R.I.P. Celebrities(Non Wrestlers or Sports related) 2024

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Sean Stone dies aged 31: Hollywood producer who worked on action films starring Bruce Willis and John Travolta passes away after cancer battle

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BIG LOSS FOR ANIME FANS



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Akira Toriyama, The Creator Of Dragon Ball, Dies At 68

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RIP Akira

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R.I.P SEAN.

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Retired British actress Viscella Richards is found dead at her Caribbean home as police investigate after it was 'ransacked by robbers'

The star, who used the stage name Vikki Richards, was found on Wednesday with her hands bound inside her bedroom in North Valsyn, north of Trinidad, The Sun has reported.

Police have said they believe the 79-year-old was killed by robbers after her property was found ransacked, however authorities say there were no other marks of violence on her body.

Viscella was best known for her role as a supporting actor in Black Snake and part in Zeta One.

Born in Trinidad, the star moved to the UK with her family when she was six years-old, but moved back following her retirement.

She was 79

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Tarako, One of Anime's Legendary Voice Actors, Dead at 63

Legendary voice actor, Tarako, has passed at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy in the anime world thanks to the characters she helped to create in her long career. Born in Gunma, Japan, in 1960, Tarako has lent her talents to some of the biggest anime franchises. On her resume, she has had roles in the likes of Hunter x Hunter, Inuyasha, Trigun: Stampede, Urusei Yatsura, and many others as the anime world will mourn for the loss of this great talent.

Tarako's first-ever role was in Urusei Yatsura in 1981, the long-running franchise from the creator of Inuyasha, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, and Ranma 1/2, Rumiko Takahashi. In a letter addressed to Fuji Television in Japan, Tarako's family released a report that the legendary voice actor had passed, with television official stating the following, "Tarako 's health has deteriorated since the beginning of this year. Until recently, she was participating in the dubbing. Anyway, it happened so suddenly, I don't know what happened." The cause of Tarako's passing has yet to be revealed, but last summer, the voice actor was a part of an interview where she discussed her death.

Here's what Tarako had to say in 2023 about her mortality, "I'm no longer afraid of death. When I go to heaven, I'll be able to see my parents, my dog, and my cat. I'll also meet my friends who have become angels." She also took the opportunity to talk to those who would attend her funeral in the future, "Don't wear mourning clothes. Just wear the clothes you would normally wear when meeting someone."

Tarako's name came from a nickname she received as a child, that related to how she spoke. The report also mentions that while Tarako was a big name in the voice acting field, she also participated in the theater field, creating a theater group known as "Waku Produce" while acting as a singer/songwriter.

Tarako's longest role has been Chibi Maruko-Chan, the long-running anime franchise that has taken many forms since the series first began as a manga in 1986. While coming to a close in 2022, the series has left a big impression on the anime field, with the voice actor supplying a major contribution to the franchise.

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Hard times in the world of manga/anime. RIP.

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Karl Wallinger dies aged 66: Former World Party frontman who's iconic track was covered by Robbie Williams and reached No 1 passes away

The Welsh-born musician and composer was also a member of 80s band Waterboys and performed on their first three albums, before forming his own group in 1986.

Karl talents saw him work with the likes of David Bowie, Peter Gabriel and write a whole host of hits including Ship Of Fools and She's The One which appeared on the band's 1997 album Egyptology.

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'All by Myself' singer Eric Carmen dies at 74

Ohio native Carmen first had success as the lead singer of the power-pop band Raspberries, scoring hits like "Go All the Way," "Let's Pretend," "I Wanna Be With You" and "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)."

He began a solo career in late 1975, and his first two solo singles were big hits in 1976: "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again."

During that time, Carmen's songs began to be recorded by other artists, including Shaun Cassidy, who reached the top 10 with Carmen's compositions "Hey Deanie" and "That's Rock and Roll." Carmen continued to chart singles as an artist himself but took a break from the music industry in 1980.

After co-writing the 1984 “Footloose” soundtrack smash "Almost Paradise" -- recorded by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson -- Carmen reemerged in 1985 with a comeback hit, "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips." But it was the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing” that really brought him back to the fore: His contribution to the soundtrack – "Hungry Eyes" – was a top 10 hit, and he reached the top five with 1988's "Make Me Lose Control."

In 2000, Carmen toured as part of Ringo Starr's All Starr Band. In 2013, he released his first new song in 15 years, "Brand New Year," part of a 2014 best-of compilation.

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Bo$$, who famously was the first female rapper signed to Def Jam, has died at 54

Rapper Bun B announced the news Monday evening, paying tribute to Bo$$ ... whose real name was Lichelle Marie Laws. Bun posted a pic of Bo$$, and wrote, “Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend."