He voiced the main protagonist of the “Transformers” franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
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Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Business:An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.
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Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Music:With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular.
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Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
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Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
The New York Times – Movies:Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The New York Times – Movies:The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Jeff Conolly, Manic Garage-Rock Frontman, Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.
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Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.
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Margo Howard, Reluctant Columnist and Daughter of Ann Landers, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:She published two books about her famous mother but didn’t fully embrace the family business until her late 50s, when she began writing “Dear Prudence” for Slate.