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    James Hong

    I still remeber watching him in Bg Trouble in Little China, such a classic, loved that movie when I was a kid. Some weeks ago he becomes oldest person to finally get a star on Hollywoods Walk of Fame:
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    The Chequered Flag

    American race car driver Bobby East, who began his NASCAR career in 2005, died at 36 years: https://www.speedsport.com/sprints-midgets/usac/three-time-usac-champion-east-dies-at-37/ He became the youngest driver in USAC history, at 16 years and 6 months, to win a feature race when he took first at the USAC National Midget event at the Illiana Motor Speedway in 2001.
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    The 100 Club

    Former peruvian general and dictator Francisco Morales Bermudez died at 100 years: https://elcomercio.pe/politica/francisco-morales-bermudez-fallecio-a-los-100-anos-noticia/ He became leader of Peru after his military coup in 1975 and served until 1980. The economic and political reforms that he attempted to enact were generally failures.
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    Hollywood Possibilities

    American actor and director LQ Jones, died at 94 years: https://variety.com/2022/film/obituaries-people-news/lq-jones-dead-boy-and-his-dog-wild-bunch-casino-1235312747/
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    Cartoonists And Animators

    Cartoonist and artist Kazuki Takahashi, who created the original "Yu-Gi-Oh!" manga that led to a card game, several animated series, and a wide-reaching franchise, died at 60 years: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2022/07/07/entertainment-news/kazuo-takahashi-found-dead/
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    The Dead of 2022

    Sports broadcaster Hank Goldberg, who provided color commentary for the Miami Dolphins, died at 82 years: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/34193642/former-espn-nfl-reporter-handicapping-expert-hank-goldberg-dies-82
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    The 100 Club

    Canadian Bishop Laurent Noel died at 102 years: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bnoel.html
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    The Dead of 2022

    Sad news, he won Tony Awards for directing acclaimed adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare such as Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear or A Midsummer Nights Dream.
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    Death, Italian Style

    Italian Singer and Actress Irene Fargo died at only 59 years: https://www.ilgiorno.it/spettacoli/irene-fargo-morta-1.7842690 I still remember her beautiful song and second place at Sanremo Festival in 1992
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    The D-A-CH-DeathList 2024 (page 18)

    Former german Federal Minister of Economics Martin Bangemann died at 87 years: https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/lindner-teilt-mit-ex-fdp-chef-und-wirtschaftsminister-martin-bangemann-ist-tot_id_108109633.html
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    Foreign Personalities, From Stage, Screen, Politics And Life

    Prominent turkish actor and producer Cüneyt Arkin, who starred in Turkish Star Wars, which bootlegged scenes from George Lucas Star Wars and developed a cult following in America, dies at 84 years: https://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler-turkiye-61963237 He won Golden Orange Awards for Best Actor in 1969 and 1976.
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    Art For Death's Sake

    Abstract Expressionist and Lyrical painter and Color Field artist Sam Gilliam, who was associated with the Washington Color School, dies at 88 years: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/sam-gilliam-dead-1234632790/ He conceived the idea of the "unsupported canvas" in 1965 and revolutionized the perception of the blank canvas.
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    American Football Players

    Former NFL wide receiver Marlin Briscoe, who was an All-Pro selection with the Buffalo Bills in 1970, died at 76 years: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/27/23185242/marlin-briscoe-afl-denver-broncos-first-black-starting-quarterback-dies-at-76-miami-dolphins He won two Super Bowl titles as a player with the Miami Dolphins.
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    Death, Italian Style

    Leonardo Del Vecchio, founder of Luxottica, died at 87 years: https://www.corriere.it/economia/consumi/22_giugno_27/leonardo-del-vecchio-morto-luxottica-1d80e77c-f5e2-11ec-8350-fcb93af951e7.shtml He was second richest man in Italy.
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    Magic Johnson, And Other Basketball Players

    Former Indiana Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All American Caleb Swannigan, who committed to Purdue after initially committing to Michigan State, died at only 25 years: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039393-caleb-swanigan-dies-at-age-25-former-purdue-star-drafted-by-blazers-in-2017 In 2017, he earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors and was named a first-team All-American. He was selected 26th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
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    Foreign Personalities, From Stage, Screen, Politics And Life

    Malaysian singer and actress Adibah Noor, died at 51 years: https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2022/06/806108/showbiz-adibah-noor-succumbs-cancer-nsttv She's also appeared several movies and has become a radio personality as well.
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    Julian Assange

    Britain orders extradition to USA for Julian Assange: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-17/julian-assange-extradition-ordered-uk-united-states/101115392 This happen when war crimes become state secrets. we are on the right path....
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    Dead Poets Society

    Cowboy poet Baxter Black, whose best-known works include Horseshoes and Legacy of the Rodeo Man, died at 77 years: https://www.agdaily.com/lifestyle/beloved-cowboy-poet-baxter-black-away/ He also had a career as a veterinarian for farm and ranch animals.
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    Political Frailty

    Former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007 Aamir Hussain, who also served as the Minister of Religious Affairs, died at 50 years: https://emeatribune.com/member-national-assembly-dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain-passed-away/ He went on to have a career as a television host for the Geo and ARY networks.
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    The D-A-CH-DeathList 2024 (page 18)

    German Royal Carl, Duke of Württemberg died at 85 years: https://histoiresroyales.fr/deces-carl-de-wurtemberg-pretendant-trone-diane-dorleans-85-ans/
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    (C)Rappers

    Atlanta Rapper "Trouble" who has made a name for himself in the southern rap scene with mixtapes like Scoobzilla and All On Me, died after shooting: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/atlanta-rapper-trouble-aka-skoob-dead-at-34/ He has recorded with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Pusha T and Killer Mike.
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    The D-A-CH-DeathList 2024 (page 18)

    Austrian psychologist Sophie Freud died at 97 years: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/science/sophie-freud-dead.html She was last surviving grandchild of Sigmund Freud.
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    Time Added

    Midfielder Geoff Hunter, who made his professional debut in 1979 for Crewe Alexandra then signed with Port Vale, where he played from 1981-1987, died at 62 years: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2022/june/rip--geoff-hunter/ From 1987-1991, he played for Wrexham.
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    The Dead of 2022

    Decorated Army General Carl Stiner, who served as Commander in Chief of the United States Special Operations Command, died at 85 years: https://1450wlaf.com/2022/06/02/general-carl-wade-stiner-jim-finish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=general-carl-wade-stiner-jim-finish He served tours of combat duty in the Korean and Vietnam wars and spent time in Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East on special assignments. He also co-wrote the book Inside the Special Forces with author with author Tom Clancy.
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    Why no Indians ever in DeathList?

    Actor and singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, alias "KK", known for his work in many Hindi films, died at 53 years after heart attack: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/singer-kk-dies-at-53-during-live-performance-in-kolkata-101654020481631-amp.html He was an award-winning Indian playback vocalist also released several solo albums. He was also the 2012 recipient of the Eenam-Swaralaya Singer of the Year Award.
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