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Vincenzo Labella, who produced the miniseries 'Jesus of Nazareth' and 'Marco Polo', the latter of which won an Emmy as 'Outstanding Limited Series', has died. He was 93. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vincenzo-labella-dead-producer-jesus-nazareth-marco-polo-miniseries-was-93-1132228

Henry Obwocha, a former Kenyan Planning and National Development minister, has died. He was 69. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Former-Cabinet-minister-Henry-Obwocha-dies/1056-4696798-seck43z/index.html

Brad Daymond, one-third of the Juno award-winning dance pop band Love Inc., has died. He was 46. http://www.iheartradio.ca/news/former-love-inc-member-brad-daymond-dies-1.4888219

Howard Grant, who won nearly 2,000 races during his career in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 79. http://live.drf.com/nuggets/44115-howard-grant-top-rider-from-1960s-and-70s-has-died-at-age-79

L.B. Bonner, a former star of the reality series 'My 600-lb Life', has been found dead in a suspected suicide. He was 31. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6024715/My-600-lb-Life-star-L-B-Bonner-31-dead-ditch-gunshot-wound-suspected-suicide.html

(Also posted in the 'Suicidal Celebs' thread.) L.B. Bonner, a former star of the reality series 'My 600-lb Life', has been found dead in a suspected suicide. He was 31. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6024715/My-600-lb-Life-star-L-B-Bonner-31-dead-ditch-gunshot-wound-suspected-suicide.html

Bill Carter, a former Texas state Representative for nearly two decades, has died. He was 89. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article216037890.html

Moshe Mizrahi, director of the 1978 Best Foreign Language Oscar film 'Madame Rosa' , has died. He was 86. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/249996

Albert Mellor, who served with the 8th Denbighshire Royal Welsh Fusiliers and 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment during WWII, earning five medals he'd finally receive in 2012, has died. He was 98. http://www.mossleycorrespondent.co.uk/?p=4585 Article on Mellor receiving his medals 65 years after being earned. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/brave-para-albert-mellor-92-696586

A.K. Bose, an Indian politician and three-time lawmaker represented the Thiruparankundram assembly constituency, has died. He was 69. https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/aiadmk-legislator-ak-bose-from-thiruparankundram-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-in-tamil-nadus-madurai-1893818

Retail store chain Brookstone, known for massage chairs, files for bankruptcy a second time and will close 100 mall outlets while hoping to sell its remaining assets. https://www.npr.org/2018/08/02/635021251/brookstone-files-for-bankruptcy-plans-to-close-mall-stores

Shirley Wharton, the mother of Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil, has died. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vince-neils-mother-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/

Rick Genest, aka Zombie Boy, a Canadian model who appeared in the Lady Gaga video 'Born This Way' and who was known for his extensive tattoos, including over much of his head & face, has died. He was 32. Genest committed suicide and reportedly suffered from mental health issues. http://www.iheartradio.ca/news/canadian-model-featured-in-lady-gaga-video-dies-at-32-1.4820326

Johnny McFerren, a former four term Louisiana state Representative for District 7, has died. He was 84. https://www.ktbs.com/news/former-state-rep-johnny-mcferren-has-died/article_0d36e7d8-968a-11e8-9c9c-fb9ead4fef17.html

Winston Ntshona, a South African playwright and actor who won a 1975 Tony Award for 'Best Actor in a Play'. Has died. He was 76. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/winston-ntshona-dead-south-african-actor-a-dry-white-season-dies-at-76-1131644

He was 70. As to your second point, that might seem to needlessly complicate what is, essentially, a fun thread. Makes no difference to me. Was directed here a couple of times for Scrabble-esque postings elsewhere.

Icelandic politician and human rights activist Ussarkak Kujaukitsok has died. Scrabble point value: 46

Michael A. Sheehan, an author, military counterterrorism expert and the current Distinguished Chair at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, has died. He was 63. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/michael-a-sheehan-counterterrorism-expert-who-warned-of-bin-laden-dies-at-63/2018/08/01/5497830c-959b-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.html?utm_term=.f7009274428f

Author & film critic Leonard Maltin follows in Alan Alda's footsteps and announces he was diagnosed with Parkinson's nearly four years ago.

Coroner rules Bell died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/38788723/coroner-radio-host-art-bell-died-of-drug-intoxication

Evelyn Margaret Waddell, who under the pen name 'Lyn Cook' wrote nearly two dozen children's books over more than half a century, has died. She was 100. http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20180717.93404286/BDAStory/BDA/deaths

Betty Schoenbaum, a prolific philanthropist and widow of Shoney’s restaurant chain’s founder Alex Schoenbaum, has died. She was 100. Among other philanthropic endeavours, in 2002, Betty Schoenbaum pledged $2.5 million to Ohio State to create an early childhood development center. https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/schoenbaum-philanthropist-heir-to-shoney-s-fortune-dead-at/article_4a9874f1-df82-5ee7-a939-114863ae1eb0.html

Robert J. Stewart, the president & CFO of Ark Restaurants Corp., a 35 year old business that owns and operates restaurants, bars, fast food concepts & catering operations across the United States, has died. He was 61. http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2018/07/30/ark-restaurants-corp-reports-the-passing-of-robert-j-stewart-the-companys-presi

Dr. Paul Walfish, a Canadian endocrinologist and pioneering doctor in thyroid cancer treatment who worked at Mount Sinai hospital in Toronto for more than 50 years, has died. He was 83. https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/he-changed-medicine-canadian-pioneer-of-thyroid-cancer-treatment-dies-at-83

Mary Jane McCaffree Monroe, former social secretary to Mamie Eisenhower, died on July 23. She was 106. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/31/obituaries/mary-jane-mccaffree-monroe-protocol-authority-dies-at-106.html