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Comedienne, Laugh-In star Ruth Buzzi dies at 88

Friday, May 2 by ABC News

Comedienne and actress Ruth Buzzi, best known for appearances on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, passed away Thursday, according to an announcement on her Facebook page. She was 88.“Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas,” reads the... Read More.

Kris Kristofferson, legendary songwriter, actor and singer, dead at 88

Sunday, September 29 by ABC News

Kris Kristofferson, the singer, songwriter and actor whose songs were among the most admired, not just in country, but music in general, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook. He was 88.“It is with a heavy heart... Read More.

Phil Donahue, influential TV talk show host, dead at 88

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

Phil Donahue, whose influential TV talk show aired for nearly 30 years, has died at age 88.Donahue died Sunday night of an undisclosed illness, according to a family statement provided to ABC News by a representative for Donahue's wife of 44 years, actress Marlo... Read More.

Wallace Amos Jr., founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 88.He died "peacefully" at home following a battle with dementia, his family said.Amos, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, opened the first Famous Amos... Read More.

Donald Sutherland, veteran actor and father of Kiefer Sutherland, dead at 88

Friday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Actor Donald Sutherland, who starred in films including "Klute," "M*A*SH*," "Ordinary People" and, more recently, played the evil President Snow in "The Hunger Games" franchise, has died at age 88.Sutherland's son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, posted the news to social media."With a... Read More.

Donald Sutherland, star of MASH, Klute, Hunger Games, dead at 88

Thursday, June 20 by ABC News

Donald Sutherland, who spent decades on the big screen in acclaimed films like M*A*S*H* and Klute, has died. He was 88.His son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the news "with a heavy heart" via his Instagram. To a throwback photo of... Read More.

Bette Nash, worlds longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88

Saturday, May 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After serving the skies for nearly 67 years, Bette Nash, the world's longest-tenured flight attendant, has died at 88 years old."It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear colleague, Bette Nash, the longest-tenured flight attendant... Read More.

Bette Nash, worlds longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88 years old

Saturday, May 25 by ABC News

Steve Lawrence, Emmy and Grammy Award winner, dead at 88

Thursday, March 7 by ABC News

Steve Lawrence, the entertainer who spent decades as one half of the iconic singing duo Steve & Eydie with wife Eydie Gorme, has died at 88 years old.A rep for the Emmy and Grammy winner tells ABC News Lawrence died on Thursday from complications... Read More.

Air Force vet, 88, gunned down in his car in Philadelphia: Police

Thursday, March 7 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- An assailant who gunned down an 88-year-old Air Force veteran in broad daylight as he sat behind the wheel of his parked car in Philadelphia remained unidentified on Wednesday, according to police.Richard Butler, who was also a retired driver for the Southeastern... Read More.