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Beth Chapman, of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' fame, dies at 51

Beth Chapman, who was partners with Duane "Dog" Chapman both onscreen and off, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 51.

The announcement was made by Dog Wednesday on Twitter, days after a choking emergency led to her being hospitalized and placed in a medically-induced coma. Her advanced lung cancer — stage IV — led to her having difficulty breathing, so her family gathered by her bedside in Honolulu — and requested prayers from fans.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/beth-chapman-of-dog-the-bounty-hunter-fame-dies-at-51-161432543.html

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'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda dead at 79: 'Please raise a glass to freedom'

Peter Fonda, whose counterculture classic Easy Rider helped usher in the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s that paved the way for filmmakers from Martin Scorsese to Quentin Tarantino, has died after suffering respiratory failure due to lung cancer. Fonda, the son of screen legend Henry Fonda, younger brother of Jane Fonda and father of actress Bridget Fonda, was 79.

The family confirmed the news of his death Friday in a statement to Yahoo Entertainment.

“It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away,” the family said, adding Fonda “passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 16 at 11:05am at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family. The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/easy-rider-star-peter-fonda-dead-at-79-225432647.html

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Ah, so.  I see.  Cav's got a kickstand.  Congrats, you must've won the genetic lottery - I mean, you know, 50-50, I guess...

Thanks for the Teddy Bear reference - I've been in a 'missing Thailand' phase for about a week, haven't been since January 2018 - new world record! - so glad to find somethings that feed my nostalgia in various ways.

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Ric Ocasek’s cause of death, sweet final drawing revealed

The cause of the shocking Sept. 15 death of the Cars’ legendary Ric Ocasek has been revealed. According to an autopsy report released Monday by the New York City medical examiner’s office, Ocasek died of cardiovascular disease. Ocasek was 75.

The specific cause of death was listed as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or atherosclerosis, a build-up of plaque in the arteries that can cause hardening and/or narrowing in the heart muscle. Pulmonary emphysema was also a contributing factor.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ric-ocaseks-cause-of-death-sweet-final-drawing-revealed-212049609.html

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Ginger Baker: Legendary Cream drummer dies aged 80

Ginger Baker, one of the most innovative and influential drummers in rock music, has died at the age of 80.

A co-founder of Cream, he also played with Blind Faith, Hawkwind and Fela Kuti in a long and varied career.

His style combined the lyricism of jazz with the crude power of rock. One critic said watching him was like witnessing "a human combine harvester".

But he was also a temperamental and argumentative figure, whose behaviour frequently led to on-stage punch-ups...

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49827436

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