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John Forsythe of “Dynasty” dies of cancer

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

John Forsythe in The Trouble With Harry trailerJohn Forsythe, an actor known for his roles on TV’s Dynasty and Charlie’s Angels, died late Thursday due to complications relating to his battle with cancer. Forsythe was 92 years old.

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“Bonanza” Star Pernell Roberts dies

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Pernell RobertsPernell Roberts, an actor who starred in television’s Bonanza and Trapper John, M.D., died of cancer Sunday in his California home. He was 81.

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Fred Rosenbaum Passes, Leaves Long Legacy

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

RosenbaumLast week, Oregon honored a man whose legacy will not soon be forgotten. Fred Rosenbaum, 83, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 after battling kidney cancer. A week later, his memorial service was attended by more than 1,000 people and included a three-volley salute and a missing-man flyover, according to the local newspaper.

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Abstract painter Kenneth Noland dies

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Kenneth NolandKenneth Noland, an abstract painter prone to vivid colors and geometric shapes, died Tuesday of cancer at his home in Maine. He was 85.

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Horse Trainer Bobby Frankel dies

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Bobby FrankelHorse racing’s Hall-of-Fame trainer Bobby Frankel lost his battle with lymphoma earlier today, dying at his California home of complications as a result of the cancer. He was 68.

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