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Steely Dan’s Co-Founder Walter Becker Dies at 67
DEMAGAGA remembers the legendary bass guitarist that helped form one of rock’s most formidable and iconic bands, Steely Dan Walter Becker’s death was announced on his website with no cause of death listed. He was 67 years old. Rolling Stone cites a tribute to Walter Becker from longtime friend and collaborator, Donald Fagen: “”Walter Becker […]
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Anniversary of Kim Jong-il’s Death in North Korea
North Korea vows justice for leader Kim Jong-il North Korea: Five years of rule under Kim Jong-un from Al-Jazeera English Today the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) marked five years since the death of Dear Leader Kim Jong-il, vowing to continue his military-first policies and to advance successor Kim Jong-un’s Pyongjin Line (the strategic […]
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Father of Modern South Africa and Apartheid Opponent Nelson Mandela Dies at 95
Following a period ill health, former South African President Nelson Mandela has died at 95 years of age from a recurrent lung infection while resting in his boyhood home region of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Nelson Mandela’s fight against white minority rule and his leadership of South Africa after the abolition of apartheid in […]
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Fast and the Furious Actor Paul Walker Killed in Car Accident
ABC News is confirming what was initially thought to be a hoax: Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker was killed in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California earlier today at a charity event for Philippines typhoon relief. The actor was 40 years old. Demagaga would like to extend condolences to his family and […]
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Acclaimed Science Fiction Author Iain Banks Dies of Cancer
Award-winning and adored science fiction master Iain Banks has died of gall bladder cancer at the age of 59 according to a statement issued by his family in the United Kingdom. His publisher, Little Brown Book Group, praised his talent and ability to combine the fantastical with the mainstream and called him an irreplaceable member […]
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Former British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher Dies Aged 87
Former British Prime Minister, the Baroness Margaret Thatcher, has died at age 87. She reportedly passed peacefully after suffering a stroke at the Ritz in central London. Her passing was mourned by current Tory PM David Cameron as well as the Queen herself who said she was saddened to hear the news. Margaret Thatcher was […]
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