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sidewalkstv · 2 years
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Interview: Traci Braxton
In Memoriam: Traci Braxton joined her sisters Trina and Towanda in 2016 to discuss making their hit reality show, "Braxton Family Values." #TracyBraxton #BraxtonSisters #BraxtonFamilyValues #RIP #inmemoriam #SidewalksEntertainment
In Memoriam: Traci Braxton joined her sisters Trina and Towanda in 2016 to discuss making their hit reality show, “Braxton Family Values.” Video Content: The Braxton Sisters (2016)SIDEWALKS host Veronica Castro talks to Trina, Traci and Towanda Braxton about their careers and working on WE tv’s “Braxton Family Values.” Mini-Biography:Traci Braxton is the third child born to Michael and Evelyn…
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RSU: Fraternity
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Omega Delta Sigma was a fraternity that had quite a reputation on campus. Despite being a military oriented fraternity, they weren’t known for being the most disciplined house on campus. The parties were legendary, even if some of those legends seemed unbelievable. They were known to have an unparalleled loyalty to the brotherhood, once a pledge became a member. They thought of themselves as more of a family than merely a brotherhood. No brother was ever left behind, as evident by their house pet, Brad, an RSU made out of the former fraternity president. All of these values drew a certain type of student to the fraternity.
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Connor was in the ROTC and Omega Delta Sigma seems like the right entry into Greek life. He also just excepted an internship to the RSU labs. Although this was going to be his college life, he still had to practice aspects of his future career. No only was he inspecting the condition of RSU’s in civilian mode. He was also inspecting the viability of future RSU candidates in the fraternity.
Walking into the house it was apparent. This was not your average fraternity. All the brothers were fit and musclebound, which was normal. But the headless furry muscled hunk doing the housework was abnormal.
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Braxton, the current fraternity president made the introductions.
“ Hi everybody, I wanted to introduce Connor our newest pledge. Connor, say hello to your new brothers.”
“There’s Chris, Philip, Brock, Toby, Colton, Matthew, Michael, Mitch, Carlos and that’s Brad” he gestures to the headless hunk, sweeping in the ceiling for some reason.
Connor said hello to his new brothers. But Brad, especially caught his interest. Is this how they treat a brother and a veteran? He thought about how Brad found himself in this situation. He was obviously an RSU but what was his story before?
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Brad was the fraternity president about seven years ago. Like Connor, he was also in the ROTC wanting to devote his career to the military. During the war, Brad hadn’t considered the RSU program for myself. He heard whispers about a program that could make a soldier skills transferable, but he didn’t put too much thought into it. He just focused on his training and professional development to make himself the best soldier he could be. But a helicopter crash changed his plans. It was either let him be another casualty of war, or turn this into a salvage operation. He went in for emergency RSU conversion. Without his head, he could be one of the mindless headless base models. With the addition of an ICM, his body could move and was capable of taking basic direction. He finished out his military contract as a headless drone.
When is contract was finished Brad ran into another problem common with RSU’s. His family no longer wanted him. Instead of seeing their son, they saw a reanimated reminder of what they lost. Seeing that, Brad was no longer capable of living independently that left him with one of two options; military surplus storage or for someone else to come and claim him.
That’s where Omega Delta Sigma, came back into the picture. With their strong value and helping veterans, taking in their former president, was a no-brainer in how no brother gets left behind. They formally took in Brad‘s body and will maintain him for perpetuity.
Brad was now going to be a permanent fixture at the house. But now they had to find him a purpose. At first they had him doing some housework; from doing the laundry, to general, tidying up and vacuuming. To now they have him performing nearly all major and minor tasks for the household. 
When not in use, Brad’s body tended to gravitate towards the houses gymnasium in the basement. They started using him as a spotter. His more mature, battle hardened body looked right at home among his younger brothers. He even cleaned the equipment after each of the brothers used it. His ICM was programmed with a whole series of fitness routines for demonstration. He could perform them at any time to demonstrate technique or as a friendly competition.
Connor was torn. knowing what the RSU program entailed, he couldn’t think of a better use for such a unit. On the other hand, they are using a veteran and a fellow brother as a slave.
When Brad was vacuuming his bedroom, Connor had a chance to look at Brad closely on his own for the first time. He moved like it was a task he had done 100 times before. His body moved with purpose and determination. Maybe it was the military training. They kept very little on him, a jockstrap and some sneakers. Brad’s body was more mature than Connors. It had a thick carpet of fur on his chest and a dusting of body hair everywhere else. He had a little bit more meat on his bones, but still possessed a muscular physique. His neck was open where he appeared to be hollow all the way through. You could see the inside of the muscle, where it appeared to be coated with a flexible polymer. You could see the ICM at the inside of the back of the neck hole. It was a small fresh colored box with two sensors at the top to replicate sight and hearing. Brad was quite a specimen. It’s no surprise they chose to salvage him for the program.
Connor was fascinated to see this up close. The technology that enabled it to move intrigued him. He was excited to start his training so he could learn all about it.
As Connor unpacked his suitcase and laid its contents on the bed, Brad put it away in the drawers next to the door. This made him uneasy. Connor wasn’t creeped out he just didn’t know what to make of this nearly naked headless muscle man in his bedroom. But he could get used to not having to do any housework.
