R.I.P. Celebrities(Non Wrestlers or Sports related) 2023

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Sixto Rodriguez, Singer Whose Career Was Resurrected, Dies at 81

Two albums in the early 1970s went largely unnoticed in the United States, but not overseas. Then came the 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.

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Shelley Smith Dies: Star Of TV’s ‘The Associates’ And Game Show Regular Was 70

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Timbaland's Ex-Partner Magoo Dead At 50

Rapper Magoo, Timbaland's former collaborator, has died.

Recording artist Digital Black confirmed Magoo's passing in an Instagram post, writing, "Man can’t believe this RIH Magoo damn big bro wasnt ready for this at all." Digital accompanied his message with a cover of Magoo (real name Melvin Barcliff) and Timbaland's 1997 album "Welcome To Our World.”

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Clarence Avant, music executive known as 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92

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Rapper Young Capone 'dies at age 35 after being reported missing in Chicago

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Cheems dead aged 12: Meme dog falls asleep during surgery for cancer and never wakes up

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'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones Dead at 66

The veteran actor died as a result of a long-standing lung issue

on won two Emmy Awards for his role as William Hill on the hit show "This Is Us" and he was nominated four times overall. Both of his Emmys were for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Ron's rep says the late actor's "his warmth, beauty, generosity, kindness and heart were felt by anyone who had the good fortune of knowing him."

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Lolita, a beloved orca at the Miami Seaquarium set to be released into the ocean, has died

Lolita began exhibiting “serious signs of discomfort” over the past several days, according to an Instagram post from the Miami Seaquarium. After being treated “immediately and aggressively” by a medical team, she died from “what is believed to be a renal condition” on Friday afternoon, the aquarium said.

“Toki was an inspiration to all who had the fortune to hear her story and especially to the Lummi nation that considered her family,” the post reads. “Those of us who have had the honor and privilege to spend time with her will forever remember her beautiful spirit.” The Lummi Nation is a Native American tribe based on the coast of Washington state and southern British Columbia, near the waters where Lolita was captured.

he 57-year-old whale, sometimes called Toki and known as Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut by the Lummi people, was set to be released back into the ocean, the Miami Seaquarium announced in March. Advocates identified a natural sea pen off Washington state, including waters where members of Lolita’s family still swim. Her 95-year-old mother is believed to still be alive.

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Aug 19, 2023 20:47:20 GMT -5 jimsteel said:

Lolita, a beloved orca at the Miami Seaquarium set to be released into the ocean, has died

Lolita began exhibiting “serious signs of discomfort” over the past several days, according to an Instagram post from the Miami Seaquarium. After being treated “immediately and aggressively” by a medical team, she died from “what is believed to be a renal condition” on Friday afternoon, the aquarium said.

“Toki was an inspiration to all who had the fortune to hear her story and especially to the Lummi nation that considered her family,” the post reads. “Those of us who have had the honor and privilege to spend time with her will forever remember her beautiful spirit.” The Lummi Nation is a Native American tribe based on the coast of Washington state and southern British Columbia, near the waters where Lolita was captured.

he 57-year-old whale, sometimes called Toki and known as Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut by the Lummi people, was set to be released back into the ocean, the Miami Seaquarium announced in March. Advocates identified a natural sea pen off Washington state, including waters where members of Lolita’s family still swim. Her 95-year-old mother is believed to still be alive.

I remember seeing a story about her on local news a couple months back in regard to her release. It was amazing they had info on her family, and she was going to be reunited with them. When I first heard of her release, I was worried if she could adjust but hearing about her family made me think it would be fine. Sad to hear it never got to happen.

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'Game Of Thrones' Actor Darren Kent Dies At 39 After Prolonged Illness

Actor Darren Kent, best known for his role in 'Game Of Thrones' as playing a goat herder from Slavers Bay, passed away at the age of 39 after battling long time health issues.

Though his role in the series was small, it was an important one. Kent played a goatherd in the Season 4 finale of the epic fantasy series, 'The Children'. His character appeared before Daenerys to drive home the destruction that her unruly dragons were unleashing across the land.

In a brief but emotional scene, he brought the charred body of his dead 3-year-old daughter to the khaleesi's throne to illustrate the havoc her creatures were wreaking on the locals' lives. His meeting with the queen was the impetus for her chaining up two of her dragons so they couldn't hurt anyone else.

Apart from his role in 'Game Of Thrones', Kent also starred in the British TV series 'EastEnders' and in the 2012 film 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. His other credits include 'Marshal's Law', the BBC adaptation of 'Les Miserables', 'Bloody Cuts', 'Shameless and Community'.

His first significant role was in the 2008 horror movie 'Mirrors'. Most recently, he portrayed a reanimated corpse in the film 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'.

Kent experienced several chronic health issues including arthritis, osteoporosis and a rare skin disorder.