanton, whose gaunt, worn looks were more recognizable to many than his name, appeared in more than 100 movies and 50 TV shows, including "Alien," "Repo Man," "Paris, Texas" and "Pretty in Pink."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/08/entertainment/troy-gentry-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Troy Gentry</a>, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, died following a helicopter crash in New Jersey on September 8, according to a statement posted on the group's official site. He was 50.

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Troy Gentry, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, died following a helicopter crash in New Jersey on September 8, according to a statement posted on the group's official site. He was 50.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/24/entertainment/jay-thomas-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Jay Thomas</a>, a comic and character actor whose credits include roles on "Cheers" and "Murphy Brown," died of cancer, his publicist said on August 24. Thomas was 69.

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Jay Thomas, a comic and character actor whose credits include roles on "Cheers" and "Murphy Brown," died of cancer, his publicist said on August 24. Thomas was 69.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/20/entertainment/jerry-lewis-dies/index.html?adkey=bn" target="_blank">Jerry Lewis</a>, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser, died August 20 after a brief illness. He was 91.

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Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser, died August 20 after a brief illness. He was 91.

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Comedian and civil rights activist <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/19/entertainment/dick-gregory-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Dick Gregory</a>, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died on August 19. He was 84.

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Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died on August 19. He was 84.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/08/entertainment/glen-campbell-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Glen Campbell</a>, the upbeat guitarist from Delight, Arkansas, whose smooth vocals and down-home manner made him a mainstay of music and television for decades, died August 8 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced on Facebook. The six-time Grammy Award winner was 81.

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Glen Campbell, the upbeat guitarist from Delight, Arkansas, whose smooth vocals and down-home manner made him a mainstay of music and television for decades, died August 8 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced on Facebook. The six-time Grammy Award winner was 81.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/entertainment/sam-shepard-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Sam Shepard</a>, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, died at his home in Kentucky on July 27. He was 73. Shepard authored more than 40 plays, winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child," which explored the breakdown of the traditional American family. Shepard also received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in the 1983 astronaut drama "The Right Stuff."

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Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, died at his home in Kentucky on July 27. He was 73. Shepard authored more than 40 plays, winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child," which explored the breakdown of the traditional American family. Shepard also received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in the 1983 astronaut drama "The Right Stuff."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/27/celebrities/june-foray-dies-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">June Foray</a>, the iconic voice of Rocky and Natasha in the popular and memorable "Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," died July 26. She was 99. Foray also was the voice of Nell in "Dudley Do-Right," Granny in the "Tweety and Sylvester" cartoons and Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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June Foray, the iconic voice of Rocky and Natasha in the popular and memorable "Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," died July 26. She was 99. Foray also was the voice of Nell in "Dudley Do-Right," Granny in the "Tweety and Sylvester" cartoons and Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/22/entertainment/john-heard-home-alone-actor-dead/index.html" target="_blank">John Heard</a>, a character actor best known as the father in the "Home Alone" movies, died July 21, according to the medical examiner's office in Santa Clara County, California. It said the actor was 71, but other reports listed his age as 72.

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John Heard, a character actor best known as the father in the "Home Alone" movies, died July 21, according to the medical examiner's office in Santa Clara County, California. It said the actor was 71, but other reports listed his age as 72.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/20/entertainment/chester-bennington-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Chester Bennington</a>, the lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead on July 20, according to a spokesman for the LA County Coroner. Bennington was 41. Authorities said they were treating the case as a possible suicide.

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Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead on July 20, according to a spokesman for the LA County Coroner. Bennington was 41. Authorities said they were treating the case as a possible suicide.

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Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/16/entertainment/actor-martin-landau-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Martin Landau</a>, who starred in the 1960s television show "Mission Impossible" and won an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi in the movie "Ed Wood," died July 15 following "unexpected complications during a short hospitalization," his publicist Dick Guttman said. Landau was 89.

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Actor Martin Landau, who starred in the 1960s television show "Mission Impossible" and won an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi in the movie "Ed Wood," died July 15 following "unexpected complications during a short hospitalization," his publicist Dick Guttman said. Landau was 89.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/17/entertainment/stephen-furst-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Stephen Furst</a>, the actor who played Flounder in the 1978 movie "Animal House," died at age 63, his son Nathan Furst told CNN on June 17.

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Stephen Furst, the actor who played Flounder in the 1978 movie "Animal House," died at age 63, his son Nathan Furst told CNN on June 17.

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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/10/celebrities/obit-adam-west/index.html" target="_blank">Adam West</a>, star of the popular and campy 1960s "Batman" TV show, died June 9 after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," his family said in a statement. He was 88.

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Adam West, star of the popular and campy 1960s "Batman" TV show, died June 9 after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," his family said in a statement. He was 88.

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<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/29/media/frank-deford/index.html" target="_blank">Frank Deford</a>, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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Frank Deford, a renowned sportswriter and commentator, died May 28 at the age of 78. Here, Deford holds the final front page of The National Sports Daily when it folded in 1991. Deford was well known for his NPR commentaries as well as his decades-long career at Sports Illustrated.

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While Kapoor did play the stereotypical romantic Bollywood hero in many films, he did it out of compulsion to take care of his family, said Aseem Chhabra, author of "Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star."

The actor's real passion was theater. In 1972, Kapoor and his wife, Jennifer Kendal, founded thePrithvi Theatre in Mumbai. Its establishment was a dream of Kapoor's father.

Today the theater continues putting on plays in Hindi, English, Gujarati and Marathi.

Kapoor also acted in art films. He worked with Merchant Ivory Productions and later produced films of his own that were dedicated to social realism -- a far cry from the glitzy song and dance numbers of Bollywood.

Kapoor 'devastated' by wife's death

His career and life took a turn after the death of his wife in 1984, according to Chhabra.

Kapoor stopped acting for the most part and took up drinking instead, Chhabra said. He was drinking up to a bottle of vodka per day, at times. "He was devastated."

But for his fans, he will be remembered as the romantic, good-looking hero who could act alongside anyone.

Perhaps his most famous piece of dialogue comes from his role in the film "Deewar" (Wall). The story has him playing opposite one of Bollywood's biggest actors Amitabh Bachchan. The two play brothers in the film. Kapoor who becomes a police officer, is foil to Bachchan's character, who becomes a gangster in the city of Mumbai.

At the end of the film, the two brothers confront each other. Bachchan's character tells Kapoor, he has wealth, he has everything and asks him what he (Kapoor) has. Kapoor's response "Mere pas maan hai,"(I have mom) stuns Bachchan into silence.

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