Deaths So Far (and it's just July)

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Marjorie Grande, grandmother of pop star Ariana Grande, has died, Ariana's mother Joan Grande
shared in a June 17 statement on Instagram. She was 99. A cause of death was not disclosed,
although Joan noted she "passed peacefully in her home."
Ariana has spoken lovingly and often of Marjorie, whom she affectionately called "Nonna."
She made a cameo on the last track off Ariana's most recent album, "Eternal Sunshine."








Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard chart in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," died June 17 at
82 years old, representative Mary Fox confirmed to USA TODAY.  Christie's early hits included
"The Gypsy Cried" and "Two Faces Have I." His rendition of "Beyond the Blue Horizon" achieved
a resurgence in 1988 after the song was featured in the Oscar-winning film "Rain Man."








David Hamilton, an Emmy-nominated composer and cofounding keyboard player of the band
Pavlov's Dog, died at age 74, his reps confirmed to Deadline. His death on June 20 was also
confirmed via an official obituary. Hamilton studied classical music in the United Kingdom
before returning to his birth city of St. Louis to help found rock band Pavlov's Dog,
to moderate success. He left the band to pursue work as a television and film composer.
His music was featured at least 15 movies and TV shows, including the CBS legal drama
"Orleans," which got him a Primetime Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition
for a series in 1997.









Mick Ralphs, whose guitar playing colored the songs of British rock bandsBad Company and
Mott the Hoople, has died. He was 81.
Kymm Britton, a representative for Ralphs and Bad Company bandmatesPaul Rodgers and
Simon Kirke, confirmed Ralphs’ death. No cause was provided.
“Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs
and memories. He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist
who had the greatest sense of humour,” Rodgers said in a statement. Kirke also expressed
his love for “a dear friend, a wonderful songwriter and an exceptional guitarist.”








Bobby Sherman, a 1960s teen idol and pop star-turned-public servant, has died. He was 81.
John Stamos announced Sherman's death in a June 24, Instagram announcement in collaboration
with Sherman's wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman."From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace
Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote. "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my
beloved husband, Bobby Sherman," Poublon said in an ensuing statement. "Bobby left this
world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace
through all 29 beautiful years of marriage."








Rick Hurst, the actor best known as Deputy Cletus Hogg on "Dukes of Hazzard," has died,
reports say. He was 79.
According to the New York Times and TMZ, Hurst died June 26 as his home in Los Angeles.
Hurst's friend and costar Ben Jones confirmed the news with the Times, while Hurst's first
wife Candace Kaniecki confirmed his death to TMZ. No cause of death was given. In addition
to starring on the CBS series from 1979 to 1982, Hurst's other credits include the ABC series
"On The Rocks," appearances on "Sanford and Son," "M*A*S*H" and "The Partridge Family,"
as well as film credits in "Steel Magnolias" and "In the Line of Fire."








Michael Madsen, a prolific actor and longstanding Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at 67.
Madsen died July 3, following a cardiac arrest, manager Ron Smith confirmed to USA TODAY.
Madsen appeared in some of Tarantino's biggest films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill: Vol. 2"
and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and was known for playing a tough guy on screen and
enjoyed success in the movie business for over four decades, racking up some 300 credits.








Actor Julian McMahon died at 56 "after a valiant effort to overcome cancer," his wife, Kelly McMahon,
confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement on July 5. McMahon was best known for his roles as
Christian Troy on "Nip/Tuck," Cole Turner on "Charmed" and Doctor Doom in a pair of "Fantastic Four" movies.
"He loved his family," Kelly McMahon added. "He loved his friends. He loved his work,
and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible."









Broadway actor and writer Tom Troupe, best known for his television appearances in "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,"
"Star Trek" and "Cheers," died July 20 at 97. According to a press release, Troupe died in his Beverly Hills, California,
home from natural causes, two years after his late wife, "Sixteen Candles" actress Carole Cook.
Troupe's lengthy inventory of acting credits span more than 60 years and include "Murder, She Wrote," "The Fugitive,"
"Mission: Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," "Knots Landing," "Frasier" and "ER." He played Judge William E. Grey in
"Cheers," and Lt. Harold in the original "Star Trek" series.









Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, the Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness, died July 22, his representative
confirmed to USA TODAY. He was 76.
"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved
Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," a statement from his family read.
"He was with his family and surrounded by love."
The Black Sabbath star had had one of the most recognizable screams in modern history, from his
"All aboard!" opening of "Crazy Train" to his oft-meme'd "Sharon!"
He died just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.







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