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Lisa Loring, The Original Wednesday Addams Actress, Dies at 64

Lisa Loring, The Original Wednesday Addams Actress, Dies at 64

Actress Lisa Loring, best known as the first actress to portray Wednesday Addams in the original 1960s “The Addams Family” sitcom, has died at the age of 64. According to a statement from Loring’s longtime agent Chris Carbaugh, Loring “passed away on Saturday surrounded by her family. Lisa was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend with a lifetime of amazing stories and experiences.”

The Groundbreaking News Anchor, Barbra Walters, Dies at 93

The Groundbreaking News Anchor, Barbra Walters, Dies at 93

Just 2 days before the new year, the world lost one of its most well-respected, and ground-breaking faces on television. Barbara Walters, one of the first female broadcasters, who played a huge role in helping women to break through the glass ceiling, passed away at 93 years of age. According to Cindi Berger, Walters’ spokesperson, “Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.”

Singer Aaron Carter Dies at 34

Singer Aaron Carter Dies at 34

Aaron Carter, former child pop star and younger brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, has died at the age of 34. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, authorities responded to a call for help Saturday morning at Carter’s residence in Lancaster, California where the singer was found “unresponsive” in a bathtub; as of writing, no cause of death has been given. He is survived by his brother, parents, and 11-month-old son, Prince.

Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Rejected Brando’s Oscar, Dies at 75

Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Rejected Brando’s Oscar, Dies at 75

Sacheen Littlefeather, the Apache civil rights activist and actress who rejected Marlon Brando’s Best Actor award on his behalf at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973, has died at the age of 75. Her death was announced Sunday (Oct. 2) by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. According to a statement from her family, Littlefeather died peacefully at her home in Marin Country, California.

Jean-Luc Godard Dies at 91

Jean-Luc Godard Dies at 91

Widely deemed as the father of French new wave cinema, legendary French-Swiss director Jean-Luc Godard has died at the age 91. Godard’s lawyer confirmed his passing earlier today. His medical report stated that he had chosen to end his own life through medical assistance, a practice known as euthanasia. He “had recourse to legal assistance in Switzerland for a voluntary departure” as he was “stricken with multiple incapacitating illnesses”, Godard’s legal council told AFP. The director died peacefully at home in Switzerland with wife Annie-Marie Miéville.

Queen Elizabeth Dies: What’s Next for the Crown

Queen Elizabeth Dies: What’s Next for the Crown

The queen died Thursday at the age of 96. Born in a time where 1 in 6 people on earth were subjects of her family, and crowned in 1953, she was the longest reigning monarch and reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom for 70 years. Her last public appearance was on tuesday when she formally appointed Liz Truss, 15th prime minister to serve under the queen

Actor David Warner Passed Away

Actor David Warner Passed Away

The iconic British Actor, David Warner, died at the age of 80 on July 24. The English actor appeared in several films including ‘The Omen’, ‘Time After Time’, and ‘Titanic.’ The BBC reported that the actor died from a “cancer-related illness” and that his family confirmed the news “with an overwhelmingly heavy heart”.

French Fashion Icon, Manfred Thierry Mugler, Dies at 73

French Fashion Icon, Manfred Thierry Mugler, Dies at 73

Fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose often dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Cardi B, has died at 73. His official Instagram account announced his death on Sunday, saying “May his soul Rest In Peace.” The post was all black with no image and just that caption. No cause of death was given in the post.

Former US Senator And Presidential Nominee Bob Dole Dies At 98

Former US Senator And Presidential Nominee Bob Dole Dies At 98

In a statement released by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, it was announced longtime Republican Kansas senator, Bob Dole, died Sunday morning. The statement said, “It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died earlier this morning in his sleep. At his death at 98 he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years.”

Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Dies From Cancer At 41

Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Dies From Cancer At 41

On Sunday, the world was shocked to hear about the passing of Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton men’s wear and founder of his wildly popular brand, Off-White. It was announced to the world by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) that he died in Chicago after a two-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare cancer, at the age of 41.

Former NFL player Keion Carpenter Passes Away

Former NFL player Keion Carpenter Passes Away

NFL player and Virginia Tech, Keion Carpenter passed away Thursday morning at age 39 in Jackson South Community Hospital. Carpenter was injured in a fall that had occurred while he was on vacation with his family. He was running to the car with his son when Keion accidentally slipped and fell hitting his head and […]

Heavens gained an abundance of Angels

Heavens gained an abundance of Angels

With in a blink of an eye, daughter and mother pass away. As you all know Carrie Fisher passed away December 27, 2016 and a day after unfortunately her mother Debbie Reynolds passed away as well. It’s being said that Debbie Reynolds suffered from a stroke. Wednesday morning she was in Beverly Hills at her […]

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