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Legendary Actor, Sydney Poitier Dead at 94

The first Black Academy Award winning best actor, Poitier died at the age of 94 from undisclosed causes. Poitier was born in 1927 and moved

“Orange Is The New Black” actress Alicia Witt has tragically lost both of her parents on the same day. The Hallmark star’s parents, Robert Witt,

Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas has now mysteriously passed away at the age of 33. As The Daily Caller reports: According to Adam Schefter, the

Jonshel Alexander, the child star of 2012’s critically lauded “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” was killed by gunfire on Saturday and died at the age

Lou Cutell, the actor best known for his roles on ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has now passed away at the age of 91. As the

Dean Stockwell, known for his roles in ‘Quantum Leap’ and ‘Dune’ has now died at the age of 85. As Pagesix reports: Dean Stockwell, “The

‘Mad About You’ star Cynthia Harris has now passed away at the age of 87. As The New York Post reports: Cynthia Harris, who famously

Actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role in ‘The Wire’ was found dead today in his apartment. As The New York Post reports:

One of the original founding members of Texas blues rock band ZZ Top passed away in his sleep at the age of 72. Dusty Hill,

Actor Robert Downey Sr., the father of ‘Iron Man’ actor Robert Downey Jr., has now passed away at the age of 85. As The New