Ken Rosenthal, Founder of Panera Bread’s Forerunner, Dies at 81
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He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - 3d -
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”The New York Times - 2d -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
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Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98
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Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69
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Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies
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David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83
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Man dies at Manchester airport after arrest by Border Force officers
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Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88
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William R. Lucas, Official Blamed in Challenger Tragedy, Dies at 102
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Daniel Bisogno, longtime host of Mexico's 'Ventaneando,' dies at 51
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Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95
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Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
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Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dies at 78
She played the rapper music as a child, stood by his side during his meteoric career and navigated the legal and artistic questions that arose after his killing.The New York Times - 1d -
Anger as aid worker dies after DR Congo shooting
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Police hunt van driver as girl dies in tram crash
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Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
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Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - 23h -
Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.The New York Times - 23h -
Lynne Marie Stewart, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor, dies at age 78
The actor who played Charlie's mother in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and starred in "Pee-wee's Playhouse" died at age 78 on Friday, a spokesperson for the actress confirmed to CBS News.CBS News - 10h -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
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G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80
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Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
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Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
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Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
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Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G. and steward of his legacy, dies at 78
Voletta Wallace worked to elevate her son's short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness. Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down in 1997 in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
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Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies
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8-year-old boy dies as boat carrying 'reverse flow' of migrants capsizes off Panama coast
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‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
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