ROSS SIMPSON

(TMZ) – Gary Wright, the musician – who was best known for
his hit singles ‘Dream Weaver’ and ‘Love Is Alive’ – passed
away at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California on
Monday (04.09.23). He was 80.

The outlet went on to report that in the last six years, Gary
had been diagnosed with brain disorder Parkinson’s as well
as Lewy body dementia shortly afterwards.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wait is over: The Rolling Stones
will soon release new music.

On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release
their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005’s
"A Bigger Bang."

Titled "Hackney Diamonds," the band will share details of the
release at an event in East London’s Hackney district on
Wednesday.

The telethon was held annually on Labor Day weekend beginning
in 1966and raised $2.45 billion for MDA from its inception through
2009.  Jerry Lewis was host along with Ed McMahon. 

The telethon broadcast up to 211⁄2 hours, starting on the Sunday
evening preceding Labor Day and continuing until late Monday
afternoon on the holiday itself.

The MDA stated on August 3, 2011, that Lewis had "completed
his run" as both host and national chairman and that Lewis would
not appear in the 2011 telethon.
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