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Angus MacInnes, ‘Star Wars’ Actor, Dies at 77

He appeared in 1977's 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' and 2016's 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

Johnny Russell, Shirley Temple’s Co-Star in ‘The Blue Bird,’ Dies at 91

As a child actor, he also appeared in ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,’ ‘Always Goodbye’ and ‘Jesse James’ before embarking on a distinguished career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

Linda Lavin, Busy Broadway Actress and Star of TV’s ‘Alice,’ Dies at 87

The Tony winner starred in Neil Simon's 'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' and 'Broadway Bound' and was a tireless advocate for women's rights: "I had a commitment." 

Kieran Turner, Documentary Filmmaker Best Known for ‘Jobriath A.D.,’ Dies at 56

Turner also created, wrote, produced and directed the online television series 'Wallflowers.'

Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100

The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia.

Charles Dolan, HBO Founder and Pioneering Cable TV Mogul, Dies at 98

He also had holdings including AMC Networks, Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks.

Charles Shyer, Writer-Director on ‘Baby Boom’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ Remakes, Dies at 83

He co-wrote 'Smokey and the Bandit' before sharing an Oscar nom with then-wife and frequent collaborator Nancy Meyers for 'Private Benjamin.'

Olivia Hussey, Star of Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dies at 73

She also played Mary in the 1977 miniseries 'Jesus of Nazareth' and was memorable in 'Black Christmas' and 'Death on the Nile.'

Dayle Haddon, Model and Actress, Dies at 76 in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak

She appeared in several movies, including 'The World's Greatest Athlete,' 'North Dallas Forty,' 'Cyborg' and 'Bullets Over Broadway.'

Greg Gumbel, Longtime CBS Sports Studio Host and Play-by-Play Man, Dies at 78

He worked March Madness for more than a quarter-century, presided over ‘The NFL Today’ for five seasons and called two Super Bowls. 

Richard Parsons, Former Time Warner Chairman, Dies at 76

"The right guy in the right place at the right time," he steadied the ship after the ill-fated merger with AOL, then stepped in briefly for Leslie Moonves at CBS Corp.