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Tom Smothers of The Smothers Brothers Dead at 86 — Tom Smothers — one half of the famous singing comedy team the “Smothers Brothers” — has died. — In a statement released Wednesday, Dick Smothers announced his brother's passing, saying Tom died at home as a result of cancer.
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National Comedy Center:
Comedian Tom Smothers Has Passed Away at Age 86 — December 27, 2023 — Comedian Tom Smothers, one half of the legendary Smothers Brothers comedy team, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 86, following a recent battle with cancer.
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The Korea Times:
‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation over drug allegations — Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning “Parasite” was found dead in an apparent suicide Wednesday while facing an investigation over suspected drug use. — A man in his 40s was found unconscious in a car …
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Hyung-Jin Kim / Associated Press:
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.
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TMZ.com:
Nick and Aaron Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Carter Found Unresponsive In Bathroom — NICK & AARON CARTER SISTER BOBBIE JEAN FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN BATHROOM … Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, Bobbie Jean Carter, was found unresponsive in a bathroom the day she died ... just like her late brother Aaron.
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Charna Flam / People:
Bobbie Jean Carter's Daughter Staying with Her and Nick Carter's Mom After Sudden Death (Exclusive) — Bobbie Jean, the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, died on Saturday at 41 — Bobbie Jean Carter's 8-year-old daughter Bella is in the care of her grandmother Jane after her mother's sudden death …
Melody Chiu / People:
Nick Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Will Be Laid to Rest in Florida After Sudden Death: Source (Exclusive)
Nick Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Will Be Laid to Rest in Florida After Sudden Death: Source (Exclusive)
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Jamie Blynn / E! Online:
Aaron Carter's Team Speaks Out After Death of His Sister Bobbie Jean Carter
Aaron Carter's Team Speaks Out After Death of His Sister Bobbie Jean Carter
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Associated Press:
Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says — Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows.
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Fan Ana Clara Benevides Machado's Cause of Death Revealed 1 Month After ‘Eras Tour’
Taylor Swift Fan Ana Clara Benevides Machado's Cause of Death Revealed 1 Month After ‘Eras Tour’
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Natalie Kainz / NBC News:
North Carolina toddler opens entire family's Christmas presents at 3 a.m. — A couple woke up on Christmas morning to their 3-year-old loudly requesting a pair of scissors to open a gift he unwrapped in the middle of the night. — A North Carolina couple woke up on Christmas morning …
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Janine Rubenstein / People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Set to Be Freed From Prison, Regrets Murdering Mother: 'She Didn't Deserve That' (Exclusive) — Set for early release from prison on Dec. 28, the famed victim of Munchausen by proxy opens up to PEOPLE in a new interview — Gypsy Rose Blanchard has spent eight years in prison …
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Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Trans actress Tommy Dorfman claims Delta Air Lines employees ‘intentionally’ misgendered her — Trans actress Tommy Dorfman claimed two Delta Air Lines employees “intentionally” misgendered her at LaGuardia Airport in New York City over the holidays. — The “13 Reasons Why” …
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Us Weekly:
Kyle Richards on Getting Insanely Fit at 54 and Navigating Her Split From Mauricio Umansky (Exclusive) — Kyle Richards is in the best shape of her life. “I think back to when I was in my 20s and 30s, and I look better than I did then, and that's after having four kids,” says the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star.
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Tyga & Chloe Bailey Leave West Hollywood Club Together — TYGA & CHLOE BAILEY HANGING WITH YOU IS SWEETER THAN CANDY!!! … Tyga and Chloe Bailey have connecting sweet teeth after a late-night hang. — The two music stars were spotted leaving the Bird Streets Club in WeHo Tuesday night …
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Julia Emmanuele / Us Weekly:
Lily Allen and David Harbour Go on Christmas Safari — David Harbour and Lily Allen have come a long way since meeting on a dating app. — The duo first sparked romance speculation in August 2019 after they attended a play together in London. Two months later, they made their red carpet debut at a Skin Cancer Foundation Event.
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Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
Timothée Chalamet Joins Kylie Jenner at Kardashian Christmas Party — Why Kylie Jenner Is ‘Proud’ of Timothée Chalamet (Source) — Hayley Erbert Kisses Derek Hough in First Post After Brain Surgeries — Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia's Sweetest and Sassiest Moments
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Kate Middleton's Secret Strength: ‘She Is Prepared to Fight for What She Thinks Is Right’ (Exclusive) — “Kate thinks strategically,” royal author Valentine Low tells PEOPLE in this week's issue — Kate Middleton felt the support of those closest to her as she hosted her annual carol concert on Dec. 8.
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Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ethan Slater spotted on rare outing in NYC during dinner date with her dad — Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are on each other's wish list this year. — They were spotted on a rare outing in New York City with the pop singer's father, Ed Butera, and a girlfriend just days before Christmas.
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