Deaths of Minor Celebrities

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June Dally-Watkins, aged 92

June Dally-Watkins dead at 92: Australia’s queen of deportment dies

Australia’s queen of manners and deportment, June Dally-Watkins, has died aged 92.

amp.news.com.au

 

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Katherine Johnson - NASA mathematician ('Hidden Figures' movie) - aged 101

Hidden Figures Mathematician Katherine Johnson Has Died

Katherine Johnson, a pioneer in mathematics and manned space travel whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures, has died at the age of 101, NASA has confirmed. Johnson began her work as a “computer” at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ Langley laboratory in 1953; she would...

jezebel.com

 

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Diana "Baby Peggy" Serra Cary, 101, silent era child actress

Silent child film star Baby Peggy dies

Diana Serra Cary, the child silent film star known by the nickname Baby Peggy, died on Monday in Gustine, California. She was 101.

www.news.com.au

https://twitter.com/x/status/1232155113793286144

 

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Clive Cussler - novelist aged 88

Clive Cussler, prolific author and sea explorer, dead at 88 | CNN

Clive Cussler, an author known for his books about underwater shipwreck discoveries both real and imagined, died on Monday, his family announced.

edition.cnn.com

I started reading his books when I was 11 in 1978. I have the full set of his Dirk Pitt novels and enough of his other books to fill 2.5 shelves of my bookcase.

 

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Jens NyGaard-Knudsen - designer of the LEGO mini-fig, aged 78

Jens Nygaard Knudsen, inventor of the Lego figurine, dies at 78

The designer behind one of the world's most popular toys has died.

www.thedenverchannel.com

 

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Freeman Dyson, aged 96

Legendary mathematician and physicist Freeman Dyson has died at the age of 96

Dyson worked on a diverse range of physics and mathematical problems. One of his ideas, the Dyson Sphere, was even featured in a "Star Trek" episode.

www.businessinsider.com

 

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Rosalind P Walter - the first "Rosie the Rivetter"

Rosalind P. Walter, the First 'Rosie the Riveter,' Has Died

“Rosie the Riveter” namesake Rosalind P. Walter, who was one of millions of women to assume the traditionally-male job of driving rivets into fighter planes during World War II, has died. She was 95.

jezebel.com

 

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Max von Sydow, aged 90

Max Von Sydow: The Exorcist and The Seventh Seal actor dies aged 90

The actor appeared in more than 100 films and TV series, from The Exorcist to Game of Thrones.

www.bbc.com

 

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Don Burrows, aged 91

Remembering Don Burrows (1928–2020) - ABC Jazz

The Australian jazz icon Don Burrows has died aged 91. Burrows was responsible for taking Australian jazz to the world stage, as well as bringing it into homes across the country.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Roy Hudd, aged 83

Comedian and actor Roy Hudd dies aged 83

A statement from his agency said the "much-loved" and "amazingly talented" star had passed away after a short illness.

news.sky.com

 

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Stuart Whitman - actor

Stuart Whitman, ‘Cimarron Strip’ Actor and Oscar Nominee, Dies at 92

Actor Stuart Whitman, an Oscar nominee for his role as a convicted child molester in the movie “The Mark,” died on Monday of natural causes.

variety.com

 

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Kenny Rogers, age 81

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died at 81

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81.

www.news.com.au

 

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Lyle Wagonner, 84, actor, star in 70s Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman star dies at 84

The character helped fight crime and save the world.

7news.com.au

 

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Albert Uderzo, creator of Asterix and Obelix, aged 92

Albert Uderzo Dies: ‘Asterix’ Illustrator & Writer Was 92

Series has spawned 14 films.

deadline.com

 

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Mark Blum, actor - from Corona virus

‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Star Mark Blum Dies From Coronavirus Complications

Mark Blum, who starred opposite Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan, has died due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 69. Blum was a veteran theater actor and also recently appeared on the Netflix series ‘You.’

www.radio.com

 

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Fred ‘Curly’ Neal, Harlem Globetrotter, aged 77

Harlem Globetrotters Legend Fred 'Curly' Neal Dead At 77

The basketball community just lost an icon ... Curly Neal has passed away at age 77.

www.tmz.com

 

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Joe Diffie, country music star, aged 61. Of the corona virus.

Joe Diffie, ’90s Country Music Star, Dies of Coronavirus at 61

Joe Diffie, an icon to many country fans for his string of No. 1 hits in the 1990s, has died from complications related to the coronavirus, a spokesperson revealed Sunday afternoon. He was 61. "Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications...

www.yahoo.com

 

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John Callahan, actor aged 66, stroke.
Star of “All my children” tv series.

John Callahan, star of 'All My Children', dies at 66

 

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Bill Withers, singer, aged 81

Bill Withers, soul icon behind 'Lean On Me,' dies at 81

Tributes are being made in honour of songwriter Bill Withers whose death came amid stress over the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

www.sbs.com.au

 

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Logan Williams - young Barry on "The Flash" - aged 16

‘The Flash’ Actor Logan Williams Dies at 16

Logan Williams, best known for his role as Young Barry Allen on The CW's "The Flash," died suddenly on April 2. He was 16.

variety.com