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Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, actor Ben Gazzara attends The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards gala in New York. Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012,  in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP – Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on Broadway and the film “The Big Lebowski,” has died at age 81.


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Pastors split on when to go home; 1 lives, 1 dies (AP)

Debris and wreckage lie along the highway after a multi-vehicle accident that killed at least nine people, on Interstate 75 near Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Authorities were still trying to determine what caused the pileup on the highway, which had been closed for a time because of the mixture of fog and heavy smoke from a brush fire. At least five cars and six tractor-trailers were involved, and some burst into flame. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)AP – A split decision between two pastors regarding when to return to the Atlanta area from Florida was the difference between life and death.


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‘How Not to Look Old’ author dies of breast cancer at 58

Charla Krupp, a popular author and fashion and beauty commentator who appeared on NBC’s “Today” show more than 100 times, passed away in her Manhattan apartment yesterday.

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JoePa dies at 85 after battle with lung cancer

Joe Paterno, the former Penn State football coach and holder of the most wins in major college football, died from complications related to his two-month battle with lung cancer Saturday night at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. He was 85.

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Amid scandal, revered PSU coach Joe Paterno dies (AP)

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2011 file photo, Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands on the field before his team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Paterno's doctors say that the former Penn State coach's condition has become 'serious,' following complications from lung cancer in recent days. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching, File)AP – Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where “JoePa” knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship. A place where character came first, championships second.


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Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif. (AP)

FILE - This Nov. 24, 2008 file photo Etta James arrives at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' in Los Angeles.   James, the feisty rhythm and blues singer whose raw, passionate vocals anchored many hits and made the yearning ballad 'At Last' an enduring anthem for weddings, commercials and even President Barack Obama, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. She was 73. James had been suffering from dementia and kidney problems, and was battling leukemia. In December 2011, her physician announced that her leukemia was terminal.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)AP – Etta James’ performance of the enduring classic “At Last” was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait.


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Champion skier Burke dies from Jan. 10 injuries

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died Thursday morning at the University of Utah Hospital from injuries sustained during a Jan. 10 training run on the Park city superpipe course. She was 29.

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