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Sonny Osborne, bluegrass banjoist behind 'Rocky Top,' dies

By The Associated Press
Oct 25, 2021 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bluegrass musician and singer Sonny Osborne, whose fast banjo licks turned 'œRocky Top'ť into a hit with The Osborne Brothers, has died. He was 8...
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies

By The Associated Press
Oct 24, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on 'œFriends,'ť has died. He was 59. Tyler died Sunday at home in Los Ange...
Jay Black, singer for Jay and the Americans, dies at 82

By JAKE COYLE
Oct 24, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jay Black, front man for the 1960s rock band Jay and the Americans, who crooned the soaring vocals to hits like 'œThis Magic Moment,'ť 'œCara Mia'ť and '...
Peter Scolari of 'Newhart,' 'Bosom Buddies,' dies at 66

By LYNN ELBER
Oct 22, 2021 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Peter Scolari, a versatile character actor whose television roles included a yuppie producer on 'œNewhart'ť and a closeted dad on 'œGirls'ť and who wa...
Bernard Haitink, renowned Dutch conductor, dies at 92

By RONALD BLUM
Oct 22, 2021 7:00 am - Bernard Haitink, a Dutch conductor of refinement and grace who led the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for 27 years and held leadership positions in London, Chicago and Bo...
Halyna Hutchins remembered as gifted cinematographer

By HILLEL ITALIE
Oct 22, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin, traveled far during her 42 years. She grew up on a remote Soviet military base...
'I will always remember her kindness': Peers laud former Long Grove president Maria Rodriguez

By Russell Lissau
Oct 22, 2021 1:00 am - During a political career that spanned three decades, Maria Rodriguez wore many hats. She served as Long Grove's village clerk, as a trustee and ultimately as its presid...
Jerry Pinkney, award-winning illustrator, dies at 81

The Associated Press
Oct 21, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jerry Pinkney, a prize-winning children's book illustrator known for his richly textured images of Black life, fables and fairy tales in works ranging fr...
Lorli von Trapp Campbell, of 'Sound of Music' family, dies

By WILSON RING
Oct 21, 2021 7:00 am - STOWE, Vt. (AP) - The second daughter of Maria von Trapp, whose Austrian family was famous for being depicted in the musical and beloved movie 'œThe Sound of Music," has...
Bond and 'Willy Wonka' songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies at 90

The Associated Press
Oct 20, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Oscar-winning British songwriter Leslie Bricusse, whose work includes James Bond themes and Willy Wonka's signature tune, has died. He was 90. Son Adam Bri...

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