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R.I.P. Maurice Sendak
The author of my favourite book as a child has sadly passed away age 83 in Danbury, Connecticut, from complications of a stroke. Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated Where The Wild Things Are.
Rest in peace Maurice
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Rest In Peace MCA
Adam Yauch better known as MCA from Beastie Boys has sadly lost his battle with lymph-node cancer and passed away at 47. MCA revealed he was fighting cancer in 2009 and the band stopped touring and postponed the release of their last album, Hot Sauce Committee.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month but Yauch, who had endured surgery and radiotherapy, was too ill to attend. MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock formed the Beastie Boys in 1979.
R.I.P MCA – a true pioneer!
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Happy Birthday J Dilla
Sadly J Dilla passed away on February 10th, 2006 but we can all celebrate his memory on today his birthday February 7th. -
R.I.P. Don Cornelius
Don Cornelius, 75, was pronounced dead on Wednesday morning after police answered reports of gunshots at his home around 04:00 (12:00 GMT).Don who created the hit dancing showcase Soul Train, used to have every episode close with the tagline, “We wish you love, peace, and soul!” Soul Train began in Chicago in 1970 but aired nationally from 1971 to 2006, showcasing artists such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White.
R.I.P. Don
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