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Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67
The star of Wombat and It’s A Knockout’s death comes after three-year battle with motor neurone disease.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies aged 88
The country superstar wrote several classics, such as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, and ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’. But many of his best known songs were performed by others.
- by Andrew Dalton and Kristin M. Hall
Dame Maggie Smith, actress who conquered stage and screen with her wit, poise and eccentricity
As a rare embodiment of English poise, human complexity and a formidable bearing, Dame Maggie Smith had captivated stage, screen and television audiences for decades.
- by Telegraph Obituaries
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Dame Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89
British actor Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her family said on Friday. She was 89.
Tributes roll in for Melbourne culinary ‘giant’ Greg Malouf
The pioneering chef of modern Middle Eastern cuisine has died at 64. He was also renowned for his cookbooks, mentorship and guest appearances on MasterChef.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Tito Jackson, member of The Jackson 5, has died age 70
Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson, has died. His sons have shared the news in a statement on social media.
- by Brian P. D. Hannon
Kingswood Country star Lex Marinos dies aged 75
Marinos had an impressive 50-year career and was renowned as an advocate for diversity in the Australian entertainment industry.
- by Hannah Kennelly
James Earl Jones reflects on voicing Star Wars' Darth Vader
Legendary actor James Earl Jones recalls the process of recording the voice of Darth Vader, one of his most famous roles.
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen – eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to Mufasa in The Lion King and Darth Vader in Star Wars – has died.
- by Mark Kennedy
Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, had sustained burns to 80 per cent of her body.
Brisbane food identity and markets founder Jan Power dies
Power’s family said the cook, arts patron and founder of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets, who helped transform Brisbane’s food scene, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday night.
- by Marissa Calligeros and Nick Dent
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