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Heatwave prompts cancellation of Pitch music festival as man dies from suspected drug overdose

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todayMarch 11, 2024 2

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Man dies at Pitch music festival in suspected drug overdose as thousands are told pack up and leave because of dangerous heatwave

A man has died from suspected drug overdose at the Pitch music festival held near Ararat in south-western Victoria.The man in his 20s was airlifted to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital about 4am on Sunday, where he later died.The dance music festival was cancelled on Sunday due to a dangerous heatwave and extreme fire danger, the organisers said in a statement. 'Through consultation with authorities, we have been directed to cancel the remainder of […]

todayMarch 10, 2024 4

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Jim Beard, Steely Dan Keyboardist, Dies at 63

Jim Beard, a keyboardist who played with Steely Dan, has died at the age of 63. According to a statement, the composer, producer and arranger died on March 2 "from complications due to a sudden illness."The musician has been a touring performer with Steely Dan since 2008. Most recently, he was on tour with the band as they supported the Eagles on their Long Goodbye tour. His last show with them was […]

todayMarch 6, 2024 2

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Richard Lewis Dies: Rockers React

The world lost one of its funniest voices on Feb. 27, as Richard Lewis died in his home following a heart attack.The comedian, best-known for his role on the hit series Curb Your Enthusiasm and films such as Robin Hood: Men in Tights, enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 50 years. His neurotic, self-deprecating brand of comedy won fans across the globe, while also influencing many comedians who followed […]

todayFebruary 29, 2024 4

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Famed Cuban Diva Dies at 98

Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer and cabaret diva who still performed until recently, has died. She was 98. Bacallao died Saturday (Feb. 24) after spending several days at a hospital in Havana, according to a statement from Cuba’s Ministry of Culture. Officials didn’t say why she was hospitalized. Bacallao was known for her husky voice, risque personality and being unpredictable, clad in wigs and extravagant costumes. She performed at […]

todayFebruary 24, 2024 1

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Kansas City DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan Dies After Super Bowl Parade Shooting

Kansas City disc jockey Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in the shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.In a statement on its Facebook page, KKFI 90.1 FM confirmed Lopez-Galvan’s death, remarking that the “senseless act has taken a beautiful person from her family and this KC community.”Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two, co-hosted “Taste of Tejano” for KKFI since March 2022.“It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Sun Records Drummer Dies at 86

J.M. “Jimmy” Van Eaton, a pioneering rock ‘n’ roll drummer who played behind the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Billy Lee Riley at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, died Friday (Feb. 9) at age 86, a family member said. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Van Eaton, a Memphis native who came to the famous record label as a teenager, died […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024 1

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Carl Weathers, Star of ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator,’ Dies at 76

Carl Weathers, best known as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, and recently as Greef Karga on Star Wars’ The Mandalorian has died. He was only 76 years old.His death was announced by his family in a statement. It read ((via Deadline):We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024 1

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‘California Soul’ Singer Dies at 81 – Billboard

Marlena Shaw, the jazz and soul singer best known for her 1969 recording of “California Soul,” has died. She was 81. Shaw’s daughter, Marla Bradshaw, confirmed her death in a video posted on Facebook on Friday (Jan. 19). “It’s with a very heavy heart that for myself and our family, I announce that our beloved mother, your beloved icon and artist, Marlena Shaw, has passed away today at 12:03,” she said. […]

todayJanuary 21, 2024 2

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