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  • jan 2023 morreu david crosby

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    David Crosby: 81 Years-Old

    David Crosby was a prolific American songwriter, singer, and guitarist, who joined the famous band The Byrds in 1964. He then formed his own band in 1968 named Crosby, Stills & Nash with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, and they went on to win many awards before Crosby decided to start a solo career.

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    In 1994, famous singer Phil Collins paid for Crosby’s liver transplant, which was highly publicized and caused controversy due to his well-known struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Following a long fight with ongoing illnesses, Crosby passed away at the age of 81 on January 18, 2023.

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  • morreu filho de evil knievel

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    Robbie Knievel: 60 Years Old

    After losing a battle with pancreatic cancer, Robbie Knievel left this world at the age of 60. He was famous for his stunt performances, record-breaking motorcycle jumps, and of course, being Evel Knievel’s son.

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15:  Daredevil motorcyclist Robbie Knievel poses during a photocall at The Hospital Club on December 15, 2009 in London, England. Son of Evel Knievel, Robbie Knievel, announced plans to make a record attempt to beat his father
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    “Kaptain Robbie Knievel” set 20 world records and completed hundreds of dangerous jumps, some paying tribute to the feats of his father. The American Daredevil followed his father into the high-flying, bone-shattering world of motorcycle stunt performances, landing more than 350 jumps over his death-defying 30-year career.

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  • harry belafonte morreu abril

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    Harry Belafonte, 96, April 25th, 2023

    Belafonte is a Jamaican-American singer, actor, and social activist, born on March 1, 1927. He is widely known for popularizing Caribbean music and calypso in the 1950s, including hits such as “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in the Line.” He has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the landmark miniseries Roots.

     

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    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22:  Singer Harry Belafonte speaks during a press junket at The Bing Decision Maker Series with the “Sing Your Song” Cast and Filmmakers on January 22, 2011 in Park City, Utah.  (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)
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    Beyond his entertainment career, Belafonte has been a prominent advocate for social justice and civil rights. He worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He also served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994.

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  • burt bacharach morreu

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    Burt Bacharach: 94 Years Old

    Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest composers of Pop Music, died at 94 of natural causes. He was most famous for pinning I Say A Little Prayer, Walk On By and What The World Needs Now Is Love. Bacharach died at his home in Los Angeles.

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    LOS ANGELES - 1987:  Composer and producer Burt Bacharach poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
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    He was known for his airborne melodies and sumptuous orchestral arrangements, and thanks to his immense talent, he scored 73 Top 40 hits in the US and 52 in the UK, working with artists including Dionne Warwick, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Barbara Streisand, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello.

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  • raquel welch morreu fevº

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    Raquel Welch: 82 Years Old

    Raquel Welch, the iconic actress and model known for her captivating roles in films like “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” passed away in February 2023 at 82. Welch’s career spanned decades, from the 1960s hit films to her recent projects such as “The Three Stooges” and “The A-Team.”

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    Portrait of actress Raquel Welch, August 9th 1968. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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    Her legacy as a beloved Hollywood star will live on forever. Welch was also an advocate for gender equality and a promoter of healthy living. She leaves behind a son, Damon Welch, and daughter Latanne “Tahnee” Welch, who is also an actress.

  • ator morreu Richard Belzer: 78 Years Old

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    Richard Belzer: 78 Years Old
    The beloved actor started as a stand-up performer and made his debut as a comedian in The Groove Tube in 1974. He later found international fame playing detective John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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    According to Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of Belzer, the actor had been struggling with a lot of health issues before he passed away on February 19, 2023, at his French residence in Bozouls. Scheft told The Hollywood Reporter that his last words were “Fuck you, motherfucker.”

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  • Morreu Parkinson, o “rei da conversa”

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    John Lennon, Madonna, Muhammad Ali, Elton John… Todos foram entrevistados por Michael Parkinson, que morreu aos 88 anos.

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