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Frankie Beverly, soul music legend and frontman of Maze, dies at 77

By Reel 360 Sep 11, 2024

The world of soul music has lost a true icon with the passing of Frankie Beverly, the legendary singer, songwriter, and frontman of the band Maze. He passed away peacefully at ...

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Iconic actor James Earl Jones passes at 93

By Reel 360 Sep 9, 2024

James Earl Jones, the celebrated actor whose commanding presence and iconic baritone voice resonated across film, television, and theater for over six decades, has died at the ...

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Talk show pioneer Phil Donahue passes at 88

By Reel 360 Aug 19, 2024

Phil Donahue, the groundbreaking talk show host who transformed daytime television with his innovative format, has passed away at the age of 88. Donahue died on Sunday night at...

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Jim Riswold, legendary copywriter behind Nike campaigns, dies at 66

By Reel 360 Aug 12, 2024

Jim Riswold, the iconic copywriter who played a pivotal role in creating some of Nike's most memorable advertising campaigns, has passed away at the age of 66 after a two-decad...

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Jack Connors, Hill Holiday Co-Founder, dies at 82

By Reel 360 Jul 23, 2024

Jack Connors, the esteemed advertising executive and co-founder of Hill Holliday, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82, according to The Boston Globe. Connors, who succumbed...

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Advertising loses a GOAT, Sal DeVito dies

By Reel 360 Jul 17, 2024

This week, the world of advertising lost a New York ad man whose campaigns were as real, genuine and in your face as the city itself. Sal DeVito, co-founder of DeVito/Ellis, ...

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Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed dies of cancer

By Reel 360 Jul 14, 2024

Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in the TV series Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210, passed away on Saturday at the age of 53. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Doherty ...

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Hollywood loses a ‘Shining Star’, Shelley Duvall

By Reel 360 Jul 11, 2024

Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and multiple acclaimed Robert Altman films, has passed away at the age of 75. According to reports from her family spokespers...

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Susan Backlinie, iconic Jaws actress and stuntwoman, dies

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

She was the first to meet Bruce the Shark. Susan Backlinie, known for her pivotal role as Chrissie Watkins, the first victim of the killer shark in Steven Spielberg's classic t...

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B-Movie Master Roger Corman passes at 98

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

Roger Corman, the legendary filmmaker who pioneered American independent cinema, passed away at the age of 98 at his home in Santa Monica, California. Known for his prolifi...

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Beloved KTLA Entertainment Anchor Sam Rubin dies at 64

By Reel 360 May 13, 2024

Sam Rubin, a familiar face in Los Angeles entertainment journalism and a longtime anchor for KTLA, passed away at the age of 64, as announced by fellow anchor Frank Buckley on ...

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O.J. Simpson loses battle with cancer; dead at 76

By Reel 360 Apr 11, 2024

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and actor whose life was marked by triumph and controversy, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer, as confirmed by his family...

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Acclaimed actor Louis Gossett Jr. passes at 87

By Reel 360 Mar 29, 2024

In a statement released by his family's spokesperson, it has been confirmed that Louis Gossett Jr., the legendary actor celebrated for his iconic performances in both film and ...

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Comedian Richard Lewis dies after heart attack

By Reel 360 Feb 29, 2024

Iconic stand-up comedian Richard Lewis, known for his iconic performances and portrayal of a fictionalized version of himself on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, passed away Tuesday...

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Action star Carl Weathers dies at 76

By Reel 360 Feb 2, 2024

Carl Weathers, the iconic actor who immortalized the character Apollo Creed in the beloved Rocky film series and captivated audiences with his charisma and talent, has passed a...

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Isabelle Thomas, wife of producer Bradley Thomas leaps to death

By Reel 360 Feb 1, 2024

In a devastating turn of events, Isabelle Thomas, the wife of renowned film and television producer Bradley Thomas, tragically died by suicide at the age of 39. The inciden...

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Adult star Jesse Jane found dead in apparent drug-related incident

By Reel 360 Jan 25, 2024

Jesse Jane, a prominent figure in the adult entertainment industry during the 2000s, has tragically passed away alongside her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, in what appears to ...

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Love Story’s Ryan O’Neal dies at 82

By Reel 360 Dec 9, 2023

Ryan O'Neal, the iconic actor whose career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on Hollywood, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by his devoted loved ones. O'...

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All four networks pay tribute to Norman Lear

By Reel 360 Dec 7, 2023

In a historic moment for the television industry, major broadcast networks—CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and the CW—joined forces to pay homage to the late Norman Lear, a trailblazin...

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TV legend Norman Lear passes away at 101

By Reel 360 Dec 6, 2023

Norman Lear, the iconic writer, producer, and activist known for revolutionizing television with groundbreaking sitcoms such as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Maude, Good...