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What to know about fatal shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
Joss’ husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire, but police ...
Harrison Ruffin Tyler dies at 96; he was the last living grandchild of President John Tyler
He was born 83 years after his grandfather left the White House, and more than 60 years after his grandfather’s death.
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
May saw the death of a retired U.S. Supreme Court justice who came the high court as a Republican but became a favorite among ...
In Memoriam May 2025: Rick Derringer and others
May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...
Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies at 77
He worked with a wide range of acts including Steely Dan and Ringo Starr, and he produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's first six ...
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Musician and producer Rick Derringer of 'Hang On Sloopy' dies at 77
Musician, producer and song writer Rick Derringer died Monday at 77. He was known for the song "Hang On Sloopy" and won a grammy for the parody "Eat It" that he produced for "Wierd Al" Yankovic.