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Lyricist Barrett Strong, known for writing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and numerous other Motown hits, died at 81 years: https://www.soultracks.com/story-barrett-strong-dies

Abstract Expressionist and New Realist painter and filmmaker Alfred Leslie, who was influential during the 1960s, died at 95 years: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/arts/alfred-leslie-dead.html He was known for such films as "Directions: A Walk After the War Games," "The Cedar Bar" from 2001, "Einstein's Secret" from 2008, and "The New York Story" from 1963.

British aristocrat Lady Martha Bruce died at 101 years: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lt-col-the-lady-martha-bruce-obituary-smmkzh7gk

I love that bitter sweet song from one of the greatest music artists IMO. This live performance is so powerful, especially the second part of the song with Rutherfords amazing guitar solo.

Longtime English actress Sylvia Syms, who earned BAFTA Best Actress nominations for her role in the 1957 film Women in a Dressing Gown, died at 89 years: https://news.sky.com/story/sylvia-syms-ice-cold-in-alex-star-dies-at-the-age-of-89-12796814

Zimbabwean musician Stella Chiweshe died at 76 years: https://www.reportfocusnews.com/2023/01/20/breaking-news-zimbabwean-mbira-music-legend-mbuya-stella-chiweshe-passes-away/

Actress and method acting teacher Sandra Seacat, who became known for her role in the 1999 film Crazy in Alabama, died at 86 years: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sandra-seacat-dead-acting-coach-1235304129/ She has coached high profile actresses such as Melanie Griffith, Jessica Lange or Laura Dern.

French actress Madeleine Attal died at 101 years: https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/societe/madeleine-attal-la-comedienne-et-premiere-directrice-de-france-bleu-herault-est-decedee-3688404

Gerrie Coetzee, the first boxer from Africa to fight for, and win, a world heavyweight title, died at 67 years: https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2023-01-12-former-world-heavyweight-champion-gerrie-coetzee-dies/ He was WBA Heavyweight champion from 1983 to 1984.

Child actor Adam Rich, who gained fame for his role as Nicolas Bradford on the late 1970s hit television series, Eight is Enough, died at 54 years: https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/08/adam-rich-dead-dies-eight-is-enough/ He appeared also in the 1981 film, The Devil and Max Devlin with Bill Cosby

Canadian multimedia artist Michael Snow, best known for his experimental films, died at 95 years: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/michael-snow-dead-1234652859/ He also produced sculptures, holography, and music.

Wow, we are becoming more precise compared to the past.....Never before we had so many participants with such positive results. @The Daredevil: Congratulations, really well done! And many Thanks also to Book for running that game Wish all of you nice and healthy 2023!

Republican member of the Arizona Senate Russell Pearce died at 75 years: https://ktar.com/story/5404463/former-arizona-state-sen-russell-pearce-sb1070-sponsor-dies-at-75/ He gained national attention for his 2010 bill that targeted illegal aliens. In 2011 he became the first legislator in Arizona history to be recalled and removed from office.

Alpine skier Rosi Mittermeier, who won three medals at the 1976 Olympics: golds in downhill and slalom, and a silver in giant slalom, died at 72 years: https://www.bild.de/sport/2023/sport/rosi-mittermaier-72-tot-82449714.bild.html

Southern rapper Gangsta Boo, who made a name for herself as a member of the popular Memphis-based rap crew Three 6 Mafia, died at 43 years: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/memphis-rapper-gangsta-boo-found-dead-three-6-mafia-group-founder-confirms/I32NPSK5DNGCTCEGL7R5HELNCA/ She left the group over money disputes in 2000. She later went on to release popular solo singles like "Where Dem Dollas At!?"

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Pianist Pietro Spada, known for his technical mastery and saucy renditions of obscure composers died at 87 years: https://slippedisc.com/2022/12/an-italian-pianist-dies-at-87/

Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher Tom Browning, who played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals, died at 62 years: https://www.fox19.com/2022/12/19/reds-pitching-legend-tom-browning-dead-62/

The first Polish cosmonaut Miroslaw Hermaszewski, who participated in the 1978 Soyuz 30 mission, died at 81 years: https://www.newsweek.pl/polska/spoleczenstwo/miroslaw-hermaszewski-nie-zyje-zmarl-jedyny-polak-ktory-polecial-w-kosmos/9xbz51w He earned a Hero of the Soviet Union honor for his bravery on the space flight.

Film and television actor Pedro Miguel Arce, known for his roles in Land of the Dead and Get Rich or Die Tryin', died at 46 years: https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3743409/land-of-the-dead-actor-pedro-miguel-arce-has-passed-away-at-46/ He appeared in How I Met Your Mother and CSI: Miami and he acted also in the film Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, which starred starlet Lindsay Lohan.

Oh no, terrible news. What an awful month

QO from The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/20558190/irena-cara-dead-fame-and-flashdance-singer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunmaintwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1669463618-4

Actress and singer Irene Cara, best known for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, died at 63 years: https://abc7.com/irene-cara-flashdance-fame-celebrity-deaths/12495906/ Her song, "Flashdance... What a Feeling," became an international hit and won an Academy Award for "Best Original Song."

Fashion designer Albert Nipon, most recognized for his eponymous label, died at 95 years: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/albert-nipon-chairman-of-the-albert-nipon-design-house-dies-at-1235426225/

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