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Notable Passings and other milestones


Gene Hackman dead: Two-time Oscar winner found dead in Santa Fe home - Los Angeles Times

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Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor who brought a flinty menace to films such as “Bonnie and Clyde,” “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven” was found dead Wednesday along with his wife in New Mexico, authorities said. He was 95.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department said Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog were found in their home and that no foul play was suspected.
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My first guess was CO poisoning, but a sheriff is claiming open pill bottles, unlocked open door etc. Sorry, don't have a link right now.
 

Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

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Longtime Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a statement. He was 77.

Grijalva, who served in the House for more than 20 years, was elected to Congress in 2002. During that time he served as chair of the Natural Resources Committee, and most recently was the top Democrat on that House panel.

He also was one of the leading progressive voices on Capitol Hill, and was the longest-serving co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, from 2009 to 2019.
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Second Democratic House member to die recently.
 

Val Kilmer dead: Rose to fame in 'Top Gun,' 'Tombstone,' 'Batman Forever' - Los Angeles Times
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Val Kilmer, a character actor as famous for his idiosyncrasies as he was for his widely lauded performances in hit films such as “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “Batman Forever,” has died at age 65.

A devout Christian Scientist who eschewed traditional medical treatment, Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the New York Times. The actor’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told the newspaper the cause of death was pneumonia. Kilmer had been treated for throat cancer, a procedure that largely left him voiceless. He said in 2021 that he was cancer-free.
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Clem Burke, drummer with Blondie, has died aged 70, from cancer (which he had kept private). I was fortunate enough to see him play, with Blondie and with a band playing the Lust For Life album, twice in the last couple of years. (I have friends who've met him, too.)


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Drummer Clem Burke, the 'Heartbeat of Blondie,' Dead at 70

Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie who played a key role in the New Wave movement, has died at the age of 70.
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Clem Burke, Blondie’s drummer and ‘heartbeat’, dies aged 70

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, founding members of the new wave hitmakers, pay tribute to their late bandmate
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Pope Francis, beloved for his humility and compassion, dies - Los Angeles Times

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Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew widespread admiration from outsiders almost from the moment of his surprise election to the throne of St. Peter in 2013, has died.

The church’s 266th leader, Francis died Monday morning, the Vatican announced.

Francis’ death came the morning after he made a high-profile appearance, giving the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican following a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
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George Wendt dead: Actor who played Norm on 'Cheers' was 76 - Los Angeles Times

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George Wendt, the actor best known for his starring role as Norm Peterson in the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” has died at 76. The actor famously appeared in nearly every episode of the show, and the role earned him multiple Emmy nominations over the course of the series.

Wendt died at home in his sleep, a family representative confirmed to The Times on Tuesday. A cause of death was not revealed.
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I liked him. Saw him in person once, as he was walking through the international terminal at LAX. I was going to shout "Norm!" but someone beat me to it.
 

Brian Wilson dead: Musical genius behind Beach Boys dies - Los Angeles Times

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Brian Wilson, the musical savant who scripted a defining Southern California soundtrack with a run of hit songs with the Beach Boys before being pulled down a rabbit hole of despair and depression when his highly anticipated masterwork was shelved unfinished, has died. He was 82.

The family of Wilson, who for decades battled mental health issues, drug addiction and a vast cross-section of excesses, announced his death Wednesday morning on Facebook. “We are at a loss for words right now,” the post said.
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Also Sly Stone.

The band I play in often tries to slip a number from a recently deceased well known artist into our set list. Unfortunately rather too many giants of music are getting to that age.
 
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