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.”
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Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
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Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
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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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Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88
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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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Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
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Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
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Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dies at 78
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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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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
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Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
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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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