Celebrity Deaths
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Freddie Jackson, R&B singer behind Rock Me Tonight, dies at 70
Acclaimed American R&B and soul singer Freddie Jackson, best known for timeless hits including 'Rock Me Tonight' and 'You Are My Lady', has died at the age of 70.
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80
Country music icon and global philanthropist Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
Cynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76
From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations
Soli Philander, beloved South African entertainer and storyteller, dies at 65
The actor, comedian, playwright and presenter leaves a legacy of humour, storytelling and decades of work across theatre, television and radio