Mike Stenson Dead: President of Jerry Bruckheimer Films Dead at 65

Mike Stenson, who developed and produced movies including “Top Gun: Maverick” and five “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, died April 26.

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People often judge those in their 40s who are unemployed or laid off, as if they “failed to build something.” Reality is more complicated.

Careers are shaped by layoffs, industry shifts, health, family, and timing—not just effort. You can do everything right and still get hit.

That said, there’s a lesson here: don’t wait. Build skills, stay adaptable, and create some form of security while you can.

Less judgment, more awareness.

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David Allan Coe, Controversial Country Star Who Sang ‘The Ride’ and ‘You Never Even Called Me By My Name,’ Dies at 86

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David Allan Coe, Controversial Country Star Who Sang ‘The Ride’ and ‘You Never Even Called Me By My Name,’ Dies at 86
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David Allan Coe Dead: Country Star Who Sang 'The Ride' Was 86

David Allan Coe, the controversial outlaw country star best known for songs like 'The Ride,' has died,. He was 86.

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Dean Tavoularis, Oscar-Winning ‘Godfather: Part II’ Production Designer, Dies at 93

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Dean Tavoularis Dead: 'Godfather: Part II' Production Designer Was 93

Dean Tavoularis, who shared an art direction Oscar for “The Godfather: Part II” and long worked with Francis Ford Coppola, died Wednesday in Paris.

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'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets Dead at 67

Darrell Sheets, who appeared on 163 episodes of the popular A&E series "Storage Wars," died Wednesday in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

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Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79

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