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Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. Their deaths are “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”.

France

Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky dies at 88

Boris Spassky was a Soviet chessboard ace who became an émigré to France in 1976 and a French citizen in 1978.

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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

Santa Fe County Sheriff's responded to a request to do a welfare check on Wednesday and found actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead. No foul play is currently suspected.

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‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star found dead aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg played Buffy's younger sister Dawn Summers in the beloved series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl.

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Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS.

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Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69

Rick Buckler, drummer of the legendary British mod band, The Jam, has died at the age of 69.

Design

Yrjö Kukkapuro, designer of Finland’s most iconic chairs, dies aged 91

His iconic designs, including the Experiment chair, grace homes, offices, and museums like New York's MoMA and London's V&A.

Portugal

The Aga Khan has died at age 88

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

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Singer and pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'.

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Controversial French director Bertrand Blier dies aged 85

The provocative French filmmaker left his mark on 1970s and 1980s cinema. He won several awards, including an Oscar in 1979.

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Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has dies aged 65

Sykes was best known for his time with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. A true rock legend.

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How to honour David Lynch on what would have been his 79th birthday

David Lynch’s children – Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch – have invited mourning fans to join in a 10-minute worldwide group session today to "meditate, reflect, and send positivity into the universe."

Cinema

Remembering the wonderful and strange (and quiche-loving) David Lynch

Euronews Culture's resident film critic remembers David Lynch and how he nearly got fired after meeting the American director during a French film festival.

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Tony Award-winning British actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

One of the UK’s most celebrated stage and screen stars, and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died aged 95.

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Twin Peaks and 'Muholland Drive' director David Lynch dies aged 78

The maverick US director was well-known for his dark, surrealistic artistic visions and his successful mainstream career.

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Oliviero Toscani, renowned photographer and provocateur, dies at 82

During a 60-year career, Oliviero Toscani worked for major global magazines and was renowned for his vibrant, provocative portraits and advertising campaigns which addressed issues such as the environment, migration and racism.

Europe News

7 of Le Pen’s most outrageous moments from 35 years in the EU Parliament

As the father of European far-right politics passes away, Euronews looks back at his most shocking moments during his time as a Member of the European Parliament.

France

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right National Front party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96.

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Famous donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's character in ‘Shrek' dies

RIP Perry the miniature donkey, who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films.

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Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since death of husband Jeff Baena

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, was pronounced dead on Friday at a home in Los Angeles, with a medical examiner ruling that he had taken his own life. His wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, has issued a statement.