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Dabney Coleman, who shot to fame as an actor in a number of high-profile projects, has died. Coleman’s daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, tells the Hollywood Reporter that Coleman died on Thursday (May 16) at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 92 years old. “My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she states. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. “A teacher, a hero and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift an...
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Jelly Roll‘s wife Bunnie Xo shared sad news on social media on Wednesday (May 8). Her father Bill has died after a battle with cancer. The singer’s father-in-law had been living with the couple since his Stage 4 diagnosis late last summer. He was put in hospice in November, but made remarkable progress in the following months. In February, Bunnie shared that he underwent a hip replacement surgery and could be walking soon. “So now we have bionic Bill,” the podcast host cracked. Related: 40 Country Singers Who Died Too Soon Bill battled cancer on his own through holistic remedies for a year, le...
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Duane Eddy, who became the first true guitar hero of the modern musical era, has died. Variety reports that Eddy died in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn., on Tuesday (April 30) at the age of 86. Born in Corning, N.Y., on April 26, 1938, Eddy began playing guitar at the age of five. He would go on to pioneer a unique “twangy” guitar sound that saw him playing melodies on the instrument’s bass strings. Eddy released his first single, “Movin’ n’ Groovin’,” in early 1958, and his next single, “Rebel-‘Rouser,” gave him his breakthrough hit, reaching No. 6 and selling more than a million copi...
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Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube Geoge Strait and the members of his longtime backing band, the Ace in the Hole Band, are mourning another death in their ranks. The country icon turned to social media on Tuesday evening (April 30) to share the news that his former drummer and longtime road manager, Tom Foote, has died. “We lost another one of our good friends and a huge part of our musical journey yesterday,” Strait begins his post. “Tom Foote, our one-time drummer and long-time road manager for around 48 years, suddenly passed away at his home after our rehearsal.” Strait and his band...
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Sonja Christopher was the first ever contestant to be voted of the hit reality competition show, Survivor. Debuting in 2000, at the age of 63, Christopher helped pioneer the hit CBS reality series that now sits at its 46th season. She died Friday (April 26) at the age of 87. The official Survivor social media page confirmed the somber news, sharing a photo along with a note from the show’s host, Jeff Probst. “Sonja was one of the kindest people to ever play Survivor,” he shares. “Every interaction I had with her over the years was lovely. She would always greet you with a smile on her face and...
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Oak Ridge Boys singer Duane Allen says he appreciates all the love, but the pain won’t go away after his wife’s death. “There are times when I just break down,” he shared on social media. Allen and Norah Lee Allen were married for nearly 55 years before she died on March 31 (Easter Sunday).She’d been ill and was hospitalized at Vanderbilt in Nashville at the time of her Easter morning death.On the same day, Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban’s wife Donna’s father died.Allen posted an update to Facebook on Friday morning (April 26). It’s half a show of appreciation for all the well-wishes — “I am so...
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Police have provided a significant update on their investigation into Christian singer Mandisa’s death. The Season 5 American Idolfinalist died on Thursday (April 18). She was 47 years old. Mandisa Hundley lived in Antioch, Tenn., when she performed on American Idol.She was formerly a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.An American Idol tribute to Mandisa is planned for Sunday (April 29).While no cause of death has been announced, Franklin PD now say there is nothing that indicates foul play or that a crime occurred. Related: 10 Secrets American Idol Doesn’t Want You to Know “The Franklin Polic...
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Christian singer Mandisa has died. The 47-year-old was found at her home in Nashville on Thursday (April 18). She finished ninth during Season 5 of American Idolin 2006. While country music would prove to be her undoing on the Fox TV show, she’d recover and enjoy a successful career in music until her death. Mandisa Hundley lived in Antioch, Tenn., when she performed on American Idol.She was formerly a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.In 2014, she won a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category for Overcomer.Mandisa’s death was confirmed to several outlets by K-Love Chie...
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Dickey Betts, who revolutionized the twin-guitar approach in rock before helping lead the Allman Brothers Band out of unspeakable tragedy, has died. The 80-year-old had been suffering from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He never quite secured individual fame, despite having been such an important part of the Allman Brothers Band. After all, Betts kept nagging the late Duane Allman until he finally recruited younger brother Gregg to sing in their fledgling outfit. By then, he and Duane had already created a collaborative style that made the traditional roles of rhythm and lea...
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The Oak Ridge Boys were hit with heartbreaking news twice on Easter. Two beloved family members died on Sunday (March 31), including a face familiar to the band and fans throughout their entire career together. The current Oak Ridge Boys lineup formed in 1973.In 2015, they became members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.Last September, they announced the American Made: Farewell Tour.Lead singer Duane Allen’s wife Norah Lee Allen died Sunday morning. She had been battling an illness for an extended period of time and was hospitalized at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville at the time. “This morni...
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