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Brenton Wood, soul singer behind 'The Oogum Boogum Song,' dies at 83
Brenton Wood, the beloved soul singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 hit single "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died. He was 83.
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Linda Lavin, 'Alice' star and Tony Award-winning actress, dies at 87
Olivia Hussey, best known for role in 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Greg Gumbel, longtime broadcaster, dies at 78
Mexican singer known as Dulce La Cantante dies at 69, family says
Alfa Anderson, 'Chic' vocalist and disco legend, dies at 77
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Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86
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In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2024
Linda Lavin, 'Alice' star and Tony Award-winning actress, dies at 87
Olivia Hussey, best known for role in 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Greg Gumbel, longtime broadcaster, dies at 78
Mexican singer known as Dulce La Cantante dies at 69, family says
Alfa Anderson, 'Chic' vocalist and disco legend, dies at 77
Wayne Northrop, 'Days of our Lives' star, dies at 77
US Post Office to honor Betty White with her own stamp next year
Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86
James Darren, former teen idol actor from 'Gidget' films, dies at 88
Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75
Multiple people could be charged in Matthew Perry's death, sources say
Tejano music legend and TV host Johnny Canales dies at 77
OJ Simpson dies at age 76 after battle with cancer, family says
'Captain Marvel' actor Kenneth Mitchell dies from ALS complications
Laura Lynch, founding member of The Dixie Chicks, killed in crash
Matthew Perry's death ruled an accident, autopsy reveals
Andre Braugher, known for 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61
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