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    'Triangle of Sadness' director reflects on the tragic death of Charlbi Dean just weeks before Oscar-nominated film's release

    Ruben Östlund knew the 32-year-old actress had delivered a star-making performance in his acclaimed black comedy.

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    Aaron Carter dies at 34

    Troubled former child star Aaron Carter, who soared to fame as a solo artist on the heels of his big brother Nick Carter’s success with the Backstreet Boys, has died.

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    Nicole Thea, Pregnant YouTube Sensation, Dies at 24

    Nicole Thea, the YouTube personality who was chronicling her pregnancy for fans, died along with her unborn baby on Saturday morning, her family announced on Thea’s Instagram page. She was 24.No cause of death has been announced. Thea had been expecting a child with her partner, a street dancer who went by the handle Global Boga (né Jeffery Frimpong). “To all Nicole’s friends and supporters it is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Nicole and her son she and Boga named Reign sadly

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  • EntertainmentThe Wrap

    Jas Waters, ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Kidding’ Writer, Dies at 39

    TV writer and former journalist Jas Waters has died at the age of 39.The news was confirmed in a statement from the “This Is Us” writers Twitter account on Wednesday. No cause of death was given.“The entire ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing,” the statement read. “In our time together, Jas left her mark on us and ALL over the show. She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature. We send our deepest sympathies to her loved ones. She was one of us. RIP @JasFly.”Al

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    Fountains of Wayne founder Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus complications at 52

    Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist known for the hit "Stacy's Mom" and composing music for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Tom Hanks's "That Thing You Do!" had been hospitalized for more than one week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

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    Daniel Lee Martin, Country Singer Accused of Child Sex Abuse, Dies at 54

    Daniel Lee Martin, country singer and host of “Brotherhood Outdoors,” was found dead in his Pasco County, Florida, home Friday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 54.Pasco deputies discovered his body when they arrived at Martin’s home to serve him with multiple warrants for his arrest that included three counts of sexual exploitation on a minor, three counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of committing an aggravated sexual battery and one count of solicitation of a min

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    Brian Tarantina, ‘Marvelous Mrs Maisel’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’ Actor, Dies at 60

    Brian Tarantina, an actor who was known for his roles on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Gilmore Girls,” was found dead on Saturday morning. He was 60.Tarantina was found in his New York City apartment by the NYPD, a police spokesperson confirms to TheWrap. The cause of death is unknown.“On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at approximately 0040 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious male inside of 353 West 51 Street, apartment 11, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,” a spo