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.
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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