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Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92

Gordon Pinsent, the adored Canadian actor whose career hit its peak well into his 70s with an award-winning performance as the heartbroken husband in “Away From Her,” has died.
Slovak movie director Juraj Jakubisko dies at 84

Slovak movie director Juraj Jakubisko dies at 84

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovak filmmaker Juraj Jakubisko, who was named the best movie director of the 20th century in his country, has died. He was 84.
James Abourezk, 1st Arab American U.S. senator, dies at 92

James Abourezk, 1st Arab American U.S. senator, dies at 92

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.

Alicia Allain Schneider, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star wife, dead

HOLDEN, La. (AP) — Alicia Allain Schneider, filmmaker and wife of ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star John Schneider, has died at the couple’s home in south Louisiana. Schneider died Tuesday, news outlets reported. She was 53. A cause of death was not provided.
Democrat Tony Earl, former Wisconsin governor, dies at 86

Democrat Tony Earl, former Wisconsin governor, dies at 86

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — 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.
British soccer commentator John Motson dies at 77

British soccer commentator John Motson dies at 77

LONDON — John Motson, the BBC soccer commentator who was one of the most well-known voices in British sport for 50 years, has died. He was 77. The BBC announced the death of Motson on Thursday, without giving any details.
Ahmed Qureia, top Palestinian negotiator with Israel, dies

Ahmed Qureia, top Palestinian negotiator with Israel, dies

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Ahmed Qureia, a former Palestinian prime minister and one of the architects of interim peace deals with Israel, has died at age 85.

Amaro, former Real Madrid and Spain player, dies at 83

MADRID (AP) — Amancio Amaro, who helped Real Madrid win the European Cup and nine Spanish league titles in the 1960s and 70s, died on Tuesday. He was 83.
Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies

Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies

A former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and longtime Texas businessman, Billy Joe “Red” McCombs has died at his home in San Antonio, according to a statement from his family on Monday.
Leiji Matsumoto, known for antiwar anime, space tales, dies

Leiji Matsumoto, known for antiwar anime, space tales, dies

TOKYO (AP) — Leiji Matsumoto, the anime creator known for ”Space Battleship Yamato” and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes, has died at age 85.
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