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James Randi, Dazzling Magician and Skeptic, Dies at 92
James Randi, a magician who later challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers with such voracity that he became regarded as the country's foremost skeptic, has died, his foundation announced. He was 92.
'Gimme Some Lovin' Rock Star Spencer Davis Dead at 81
Spencer Davis, a British guitarist and bandleader whose eponymous rock group had 1960s hits including "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man," has died. He was 81.
Rhonda Fleming, Film Star of '40s and '50s, Dies at 97
Actress Rhonda Fleming, the fiery redhead who appeared with Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Ronald Reagan and other film stars of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 97.
'Two and a Half Men' Star Conchata Ferrell Dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV's "Two and a Half Men" after a long career as a character actor on stage and in movies, including "Mystic Pizza" and "Network," has died. She was 77.
Remembering Transgender Activist Monica Roberts
Trailblazing African American transgender rights activist and TransGriot founder Monica Roberts died earlier this week. She was 58.
Whitey Ford, Hall of Fame Ace for Mighty Yankees, Died at 91
Whitey Ford, the street-smart New Yorker who had the best winning percentage of any pitcher in the 20th century and helped the Yankees become baseball's perennial champions in the 1950s and '60s, died Thursday night. He was 91.
Guitar Rock God Eddie Van Halen Dies of Cancer at 65
Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock's biggest groups, has died. He was 65.
Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada Dies from COVID-19 at Age 81
Kenzo Takada, the iconic French-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81.
'I Am Woman' Singer Helen Reddy Dies At 78 in Los Angeles
Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her feminist anthem "I Am Woman" and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78.
Soraya Santiago, Puerto Rico LGBTQ Icon, Dies at 73
Soraya Santiago, the first person from Puerto Rico to undergo gender reassignment surgery and a longtime icon for the U.S. territory's LGBTQ community, has died. She was 73.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. She was 87.
Matthew Simmons, April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: Healer, Social Worker, Musician was Also Known as Drag Performer Peggy L'Eggs
Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, at his Oakland apartment. Friends and colleagues offered a stream of tributes and remembrances.
James Bond, 'Avengers' Star Diana Rigg Dies at 82
Diana Rigg, a British actress who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series "The Avengers," has died. She was 82.
YouTube Star & Social Influencer Ethan Peters Dies at 17
Influencer and YouTube star Ethan Peters, known as Ethan Is Supreme, has died. He was 17.
Randall Kenan Dies: Author Depicted Black, Gay Life in Prose
Randall Kenan, an author whose stories explored the experience of being Black and gay in the American South, has died. He was 57.
Chadwick Boseman, Who Embodied Black Icons, Dies of Cancer
Chadwick Boseman, who achieved international stardom at the titular character in "Black Panther," died Friday from complications from colon cancer. He was 43.
Two Navajo Sisters Who Were Inseparable Died of COVID Just Weeks Apart
Cheryl and Corrina Thinn are among hundreds of U.S. health care workers who died after helping patients battle the virus.
Adult Performer Roman Heart Passed Away, Social Media Reports
Roman Heart, the award-winning adult performer, reportedly died late last year, according to his friend and a number of social media posts that have come up in the last week. He was 33.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dies at 34
"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Chi Chi DeVayne has died after a stint in the hospital. She was 34.
Former Illinois Gov. Thompson, Who Fought Corruption, Dies
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, whose prosecutions of public officials — including a predecessor — helped catapult him to become the state's longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84.
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