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Whitney Houston Dies 48

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Whitney Houston Dies 48

Breaking news.  Detail may not be accurate.It may take time (days – weeks) to determine cause of deathWhitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 — February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Often referred to …

Ben Gazzara, Emmy winning actor, Director, Broadway Actor Dies 81

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Ben Gazzara, Emmy winning actor, Director, Broadway Actor Dies 81

Ben Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) was an American film, stage, and Emmy Award winning television actor and director.Ben Gazzara had an extensive career but a lot of men remember him as Brad Wesley (the bad guy) from Roadhouse (Starring…

‘Big Miracle’ Is Heartwarming Fun Despite Chilly Temps, Stars Say

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‘Big Miracle’ Is Heartwarming Fun Despite Chilly Temps, Stars Say

Drew Barrymore, John Krasinksi and Kristen Bell discuss their new film, which follows the rescue of three gray whales in Alaska.By Kara Warner

John Krasinksi and Drew Barrymore in “Big Miracle”

Photo: Universal Pictures

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Don Cornelius, “Soul Train,” commits Suicide 75

Donald Cortez “Don” Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971-1993. Co…

John Rich, Legendary TV Director, ‘All in the Family’, Dies 86

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John Rich, Legendary TV Director, ‘All in the Family’, Dies 86

John Rich (July 6, 1925 – January 29, 2012) was a film and television director. He directed such television shows as Where’s Raymond?, Mister Ed, The Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times, Barney Miller, Newhart, Be…

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Dimitra Arliss, ‘The Sting’ actress, dies 79

Dimitra Arliss (October 23, 1932 – January 26, 2012), sometimes credited as Dimitra Arlys, was an American actress.  She played a hired killer alongside Robert Redford and Paul Newman in The Sting.Partial filmographyThe Sting (1973)Rich Man, Poor …