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Wednesday, May 1

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Paul Auster, postmodern author behind 'The New York Trilogy' and 'Smoke,' dies at 77

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Paul Auster, the American postmodern writer behind 'Smoke,' has died at 77. The bestselling author was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

Tuesday, Apr 30

19

Alex Hassilev, last original member of the '60s folk trio the Limeliters, dies at 91

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With Glenn Yarbrough and Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev was in one of the most popular bands of the early '60s. "Through Children's Eyes" made the Limeliters beloved.

Monday, Apr 29

07

Bob Pool, veteran L.A. Times newsman and observer of the human condition, dies at 79

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Pool was beloved by readers for his empathy, humor and wit – and his ability to tell tales about Los Angeles that made the metropolis feel like a small town.

Friday, Apr 26

18

Mel Opotowsky, newspaper editor and 1st Amendment advocate, dies at 92

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Opotowsky was a top editor at the Riverside Press-Enterprise when the paper brought two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that resulted in landmark rulings.

Thursday, Apr 25

02

Terry Carter, actor known for original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud,' dies at 95

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Actor Terry Carter, who starred in television's original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud' and appeared in the movie 'Foxy Brown,' has died. He was 95.

Monday, Apr 22

03

Soap opera star and screenwriter Meg Bennett has died

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Bennett, a Pasadena native, also pursued a career as a screenwriter, winning a Daytime Emmy Award and Writers Guild of America Awards

Documentary filmmaker and social activist Lourdes Portillo dies at 80

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Portillo's film debut, 'The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo,' received an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature. She fused art and social activism into her work to elevate the plight of working people.

Saturday, Apr 20

23

Roman Gabriel, legendary Rams quarterback who shattered team records, dies at 83

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Roman Gabriel, who played 11 of his 16 years in pro football with the Rams, was the first Filipino American to play in the NFL.

Friday, Apr 19

19

Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47

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Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'

Thursday, Apr 18

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Dickey Betts, guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies 80

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Dickey Betts, a founding member and guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday of cancer and COPD, his family announced. The musician was 80.

Tuesday, Apr 16

21

Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and advocate for those with special needs, dies at 97

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Carl Erskine, one of the last surviving Brooklyn Dodgers and a mainstay of a pitching rotation that carried the team to four World Series, has died at 97.

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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame old-school manager of Cardinals and Royals, dies at 92

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Manager Whitey Herzog forged a Hall of Fame career guiding the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. He also had a stint in the Angels front office.

Friday, Apr 12

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Roberto Cavalli, Italian designer whose fashions filled runways and red carpets, dies at 83

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Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, whose creations have been a staple of runways and red carpets, has died, according to the company bearing his name. He was 83.

22

Robert MacNeil, the stately journalist who brought news to PBS, dies at 93

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MacNeil is the founding anchor of "PBS NewsHour," which he launched as "The Robert MacNeil Report." He also covered the JFK assassination for NBC.

Thursday, Apr 11

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O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial riveted and divided the world, dies at 76

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O.J. Simpson, whose rise and fall from American football hero to murder suspect to prison inmate fueled a public drama that obsessed the nation, has died.

Saturday, Apr 6

18

Cecil 'Chip' Murray, L.A. civil rights icon and spiritual leader, dead at 94

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Cecil L. Murray, a civil rights leader who made the First African Methodist Episcopal Church the most prestigious Black church in Los Angeles, has died.

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Roland Coleman Jr., former L.A. County Bar Assn. president, dies at 74

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Attorney Roland L. Coleman Jr., who became only the second Black person ever to lead the Los Angeles County Bar Association, has died. He was 74 years old.

Thursday, Apr 4

21

Adrian Schiller, British actor known for 'The Last Kingdom' and 'Victoria,' dies at 60

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'The Last Kingdom' actor Adrian Schiller has died at 60. 'His death was sudden and unexpected,' his representative said in a statement.

Tuesday, Apr 2

20

Joe Flaherty, 'Freaks and Geeks' and 'SCTV' star, dies at 82

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Joe Flaherty, best known for his work with the comedy troupe Second City and its Canadian sketch comedy show 'SCTV,' has died.

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Barbara Rush, 'It Came From Outer Space' and 'Peyton Place' actor, dies at 97

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Barbara Rush, a Golden Globe winner whose career included 'It Came From Outer Space,' 'Peyton Place' and 'All My Children,' has died. She was 97.

Sunday, Mar 31

Chance Perdomo dies in motorcycle crash; 'Gen V' actor was 27

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Actor Chance Perdomo, the Los Angeles-born star of "Gen V" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," died in a motorcycle crash, his representatives said Saturday.

Friday, Mar 29

15

Louis Gossett Jr., 'An Officer and a Gentleman' star who broke barriers in Hollywood, dies

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Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots.' The 87-year-old actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica.

Monday, Mar 25

23

Paula Weinstein, Hollywood executive and Emmy-winning producer, dies at 78

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Paula Weinstein, a Hollywood executive known for producing film and TV projects including 'The Perfect Storm' 'Monster-in-Law' and 'Grace and Frankie,' has died.

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Visionary L.A. theater impresario Bill Bushnell dies at 86

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Bill Bushnell, who guided the Los Angeles Theatre Center, a beacon for diversity and multicultural storytelling, into existence in the 1980s, has died.

Monday, Mar 18

Alan G. Sieroty, former state senator who helped create the Coastal Commission, dies at 93

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Sieroty, of Beverly Hills, served as a state Assembly member and senator, championing disability rights and efforts to protect California's coast.

Saturday, Mar 16

02

Larry H. Parker, auto accident and personal injury attorney, dies at 75

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Larry H. Parker's face was on billboards along L.A.'s streets and freeways, but what solidified the Long Beach attorney and his firm in people's minds were his daytime TV commercials.

Friday, Mar 15

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Robyn Bernard, 'General Hospital' alum, found dead at 64

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'General Hospital' actor Robyn Bernard, who appeared on the ABC soap opera from 1984 to 1990, has died at 64.

03

Dan Wakefield, prolific author and journalist, dies at 91

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Dan Wakefield, the novelist and journalist who wrote about diverse topics including his journey with spirituality and the civil rights movement, died Wednesday at 91 years old.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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Boss, Def Jam's first female rapper and 'Born Gangstaz' musician, dies at 54

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Rapper Lichelle 'Boss' Laws died Monday afternoon at 54, The Times confirmed. She was the first female rapper to sign a contract with Def Jam Records.

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Eric Carmen, frontman of the Raspberries and 'All By Myself' hitmaker, dies at 74

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Carmen's first brush with fame arrived in 1972, the year the Raspberries took "Go All the Way" all the way to five on the Billboard Hot 100.