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Funk and Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies Aged 81

American funk and soul singer Gwen McCrae, known as the "queen of rare groove," died aged 81 on Friday in Miami after a long illness; her family announced her death on Monday, celebrating her remarkable legacy and the impact of her music, including the hit "Rockin' Chair", which was sampled by numer...

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Roberta Flack, Celebrated Soul Singer and Activist, Dies at 88

Grammy-winning soul singer Roberta Flack died Monday at 88 after a battle with ALS; her career spanned decades, marked by numerous hit songs and social activism.

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Death of Hans van den Broek: End of an Era in Dutch Politics

Hans van den Broek, former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Commissioner, passed away at age 88; his career was marked by Atlanticist views, key roles in European integration, and significant influence on Dutch foreign policy.

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London Memorial Celebrates Life and Work of Food Historian Gillian Riley

A memorial for food historian and typographer Gillian Riley was held in London, bringing together family, friends, colleagues, and students to celebrate her life and work, highlighting her contributions to food writing, typography, and translation.

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Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78

Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday at 78 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, of natural causes after hospice care; she played a key role in preserving her son's legacy after his 1997 death.

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Malian Film Director Souleymane Cissé Dies at 84

Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, who died at 84 on Wednesday, was imprisoned in 1974 for his debut film "Den Muso" but went on to international acclaim with "Yeelen" in 1987, consistently using cinema for political and cultural commentary, and receiving the prestigious Carrosse d'Or award in C...

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Singer Roberta Flack Dies at 88

Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died Monday at age 88, her publicist announced; her career was launched by Clint Eastwood using her song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in his 1971 film, leading to massive success in the 1970s.

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Death of Former Dutch Foreign Minister Hans van den Broek

Former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and CDA prominent Hans van den Broek died at age 88; his long career included roles as European Commissioner and Minister of State, significantly impacting Dutch foreign policy and European integration.

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Folk Singer Bill Fay Dies Aged 81

Folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs like "The Healing Day," died peacefully in London on Saturday aged 81; his record label hopes to release his final, unfinished album.

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Death of Frankétienne: Renowned Haitian Writer and Artist Dies at 88

Frankétienne, the acclaimed Haitian writer and artist known as the "father of Haitian letters," died Thursday at age 88 following an unspecified illness; his work profoundly impacted Haitian culture and literature.

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Director George Armitage dies at 82

George Armitage, director of indie hits "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," died aged 82; his career began in TV before moving to Roger Corman's New World Pictures, where he directed several films, including the blaxploitation remake "Hit Man", before achieving wider recognition.

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Death of Frits Korthals Altes: A Legacy of Dutch Politics

Frits Korthals Altes, a 93-year-old former Dutch Minister of Justice and VVD party chairman, passed away; his career spanned five decades, marked by significant political events and policy decisions, including his involvement in high-profile cases like the release of the 'Two from Breda' and the dea...

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