Deaths
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Billy Kametz, ‘Fire Emblem’ and ‘Pokemon’ Voice Actor, Dies at 35
The Pennsylvania native had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer
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Howard Hesseman, ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Star, Dies at 81
Hesseman played the very anti-disco DJ "Dr. Johnny Fever"
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Emi Wada, Oscar-Winning ‘Ran’ Costume Designer, Dies at 84
Wada also designed costumes for acclaimed stage productions, including the Chinese adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Lear"
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Peter Aykroyd, ‘SNL’ Cast Member and Dan Aykroyd’s Brother, Dies at 66
The passing of Dan Aykroyd's younger brother was announced during Saturday's episode of 'SNL'
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Val Bisoglio, ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Actor, Dies at 95
The character actor worked in the industry for several decades, across numerous beloved projects
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Jean Hale Coleman, ‘In Like Flint’ & ‘Batman’ Star, Dies at 82
The actress died on August 3 as reported by her family Sept. 27.
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Perry Botkin Jr, ‘The Young and the Restless’ Theme Song Composer, Dies at 87
Perry Botkin Jr., the Grammy-winning composer behind “The Young and the Restless” theme song, died on Monday, his publicist confirmed. He was 87. A TV and film composer whose work dominated the ’60s and ’70s, Botkin composed and arranged theme music and scores for hit series like “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Mork & Mindy” and “The Smothers Brothers Show.” The theme song for “The Young and the Restless,” best known as “Nadia’s Theme” for its association with Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci,
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