Brian Piccolo William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 verified_publisherhollywoodreporter.com - Mike Barnes The Emmy and Peabody winner also created 'Starsky & Hutch,' put a polish on 'Fame' and developed 'Eight Is Enough.' William Blinn, the two-time Emmy …
Associated PressSamsung Lee Kun-Hee, force behind Samsung’s rise, dies at 78 Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Kun-Hee, the ailing Samsung Electronics chairman who transformed the small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics but whose leadership was also marred...
Fox NewsObituaries Jerry Jeff Walker, country music legend and 'Mr. Bojangles' songwriter, dies at 78 verified_publisherFox News - Melissa RobertoJerry Jeff Walker, a country singer-songwriter known for penning the hit "Mr. Bojangles," has died. He was 78. Walker's death was confirmed to Fox News on Saturday by his former publicist, John T. Davis....
NBC NewsMagic James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92 NBC News - The Associated PressLater in his career, he challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers. James Randi, a magician who later challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers with such voracity that he regarded...
NBC NewsPop Music Tony Lewis, singer of '80s pop-rock band The Outfield, dies at 62 NBC News - Variety"Lewis and the late John Spinks took the '80s by storm with The Outfield's infectious pop songs, including 'Your Love,'" according to a statement. Tony Lewis, the singer of '80s pop-rock band The Outfield,...
PeopleRobert Redford Robert Redford Is Mourning His Son James' Death with His Family: 'The Grief Is Immeasurable' verified_publisherPeople - Alexia Fernandez, Liz McNeilRobert Redford is staying close to his family following the death of his son, James. A rep for the actor, Cindi Berger, tells PEOPLE the actor "is mourning with his family during this difficult time and...
