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ACTOR HAL HOLBROOK HAS DIED AT 95

 

Tony Winner Hal Holbrook Shares the Pain That Led to Mark Twain | Playbill

Hal Holbrook - IMDb
Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr.
(February 17, 1925 – January 23, 2021)

 

(Fox News) – Hal Holbrook, the Emmy and Tony award-
winning actor best known for his portrayal of Mark
Twain in his famous one-man-show, died on Jan. 23 at

his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. No cause of death has
been given.

 


Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain in his one-man show in 2005.

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ACTRESS CICELY TYSON IS DEAD AT 96

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Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking actress, dead at 96 | Fox News
Cicely Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021)

(Fox News) – Cicely Tyson, the groundbreaking Emmy and Tony
award-winning actress, has
died. The acting icon passed away
on Thursday afternoon. No cause or location was given.

Cicely Tyson on Roots, Grief and Strength - Video
Cicely Tyson holding a baby in a scene from the TV movie: Roots.

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COUNTRY SINGER HAS OFFICIALLY RETIRED

Kris Kristofferson, country singer-songwriter, actor, turns 83

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(Fox News) – Kris Kristofferson’s official departure from music was
subtly mentioned in a release shared with Fox News on Thursday,
which reads: “The legendary country singer/songwriter and actor
quietly retired in 2020, leaving his son John Kristofferson to lead
the family’s businesses.” The musician will turn 85 June 22.

 

Amazon.com: The Highwaymen - On the Road Again: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings: Movies & TV

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ACTRESS CLORIS LEACHMAN HAS DIED

1959 ONE STEP BEYOND - "The Dark Room" - Cloris Leachman - YouTube

Cloris Leachman - Wikipedia
Cloris Leachman (April 30, 1926 – January 26, 2021)

A representative for the Oscar and Emmy-winning actress
of stage
and screen confirmed to Fox News that she died
of natural causes on Wednesday in Encinitas, Calif. She
was 94.

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THE KING’S BIRTHDAY TODAY ~

Elvis Presley (@ElvisPresley) | Twitter

Elvis Presley's Graceland: 10 Things You Didn't Know | PEOPLE.com
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)

 

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