Legends dropping like flies

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JD Souther, who wrote 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

John David "JD" Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died.

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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kristofferson, a songwriter and A-list Hollywood actor is known for classics like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and for starring in films like “A Star Is Born" with Barbra Streisand.

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It's difficult to imagine growing up without him around.

 

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It's difficult to imagine growing up without him around.

Don't give up, Chalo. You still might manage it!

 

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Pete Rose, all-time MLB hits leader, dies at 83

After a legal battle in which Rose denied ever betting on baseball, he finally relented and accepted a lifetime ban from commissioner Bart Giammatti.

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Pete Rose, all-time MLB hits leader, dies at 83

After a legal battle in which Rose denied ever betting on baseball, he finally relented and accepted a lifetime ban from commissioner Bart Giammatti.

abc7.com

Pete Rose admitted it. Quote, "Yes I did and my mistake was not admitting it a lot earlier." That is about the 2:00 minute mark on this video. He sure was a great baseball player though. Reds vs. Dodgers were some really great baseball games in the 1970's.

 

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John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and Emmy-nominated ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84, publicist says

John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times" and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died.

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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and matriarch of celebrated political family, dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, a matriarch of America's most celebrated political family, has died at the age of 96.

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Still remember shaking hands with RFK as a kid the day he got shot.