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Xu Ming Dies In Prison

Xu Ming, A Chinese Businessman Linked to Corruption Scandals Dies in Prison, Reports Say

Xu Ming, founder of Dalian shade, who was convicted of bribery three years ago, has passed away due to a heart attack in Hubei Prison last Friday, according to SCMP.

The marquee for Les Miserables is seen near Times Square

'Les Miserables' Actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21

Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste died Friday evening after reportedly falling from a fire escape at his mother's home.

Galaxy clusters

Astronomers Discover Galaxies Die From the Center when it Stops Creating Stars

New research suggests when a galaxy stops forming stars at its heart, it begins its procession toward its death.

Homaro Cantu

Chef Homaro Cantu Dies, Suicide Suspected

Homaro Cantu, a chef famous for his vast knowledge of integrating science and fine dining, was found dead on the Northwest Side last Tuesday, according to business partner via Chicago Tribune.

'Dukes Of Hazzard' Actor James Best Dies At 88

Actor James Best, more popularly known for his role as Rosco Coltrane on the famous TV show Dukes Of Hazzard, died due to complications of pneumonia in a hospice in Hickory, South Carolina, according to his wife Dorothy via BBC News.

Robert 'Bob' Burns, The Original Drumer For Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies At 64

Robert Lewis Burns Jr, the original drummer for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away due to a car crash last Friday night, according to a Georgia State Patrol spokesman via CNN News.

A.J. Pero, Drummer Of Twisted Sister, Dies Due To Heart Attack

Anthony Jude "A.J." Pero, drummer for heavy metal band Twisted Sister, passed away due to a heart attack on a tour bus last March 20, according to Associated Press via People Magazine.

Former ATV Chairman Deacon Chiu Dies

Deacon Chiu, former chairman of ATV and founder of Far East Asia Holdings, was found unconscious in his apartment. Chiu was immediately rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival last March 16, Jaynestars News reports.

'Miller High Life' Beer Delivery Man Windell Middlebrooks Dies

Windell Middlebrooks, known for playing the beer delivery man in Miller High Life commercials,passed away in Los Angeles last March 9, according to his family and publicist via NBC News.

Charmayne Maxwell Of Brownstone Dies After Mysterious Fall

Charmayne Maxwell, member of the 1990s R&B Band Brownstone, died due to massive bleeding from a wound in her neck, which was caused by a mysterious fall in her Los Angeles home last Saturday, according to a family member who confirmed the news, NY Daily News reports.

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, Dies At 83

Live Long and Prosper Mr. Spock. Leonard Nimoy, most well known for portraying Spock in the Star Trek franchise, died due to end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in his Los Angeles home last February 27, confirmed by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, New York Times reports.

American Horror Story Actor Ben Woolf, Dead At 34

Actor Ben Woolf, known as 'The Infantata' and 'Meep' in the American Horror Story TV Series, passed away in Los Angeles last February 23, according to New York Times.

Louis Jourdan, Star Of 'Gigi' and 'Octopussy' Dies At 93

French Actor Louis Jourdan, who starred in the Academy Award winning movie Gigi, passed away in his home last February 7, according to Daily Mail.

First African-American Senator Elected by Popular Vote, Edward Brooke, Dies at 95

Edward Brooke, the first African-American United States senator elected by popular vote, dies at the age of 95 the Republican Party said.

Little Jimmy Dickens

Grand Ole Opry star 'Little Jimmy' Dickens Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

Grand Ole Opry star, "Little Jimmy" Dickens, died on Friday at the age of 94 due to cardiac arrest. He suffered a stroke on Christmas and was brought in a Nashville area hospital.

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