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‘Twin Peaks’ composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

by LINDSEY BAHR December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

He was best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ to ‘Mulholland Drive.’

by JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER December 13, 2022December 14, 2022

She held no formal title, but was a living reminder of Hawaii’s monarchy before the kingdom was overthrown by American businessmen in 1893.

Lapierre was celebrated for his historical work on the World War II struggle to liberate Paris.

by JOE McDONALD December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

He led the ruling Communist Party after the Tiananmen Square massacre and was China’s president for 10 years.

Gilyard began his career in the 1980s with roles on several popular TV shows.

by HILLEL ITALIE October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.

The Scottish actor, who played a crime boss in 2 Bond films and well known as the beloved Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died.

by YURI KAGEYAMA August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

Inamori was the founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera.

by JAKE COYLE August 16, 2022August 17, 2022

His breakthrough feature about life aboard a German U-boat was hailed as an anti-war masterpiece and nominated for six Oscars.

by JILL LAWLESS August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

Briggs’ wordless book, about a boy’s wintry creation that comes to life, has sold more than 5.5 million copies around the world.