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Carl Reiner, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer And Mensch, Dies At 98
Reiner belonged to a generation of Jewish comics who helped define 20th century American comedy. He created the Dick Van Dyke Show and collaborated often with his longtime friend, Mel Brooks.
Aretha Franklin, The ‘Queen Of Soul,’ Dies At 76
One of the most powerful and beloved voices of all time died Thursday in Detroit.