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Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes at age 92.
Lance Reddick, 'The Wire' and 'John Wick' Star, Dies at 60
Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including "The Wire," "Fringe" and the "John Wick" franchise, has died. He was 60.
'What You Won't Do for Love' Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies
Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with "What You Won't Do for Love" and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow artists, has died, his wife said Wednesday.
Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, Pioneer for Women's Rights, Dies
Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's and family rights in Congress, died Monday night. She was 82.
Robert Blake, Actor Acquitted In Wife's Killing, Dies at 89
Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
Trailblazing Transgender Lawmaker Georgina Beyer Dies at 65
Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world's first openly transgender member of Parliament, died Monday at the age of 65.
Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61
Tom Sizemore, the "Saving Private Ryan" actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61.
Madonna's Older Brother has Died at Age 66, Family Says
Madonna's eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died, a family member said Saturday. He was 66.
Democrat Tony Earl, Former Wisconsin Governor, Dies at 86
Tony Earl, a Democrat who served one term as Wisconsin's governor in the 1980s and later bemoaned the increasing partisanship in politics, has died. He was 86.
Richard Belzer, Stand-up Comic and TV Detective, Dies at 78
Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU," has died. He was 78.
Hollywood Sex Symbol Raquel Welch Dies at 82
Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C." would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and '70s, has died. She was 82.
Watch: Legendary Composer Burt Bacharach Has Died at 94
Legendary composer Burt Bacharach, whose orchestral pop style was behind hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," dies at 94.
Lauded Rebel Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at Age 88
Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer known for perfumes sold worldwide but who made his name with metallic space-age fashions that put a bold, new edge on catwalks, has died, the group that owns his fashion house announced Friday.
'Laverne & Shirley' Actor Cindy Williams Dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died. She was 75.
Sylvia Syms, 'Ice Cold in Alex,' and 'Victim' Star, Dies
Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including "Ice Cold in Alex" and "Victim," has died, her family said Friday. She was 89.
Everett Quinton, 'Ridiculous Theatrical Company' Mainstay, Dies at 71
Everett Quinton, one of the mainstays of the New York queer theater scene since the 1970s, has died at the age of 71.
Reports: David Crosby, Rock Star and CSNY Co-Founder, Dies
David Crosby, the brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and an ongoing troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & (sometimes) Young, has died at 81, several media outlets reported.
Italian Film Legend Gina Lollobrigida Dies at Age 95
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world" after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.
Lisa Marie Presley Dies at 54 after Hospitalization
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
Jeff Beck, Guitar God who Influenced Generations, Dies at 78
Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way, has died. He was 78.