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Oprah Winfrey’s father dies days after family celebration

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Oprah Winfrey's father dies days after family celebration

U.S. talkshow host Oprah Winfrey arrives for the Legends Ball at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California, May 14, 2005. REUTERS/Phil Klein Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register July 9 (Reuters) – Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon, has died, the doyenne of daytime talk said on her Instagram account on Saturday, just … Read more

Mary Mara, TV actor for decades, dies in apparent drowning

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Mary Mara, TV actor for decades, dies in apparent drowning

CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (AP) — Mary Mara, whose acting career spanned more than 30 years, has died in what New York authorities said appeared to be a drowning accident. She appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan,” “Dexter” and “ER.” The New York State Police said Monday a woman identified as Mara, 61, was found … Read more