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Farewell to Stephen Hawking, erosion at Easter Island, Airbnb for luggage and more
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Farewell, Stephen Hawking
Perhaps the world’s most celebrated icon of contemporary science, physicist and author Stephen Hawking has died. At 76 years old, Hawking was an anomaly himself—expected to live just a few years after …
Craig Mack feat. Notorious BIG, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes + Rampage: Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)
Craig Mack—the first artist signed to Sean Combs’ Bad Boy label—has passed away at just 46 years old. First making waves when he was featured on a remix of Mary J. Blige’s …
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Farewell to Legendary Fashion Designer Hubert de Givenchy
Founder and designer of the French luxury fashion and perfume house, Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy has passed away at 91 years old. Famous for (among other things) the little black dress his …
Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garrett: Don’t Look Any Further
Off and on again lead singer for the Temptations, Dennis Edwards has passed away at 74 years old. Fronting one of the world’s most recognizable and timeless groups, Edwards was a pioneer …
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Farewell to Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA
Founder of IKEA Ingvar Kamprad has passed away at 91 years old. Kamprad started IKEA in 1943 when he was just 18 years old, naming it as an acronym of his own …
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Farewell to Ursula K Le Guin, a museum dedicated to selfies, eco-friendly jeans and more
The Cranberries: Dreams
Lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan has passed away at just 46 years old. The band was formed in 1989 by brothers Mike and Noel Hogan, and O’Riordan joined after responding …
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Farewell to Renowned Designer, Ivan Chermayeff
Ivan Chermayeff—the graphic designer, illustrator and artist who created some of the world’s best-known logos—has passed away at 85 years old. While his name might not be famous, his designs certainly are, …