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# obit

Famed French photographer who worked with Diana dies aged 78

Patrick Demarchelier photographed Diana, Madonna and other celebrities.

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Apr 1st 2022, 8:06 AM

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# Legend

'Irishman dies from stubbornness, whiskey': This man's brilliant obituary is going viral

“Absolut vodka and Simply Orange companies are devastated by the loss of Connors.”

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Dec 17th 2016, 3:01 PM

# Obituary

From Rome to Manila: Muhammad Ali 'shook up the world'

The world lost The Greatest last night.

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Jun 4th 2016, 10:53 AM

# RIP

Oliver! star Ron Moody has died

He had been ill for some time and died in hospital.

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Jun 11th 2015, 8:12 PM

# RIP

Veteran actor Mickey Rooney dies aged 93

He first hit the screens during the silent era – and his last film was in 2011.

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Apr 7th 2014, 7:19 AM

# RIP

9 unbelievable things from the obituary of a 91-year-old veteran

Flight Lieutenant Tony Snell shows us how it’s done.

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Aug 9th 2013, 12:47 PM

# hugo chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died

The fiery populist has died following a nearly two-year bout with cancer.

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Mar 5th 2013, 10:07 PM

# fontella bass

'Rescue Me' singer Fontella Bass dies, aged 72

The St Louis-born singer died of complications from a heart attack suffered three weeks ago.

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Dec 27th 2012, 9:20 PM

# RIP

Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak dies

Sendak, who achieved his childhood dream of becoming an illustrator, had a stroke on Friday and passed away early today.

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May 8th 2012, 2:14 PM

# North Korea

Who is Kim Jong Un? Ten things we know

The leader of North Korea died on Saturday of a heart attack. So, what do we know about Kim Jong Un, his heir apparent? That he likes Jean-Claude Van Damme and used to call himself Pak Choi…

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Dec 19th 2011, 7:55 AM