1 hour ago Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93

Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.

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3 h. ago Sofia Gubaidulina, the composer who fused sound and spirituality, has died at age 93

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.

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3 d. ago South African playwright Athol Fugard, who chronicled apartheid, dies at 92

Prolific South African playwright Athol Fugard, who chronicled apartheid and its aftermath, has died at the age of 92.

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8 d. ago Remembering Carl Dean, partner to Dolly Parton for more than 60 years

Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene."

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9 d. ago Kee Malesky, NPR's research librarian for more than 20 years, has died at 74

Kee Malesky, NPR's research librarian for more than 20 years, has died at age 74. She left NPR in 2014. She's remembered for her love of facts, and here's another irrefutable one: She will be missed.

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9 d. ago Australian Blood, Plasma Donor Who Saved over 2 Million Babies Dies at 88

An Australian man who was nicknamed the "Man with the Golden Arm" and saved over two million babies through his blood and plasma donations has died at the age of 88. The post Australian Blood, Plasma Donor Who Saved over 2 Million Babies Dies at 88 appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Famed snowboarder Luke 'The Dingo' Trembath dead at 38; tributes from Tony Hawk, others pour in

Luke "The Dingo" Trembath, a famed snowboarder and media personality from Australia, has died at the age of 38, sending shockwaves to those who knew him.

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2 w. ago 'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.

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2 w. ago Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy TV shows at the dawn of the millennium — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39. The post Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at at 39 appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago R&B legend Roberta Flack, known for 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at 88

Singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

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2 w. ago Secret Service agent who attempted to shield JFK from assassination dead at 93

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped into action to attempt to help President John F. Kennedy during his assassination, has died at the age of 93.

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2 w. ago Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

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3 w. ago Hurricane, the hero Belgian Malinois who protected the Obama White House from intruder, has died

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.

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3 w. ago BU researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers at Boston University’s CTE Center found that Hull had stage 2 CTE when he died at the age of 84 in 2023. The post BU researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Paquita la del Barrio, Pioneering Traditional Mexican Songstress, Dies at 77

Paquita la del Barrio, an iconic singer of traditional Mexican ranchera music who subverted the testosterone-driven genre with lyrics disparaging philandering men, died on Monday at the age of 77, leaving a legacy in Latin America like no other. The post Paquita la del Barrio, Pioneering Traditional Mexican Songstress, Dies at 77 appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago 'Father' of Nutella, world's most famous hazelnut spread, dies at 97

Francesco Rivella, who is better known as the "Father of Nutella" for his role in creating the world's most famous hazelnut spread, died at age 97 on Feb. 14, 2025.

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