Don Schlitz, Revered Songwriter Behind ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ and Other Country Classics, Dies at 73

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Don Schlitz, Revered Songwriter Behind ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ and Other Country Classics, Dies at 73
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Don Schlitz Dead: Songwriter of 'The Gambler,' Other Country Hits Was 73

Don Schlitz, songwriter of Kenny Rogers' 'The Gambler,' Randy Travis' 'Forever and Ever Amen' and Keith Whitley's 'When You Say Nothing at All,' has died.

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Nadia Farès Dead: ‘The Crimson Rivers’ Actress Was 57

Nadia Farès, the Morrocan-French actress who appeared in 'The Crimson Rivers,' has died. She was 57.

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Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96

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Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96
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Sid Krofft Dead: 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Land of the Lost' Producer Was 96

Sid Krofft, the producer of 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' died Friday in Los Angeles.

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Asha Bhosle, Indian Singer Whose Voice Defined Bollywood for Seven Decades, Dies at 92

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Asha Bhosle Dead: Prolific Indian Singer Was 92

Asha Bhosle, the Indian singer whose unmatched range and longevity made her a defining force in Hindi-language film music for decades, has died at 92.

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Afrika Bambaataa, Influential Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67

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Afrika Bambaataa Dead: Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder Was 67

Afrika Bambaataa, an influential hip-hop artist who was later accused of sexual assault, died on Thursday in Pennsylvania. He was 67.

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