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Yes, Toby Keith Has Died

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Taija PerryCook

Feb 6, 2024 Reports claiming that the country singer had died of stomach cancer at age 62 were true.

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Matthew Perry's Ex-Girlfriend Said He Didn't Drown, as Videos Claim?

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Taija PerryCook

Nov 16, 2023 The clips surfaced after Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, at the age of 54 due to undetermin ...

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No, Chuck Norris Is Not Dead

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Nur Ibrahim

Nov 8, 2023 Rumors that claimed martial arts star Chuck Norris died in October 2023 were false.

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No, Kurt Russell Is Not Dead

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Nur Ibrahim

Oct 24, 2023 This was neither the first, nor presumably the last, celebrity death hoax we covered in 2023.

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Is Child Rapper Lil Tay Dead? Here's the Instagram Post that Started the Rumor

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Aug 9, 2023 The post said the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death were under investigation.

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Yes, Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Has Died

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 31, 2023 The actor probably best known for the children's TV character died at age 70, according to reput ...

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Yes, Sinéad O'Connor Has Died

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 26, 2023 Reports claiming that she died at age 56 were true.

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Tina Turner Is Dead at 83: Confirmed

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

May 24, 2023 The official Facebook account for the legendary singer announced her death.

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Cuba Gooding Sr. Found Dead

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Kim LaCapria

Apr 20, 2017 The Main Ingredients singer (and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr.) was found unresponsive in his ...

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Was 2016 the Deadliest Year for Celebrities?

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Dan Evon

Dec 28, 2016 While many high-profile celebrities passed away in 2016, the overall "notable death" count for t ...

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Actor Alan Thicke Dies at 69

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Kim LaCapria

Dec 13, 2016 Alan Thicke, best known for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on the sitcom 'Growing Pains,' has died ...

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Gordie Howe Dies

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Kim LaCapria

Jun 10, 2016 Hockey legend Gordie Howe died peacefully at the age of 88.

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'Everybody Loves Raymond' Star Doris Roberts Dies at 90

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Kim LaCapria

Apr 18, 2016 The actress best known for playing overbearing mother-in-law Marie Barone on 'Everybody Loves Ra ...

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Glenn Frey Dead at 67

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Dan Evon

Jan 18, 2016 Frey, one of the founding members of rock band the Eagles, passed away due to complications from ...

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Alan Rickman Dies at 69

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Kim LaCapria

Jan 14, 2016 Actor Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69 due to cancer, his family confirmed in a statement. ...

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