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    Nick McGlashan, ‘Deadliest Catch’ Deck Boss, Dies at 33

    Nick McGlashan, a seventh-generation fisherman who was a regular on Discovery’s “Deadliest Catch,” has died, his family told TMZ. He was 33.McGlashan appeared on 78 episodes of the Discovery documentary series spread out across seven years, beginning with an appearance working on the Cape Caution before graduating to deck boss on the Summer Bay.McGlashan died on Sunday in Nashville, TMZ reported, but no cause of death was given.His sister Lydia also posted on Twitter on Sunday about the news of

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    James Redford, Filmmaker and Robert Redford’s Son, Dies at 58

    James Redford, filmmaker, environmental activist, philanthropist and the son of Robert Redford, has died. He was 58.His wife, Kyle Redford, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: “Jamie died today. We’re heartbroken. He lived a beautiful, impactful life & was loved by many. He will be deeply missed. As his wife of 32 yrs, I’m most grateful for the two spectacular children we raised together. I don’t know what we would’ve done w/o them over the past 2yrs. “On Monday, she told The Salt Lake Tribu

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    Spike Lee Collaborator Thomas Jefferson Byrd Murdered in Atlanta, Director Says

    Spike Lee mourned the death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who the director says was murdered in Atlanta on Saturday night.“Brother Byrd also did his thang in my joints CHI-RAQ, SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS, RED HOOK SUMMER, BAMBOOZLED, HE GOT GAME, GET ON THE BUS, GIRL 6 and CLOCKERS. May we all wish condolences and blessings to his family. Rest in peace Brother Byrd,” Lee wrote in a Sunday Instagram post.Lee also shared a picture of Byrd in his 1995 crime film “Clockers,” one of eight films by Lee in

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    Chi Chi DeVayne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Contestant, Dies at 34

    Two-time “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Chi Chi DeVayne has died at the age of 34, TheWrap has confirmed.DeVayne, real name Zavion Davenport, was hospitalized last month with an undiagnosed illness. In a series of Instagram videos, DeVayne said she had tested negative for COVID-19 but was believed to be suffering kidney failure.“I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Chi Chi DeVayne,” “Drag Race” host and executive producer RuPaul said in a statement. “I am so grateful that we got to exper

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    Nina Kapur, CBS2 New York Reporter, Dies in Moped Accident at 26

    CBS2 New York reporter Nina Kapur died Saturday at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital as a result of a moped accident in Brooklyn. She was 26.Kapur was a passenger on the rented scooter when “the operator swerved for an unknown reason” and the two “fell to the roadway as a result,” Detective Moroney told The New York Times.The local NY station memorialized her Sunday in a written post and included a video tribute during a broadcast, as well.“We are heartbroken here at CBS2 as a member of our news fam

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    Milton Glaser, Designer of ‘I ❤ NY’ Logo and New York Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 91

    Milton Glaser, the graphic designer who created the “I ❤ NY” logo and co-founded New York magazine, died Friday on his 91st birthday.He died of a stroke, his wife told The New York Times.A native of the Bronx in New York City, he got his start as an undergraduate at Cooper Union art school designing place mats with silk-screen designs for Wanamaker’s department store.He went on to become one of the most influential designers of the late 20th century, creating everything from magazines to adverti

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    Irrfan Khan, Star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Life of Pi,’ Dies at 53

    Irrfan Khan, the Indian actor who increased his fame beyond Bollywood with his roles in English-language hits such as “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Life of Pi,” died Wednesday in Mumbai at age 53.“It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away,” his PR agency said in a statement. “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him.”Two years ago, Khan revealed that he had been diagnosed with a neuroe

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