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'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill’s cause of death revealed

Neill’s longtime agent says the actor’s family agreed to release the information due to "inaccuracies and outright falsehoods" in media. The actor died of pneumonia and will be honoured at his New Zealand farm in a private family memorial.

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Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ actor, dies unexpectedly at age 78

The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78.

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Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad was known for having helped bring about huge economic, social, and cultural change in Qatar during his reign and helping establish the nation as a global player in diplomacy and investment.

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'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. She achieved international fame in the 1980s, with the release of the hit single 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'.

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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37

The British singer Lauren Bennett, who sang on the 2011 electronic dance hit 'Party Rock Anthem' has died at the age of 37.

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All members of Venezuelan metal band confirmed dead in earthquakes

The band Van Der Dijs were in their rehearsal space at the time of the natural disaster.

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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75

Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’.

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'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35

Horror movie fans will recognize Chase from her performance as Samara Morgan, the main antagonist in American remake of 'The Ring'.

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David Hockney, one of the UK's most influential artists, dies aged 88

Known for his vibrant paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney became a defining figure in 20th-century art, blending vibrant colour and simplified forms into instantly recognisable works.

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Celebrities post tributes to artist Talay Riley, 35, stabbed to death

Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent.

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‘He was the best of us’: Tributes paid to Buffy star Anthony Head

Best known for his role as Giles on the cult TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Anthony Head died at the age of 72. Over the weekend, his co-stars and friends paid heartfelt tributes to a performer who will be sorely missed.

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'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy stabbed to death

Handy enjoyed a career spanning five decades, with notable roles including the exterminator in Jumanji, Detective Alan Cross in The X-Files, and bartender Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick.

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Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated.

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'Beauty and the Beast' singer, Peabo Bryson, dies aged 75

Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'.

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Owain Rhys Davies, 'Twin Peaks' and 'The OA' actor, dies aged 44

Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies had an impressive theatre career and was best known for his roles on cult shows The OA and Twin Peaks: The Return.

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Jamie Lee Curtis mourns actress sister Kelly Curtis, dead at 69

Kelly Curtis, the actress and eldest daughter of Hollywood royalty Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, has died at the age of 69. Her sister, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, published two heartfelt tributes.

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So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.

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Outspoken CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980.

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Hot Chocolate star Tony Wilson dies aged 89

The co-founder, bassist and songwriter of the British soul band Hot Chocolate, best known for hits like 'Brother Louie' and 'You Sexy Thing', has died at the age of 89.

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Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies aged 80

The last surviving member of the definitive girl group - The Ronettes - has died aged 80. The band, known for their signature beehives and globally successful songs, inspired countless artists throughout the years.