Fitness Guru Richard Simmons, Who Had a Platinum Album in 1982, Dies at 76
His album Reach rode the Billboard 200 for 40 weeks.
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Martin Mull, Grammy- and Emmy-Nominated Actor and Comedian, Dies at 80
Read more: Martin Mull, Grammy- and Emmy-Nominated Actor and Comedian, Dies at 80You probably know him best for his work in television, but Mull had early success as a musical comedian.
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Remembering the Music Industry Players Who Died in 2024
Read more: Remembering the Music Industry Players Who Died in 2024Billboard pays tribute to the executives, songwriters, managers, producers, promoters, radio hosts and more who passed on this year.
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Lynn Fainchtein, Music Supervisor of ‘Amores Perros’ and ‘Roma,’ Dead at 61
Read more: Lynn Fainchtein, Music Supervisor of ‘Amores Perros’ and ‘Roma,’ Dead at 61The music director and producer passed away early Friday (March 1) in Madrid, Spain, where she lived.
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Lisandro Meza, One of the Biggest Names in Colombian Music, Dies at 86
Read more: Lisandro Meza, One of the Biggest Names in Colombian Music, Dies at 86The Sabanera and Vallenata music idol passed away on Dec. 23.
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Kendall A. Minter, Veteran Entertainment Attorney, Dead at 71
Read more: Kendall A. Minter, Veteran Entertainment Attorney, Dead at 71The longtime general counsel for the Living Legends Foundation also represented a diverse clientele over the years, including Kirk Franklin and the Backstreet Boys.
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Nigerian Rapper Oladips Dies at 28
Read more: Nigerian Rapper Oladips Dies at 28The rapper was gearing up to release his album, SUPERHERO ÀDÚGBÒ (The Memoir).
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Sinéad O’Connor, Chart-Topping & Outspoken Irish Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard News
Read more: Sinéad O’Connor, Chart-Topping & Outspoken Irish Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard NewsTetris Kelly:Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Sinéad O’Connor, who topped the Billboard hot 100 with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died. Her family confirmed the news with a statement to BBC saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our…
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Sinéad O’Connor, Chart-Topping & Outspoken Irish Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard News
Read more: Sinéad O’Connor, Chart-Topping & Outspoken Irish Singer, Dead at 56 | Billboard NewsTetris Kelly:Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Sinéad O’Connor, who topped the Billboard hot 100 with her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died. Her family confirmed the news with a statement to BBC saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our…
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Tina Turner, Rock’n’Roll Trailblazer, Dies at 83 | Billboard News
Read more: Tina Turner, Rock’n’Roll Trailblazer, Dies at 83 | Billboard NewsTina Turner, whose gritty vocals and fierce, sizzling performances powered two iconic music careers —as one-half of husband-and-wife duo Ike & Tina Turner and later as a solo star — has died, her rep confirmed to Billboard. The eight-time Grammy Award winner was 83. TETRIS KELLY:Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. A…
