Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo creator, dies aged 78

Joseph Shabalala, the bandleader who brought the South African vocal consistency group Ladysmith Black Mambazo to worldwide success, has actually passed away aged 78. Shabalala died in healthcare facility in Pretoria and the news was confirmed by the group’s manager, Xolani Majozi. No cause of death has been revealed. “Our>>>

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Kirk Douglas, iconic movie star who reconnected to Judaism later in life, dies at 103

LOS ANGELES (JTA)– Kirk Douglas, the legendary star who portrayed legions of ruffians and welcomed his Jewish heritage later on in life, passed away at his home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. He was 103. Over a profession that spanned 87 movies– including 73 cinema features and 14 television movies–>>>

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Kansas City Food Critic And Radio Personality Charles Ferruzza Dies At 62

Kansas City journalist and bon vivant Charles Ferruzza, understood to newspaper and radio audiences for his restaurant examines that were infused with a deep understanding of the city’s history and traits of its high- and low-society denizens, passed away early Tuesday. He was 62. A frequent guest on KCUR’s Central>>>

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