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R.I.P: Jazz Trumpeter Donald Byrd

The legendary performer, who recorded more than 50 LPs in his lifetime, passed away earlier this week.

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The sci-fi pioneer leaves behind a legacy of innovation and excellence.

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He was also known for his role on Hogan's Heroes.

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The television mainstay will certainly be missed.

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Artists from Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys to Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band pay tribute to a TV pioneer whose show Soul Train changed American?

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He'll be flinging his feces at the angels now.

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The Welsh actor battled the disease for 18 months before succumbing to it yesterday.

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The president of NYC's iconic eyewear company just passed. Learn about his family history.

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There was more to the late publisher's life than smut peddlin'.

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The legendary diss comedian passed yesterday. Watch some of his wildest bits.

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The New York Yankees' larger than life owner passed away this morning, and we pay tribute with an index of his varied accomplishments.

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A legend of underground comics has passed. Check out this tribute.

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