Los Angeles Lakers player and executive Jerry West died today at age 86. He was an Olympic gold winner and became a key figure in the NBA in many ways, not least as the inspiration for its logo. Designer Alan Siegel said he based the logo on a photo of West's perfect dribbling form. "It's the easiest job I ever had," Siegel told CNN Sports, which has the full story plus a tribute to West.
Bill Cobbs, a veteran actor whose career spanned five decades, has died at age 90. He started on the stage and went on to have roles in TV and film, with his best-known performances being in "The Bodyguard," "Demolition Man" "That Thing You Do" and the "Night at the Museum" series. His final acting credit came last year, when he appeared in TV mini-series "Incandescent Love." Here's more from CNN.
Michelle Trachtenberg, the former child actress who went on to appear in shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39. Here's @THR's tribute to her.
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Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most important figures in pop music, has died at age 82. Here's @RollingStone's tribute to him.
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Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his roles in "Kill Bill" and "Reservoir Dogs," has died at age 67. Here's @Variety with more.
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Actor Julian McMahon, who starred in "Nip/Tuck," "Charmed," and most recently on Netflix's "The Residence," playing the Australian prime minister, has died at age 56. “With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” his wife Kelly said in a statement to @Deadline.
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