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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."

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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.

Lifestyle

Rosita Missoni, famed for iconic zigzag knitwear, dies aged 93

Rosita Missoni, the driving force behind the eponymous Italian fashion house renowned for its vibrant zigzag knitwear, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of style.

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Celebrated museum curator Marie-Claude Beaud dies, aged 78

Marie-Claude Beaud, the curator of multiple prestige galleries in Francophone Europe, has died aged 78.

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HBO founder and cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies aged 98

Dolan also created Cablevision and the AMC Network, and later owned Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

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Legendary music producer Richard Perry dies aged 82

Richard Perry worked with Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Rod Stewart. He was also behind a near-total reunion of the Beatles three years after the band broke up.

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Farewell Burt: Crocodile from cult film 'Crocodile Dundee' dies

Iconic crocodile Burt, who starred in the hit film 'Crocodile Dundee' has died peacefully, his zoo has announced.

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Italian iconic fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri dies aged 89

In this special edition of European Lens we revisit the work of the late Gian Paolo Barbieri, the famed Italian photographer whose portraits captured the soul and essence of fashion in the 60s and far beyond.

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Marisa Paredes, star of numerous Pedro Almodóvar films, dies at 78

"Spanish cinema is left without one of its most iconic actresses, Marisa Paredes," the Spanish film academy said in a statement.

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Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69

Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics.