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NASCAR HALL OF FAMER HAS DIED AT 86

NASCAR Legend, Fan Favorite Bobby Allison Dies at 86

Bobby Allison, NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 86 - CBSSports.com

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86 - ABC7 New York

The NASCAR world lost one of its legends Saturday when
Bobby Allison died at the age of 86.

NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that
said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina.

A cause of death wasn’t given, but Allison had been in
declining health for years.

NASCAR’s high-tech world: Leave any preconceptions behind for this deep-dive | Ars Technica

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ICONIC FILM AND VOICE ACTOR HAS DIED

CANDYMAN | Horror Legends - YouTube

Tony Todd Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
Anthony Tiran "Tony" Todd (1954 – 1924)

(AP) — Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of
a killer in the horror film “Candyman” (1992) and roles in many
other films and television shows, is dead. He was 69.

Todd died of cancer at his home in Marina del Rey, California
his longtime manager Jeffrey Goldberg confirmed.

FOG! Chats With TONY TODD! | Forces of Geek

Todd’s films include Platoon (1986)
as Sergeant Warren.

Tony Todd Platoon

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TRAIL BLAZER RADIO VOICE HAS DIED

Brian Wheeler Net Worth, Bio, Wiki - Net Worth Roll

Brian Wheeler, known by the nickname "Wheels", was a
radio announcer and host best known for his work as the 
the
play-by-play radio announcer for the Portland Trail
Blazers of the
National Basketball Association from 1998
to 2019.

Wheeler had reportedly been in poor health for some time. He
died today at age 62.

Longtime Blazers Radio Broadcaster Brian Wheeler Will Not Return Next Season

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LEGENDARY PRODUCER/COMPOSER IS DEAD

Quincy Jones: New Documentary Directed by Daughter Rashida Jones

Quincy Jones Claims Michael Jackson Stole Songs & Says The Beatles Were "The Worst Musicians In ...

(FOX NEWS) -Quincy Jones, a music mogul whose career in the
industry spanned over seven decades, died Sunday night at 91
years old.

Jones was surrounded by his children, siblings and close family
at his home in Bel Air, California.
His
cause of death was not
revealed.

Jones, who worked in the music industry for over 75 years, was
a multi-Grammy winning producer, arranger, composer and
multi-media entrepreneur.

Quincy Jones | Academy of Achievement
Michael Jackson with Quincy Jones.

   
Jackson won a record eight awards, including Album of the Year
and Record of the Year for Thriller — the bestselling album of all
time — with record producer Quincy Jones.

Watch the trailer for new Quincy Jones doco featuring Kendrick Lamar, Dr Dre and more
Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.

  

The Challenges and Pleasures of Helping Quincy Jones Tell His Life Story ‹ Literary Hub

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

Today in History ... | Manning Live

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'Dewey Defeats Truman': The Election Upset Behind the Photo | HISTORY

"Dewey Defeats Truman" was an erroneous banner headline on
the front page of the early editions of the Chicago Daily Tribune
(later Chicago Tribune) on November 3, 1948, the day after
incumbent
United States president Harry S. Truman won an
upset victory over his opponent, Governor Thomas E. Dewey
of
New York, in the 1948 presidential election.

It was
one of the greatest upsets in presidential election history
(Wikipedia)

 
    
   
Thomas E. Dewey | Governor of New York, Presidential Candidate, Crime ...
Thomas Edmund Dewey (1902 – 1971)

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