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The guitarist and founder of the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died at the age of 71
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Sylvie Claire / March 6, 2023
Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing well, as he always does,” the band wrote on Facebook. Lynyrd Skynyrd did not specify the cause of death. Rossington had been suffering from heart problems and underwent emergency heart surgery in 2021, according to a post by the band at the time.
Born in 1951 in Florida, he founded the first iteration of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with drummer Bob Burns and bassist Larry Junstrom. His guitar solo in “Free Bird,” a song nearly ten minutes long, is considered one of the greatest in rock history.
The guitarist survived several serious accidents in the 1970s, including a car accident in 1976 and the infamous 1977 plane crash in which three band members died.
The band broke up after the death of singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist/vocalist Steve Gaines and backup singer Cassie Gaines in the crash. But it reformed in 1987 with new members, including Van Zant’s younger brother Johnny on vocals.
Rossington was the only original member left in the group, which has continued to perform since and is scheduled to begin a tour in July.
Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of the right-wing rock bands that had taken the stage on the sidelines of the 2016 Republican convention, where Donald Trump had been nominated as a candidate for president of the United States. It was best known for two cult songs, “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird ».
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Steph Deschamps / October 31, 2023
Actor Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom “Friends”, was found dead in his home at the age of 54, US media reported on Saturday.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor was found dead in his bathtub at his Los Angeles home. No signs of foul play were found, according to unnamed sources cited by the same newspaper and the specialized media TMZ, which first reported the death.
Matthew Perry was best known for his humorous role as Chandler Bing in the ultra-popular NBC series “Friends”, which ran for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004. The actor had struggled for years with his addiction to painkillers and alcohol, and had attended rehab clinics on several occasions.
In a recent TV appearance, Perry had surprised audiences by admitting to suffering from severe anxiety “every night” while filming “Friends”. According to TMZ, no drugs were found at the scene of the actor’s death on Saturday.
In addition to “Friends”, Perry has appeared in films such as “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards ».
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Sylvie Claire / October 25, 2023
Leading British trip-hop band Massive Attack announced on Tuesday the death of its guitarist Angelo Bruschini, who had been suffering from lung cancer. “Rest in Peace Angelo. A singularly brilliant and original talent,” wrote Massive Attack on its X (ex-Twitter) account, deeming it “impossible to quantify” his contribution to the band hailing from Bristol, England. On its Instagram account, the band added that it was “devastated” by the loss of its guitarist.
Founded in the 1980s, Massive Attack rose to fame in the 1990s with their album “Mezzanine”, followed by “100th Windows”. After playing in several bands, Angelo Bruschini joined the group in 1990, helping to shape the Bristol-based outfit’s musical identity. Last July, Angelo Bruschini revealed on his Facebook account that he was suffering from lung cancer and that his health was worsening.
“I’ve had a superb life, I’ve travelled the world many times, met many wonderful people, but the door is closing,” he had written.
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Steph Deschamps / October 21, 2023
American actor Burt Young has breathed his last. He passed away at the age of 83.
For the moment, no details have been given as to the cause of his death.
He was best known for playing Paulie, the best friend of Rocky, played by Sylvester Stallone. This won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The American not only starred in a boxing movie, he also practiced the sport and even turned pro.
Following the news of his death, his acting partner, Sylvester Stallone, posted a message on his Instagram account with a photo of them on the set of Rocky.
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