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In this Feb. 13, 2011 file photo, Chuck Brown arrives at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Brown, who styled a unique brand of funk music as a singer, guitarist and songwriter known as the "godfather of go-go," died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.

Pioneer of "go-go" funk music dies

Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.

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Chuck Brown was very unique with his music I have partied with Chuck for about 20 years and I can say when he played he shut the place down. Chuck will be truly missed but never forgotten. I pray for...
- LaShawn Washington

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In this March 18, 1986, file photo, Sen. James Abdnor, center, (R-S.D), talks with Treasury Secretary James Baker III, left, and Sen. Dennis DiConcini, D-Ariz., on Capitol Hill in Washington. Abdnor, the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate, has died. His family said in a statement that Abdnor died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the age of 89. He had been in hospice care recently.

Former US senator from SD dies at 89

Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor, the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate only to lose his seat after one term has died.

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Mexican author Carlos Fuentes poses for a photo after a press conference in Mexico City, Monday March 12, 2012. Fuentes is a member of the jury for the literary award "Formentor de las Letras 2012," won this year by Spain's writer Juan Goytisolo.

Mexican novelist, essayist dies

Author Carlos Fuentes, who played a dominant role in Latin America's novel-writing boom by delving into the failed ideals of the Mexican revolution, died Tuesday in a Mexico City hospital. He was 83.

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Former Ford executive Harold "Red" Poling has died at the age of 86.

Former Ford executive dies at 86

Former Ford Motor Co. CEO Harold "Red" Poling has died. He was 86. The long-time auto executive died Saturday in Pacific Grove, Calif., according to Ford.

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"Swamp People" cast member Mitchell Guist died on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the age of 48.

'Swamp People' cast member dies

Mitchell Guist, a cast member of the reality TV show "Swamp People" was pronounced dead at a hospital Monday. He had fallen while aboard his boat on the Intracoastal Waterway, near Pierre Part.

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Glenn, words cannot express how I feel for you, God will help you through this rough time in your life.You and Mitchell had a special bond and noone can take away your memories. You are in my prayers.
- Pat Bradley

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Soul rockers Booker T and the MGs are seen in this Jan. 1970 file photo, from left to right: Al Jackson, Jr., Booker T. Jones, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Steve Cropper. Bass player and songwriter Donald "Duck" Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, died in Tokyo Sunday May 13, 2012. He was 70.

Bass player dies in Tokyo

Donald "Duck" Dunn, the bassist who helped create the gritty Memphis soul sound at Stax Records in the 1960s died Sunday at 70.

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Vidal Sassoon is seen here in his Beverly Hills, Calif., home Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Sassoon died May 9th at the age of 84. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file)

Hairstyling pioneer dies at 84

Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84.

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I met Vidal Sassoon when I was 17 years old. I was a model in Pittsburgh, Pa. in the Summer of 1968. My agency called me and said that Vidal was coming to do a hair show and booked me for the gig....
- Cynthia Stevens

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