Just then his roommate, Carlos walked in the door. “ What’s up bro? How are you liking our fraternity?”
“ I’m loving it so far, though some things take some getting used to” Connor replied. Gesturing over to Brad.
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Carlos was a nice specimen as well. If we’re judging for candidacy for the RSU program, he would be a great fit. Thinking of this, he decided to his reaction.
“You know I am an intern for the RSU program right?” Connor asked.
“No I didn’t, but that’s cool. You and Brad are going to become fast friends then” Carlos replied.
“ Have you ever thought about ending up like that?” Connor continued.
“ Can’t say I have but if it means I get to serve my country I’m down”
With those last words, Connor put Carlos as a willing candidate. As a matter of fact, most of his new brothers would make great candidates for the program. Most of his brothers came from military families and knew what it meant to serve the country. They also knew what it meant to lose a friend or a family member to war. This along with the constant reminder of Brad, as an alternative sensitized, a lot of the brothers to any reservations they could have about the RSU program.
The next day he saw Braxton remove the ICM from Brad and put him on. Brad obviously had a variety of uses for the fraternity. Braxton, new Brad, when he was just a pledge. He’s one of the last people in the house to remember Brad for who he was. So if anyone had a right to put on his skin, it would be Braxton. Which is fair since Braxton had also been marked as a willing participant in the program by Connor.
When Braxton graduated, maybe Connor could have the opportunity to slip on Brad’s bodysuit. And if he’s in the fraternity long enough, he might even happen an opportunity to wear Braxton as well.
I think I’m going to enjoy my time here at Omega Delta Sigma, Connor thought to himself. He might even run for president in a few years.
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reality-detective · 9 months
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* * * Independence Day History Lesson * * *
“Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? 🤔
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they? 👇
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates.
Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: ‘For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’”
- Michael W. Smith
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 💫
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married-to-a-redhead · 9 months
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“Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates.
Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: ‘For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’”
- Michael W Smith
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Michael Smith wrote this moving account of the fate that befell many of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence:
“Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates.
Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: ‘For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’”
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Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is a singer and television personality.
She began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons released their debut album, So Many Ways, as a trio in 1996, and disbanded. In 2000, she released her debut self-titled album through DreamWorks Records. She released her second studio album, Love and War (2013), through Epic Records, which reached the number two position on the Billboard 200 chart. She released her fourth and fifth albums, Calling All Lovers (2015) and Bluebird of Happiness (2017). She has won a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards throughout her career. She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
She starred in Braxton Family Values alongside her mother and sisters. She served as a co-host on The Real (2013-16) for which she received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations. In 2019, she won the second season of Celebrity Big Brother.
She was born to Michael and Evelyn Braxton in Severn, Maryland. The youngest of the Braxtons’ six children, she started singing as a toddler. The Braxton children would enter their church choir, where their father was a pastor. She and her sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, and Trina, signed their first record deal with Arista Records in 1989. In 1990, they released their first single, “Good Life”, which peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
She married music producer Darrell “Delite” Allamby (2001-2003). She married Vincent Herbert (2008-2019). They have a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #womenshistorymonth
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About ‘Redwood’
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I remember watching an episode of Braxton Family Values where Toni Braxton, one of my favourite artists ever, was feeling insecure about her music and thinking of retirement because she felt she wasn’t performing at the level she wanted for herself. Her sister Tamar had to come to see her so she could (very animatedly) remind her WHO she is and WHAT she has accomplished. “You are Toni de-Braxton!” And Toni lit up again.
We all need a Tamar.
Sometimes we forget our own power and our strength. We lose hope, we start to despair, life beats us down to a dust and all we need is that one person to tell you - “I believe in you”, “You’re going to be okay”, “You can do this”, “Keep going”, “You’re going to make it”, “You’re stronger than you think”.
And that’s the symbolic meaning behind this poem. Using one of the mightiest species of trees to show that even the greatest amongst us can lose confidence. 
Courage is therefore not a parade, it is voice and hands shaking but diving anyway.
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Tiptoeing through the “Flesh & Blood” guest cast
Pamela Reed as Roberta Deeks Bertie’s back!  Pamela Reed last appeared in “High Society” in season 11.  
Bar Paly as Anastasia "Anna" Kolcheck Back from “Of Value” week before last.
Natalia Del Riego as Rosa Reyes Back from “Game of Drones”, the season 14 premiere.
Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier as NCIS Reserve Agent Shyla Dahr Back from last week’s “Dead Stick”.
Marnee Carpenter as Alice Morgan Was Catherine Martin in CBS’s Clarice series.  Had guest roles in Good Girls, Criminal Minds, The Resident and The Rookie.
Lauren "Lolo" Spencer as Ella Plays Jocelyn in The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Rif Hutton as Navy Commander Albert Burns Longtime working actor.  Was JAG officer Lt. Commander Alan Mattoni in JAG.  Played Gordon in Tribes, Dr. Ron Welch in Doogie Howser MD and recently Lenny Caufield in General Hospital.  
Played Marine General Phillip Braxton in the season 16 “Friendly Fire” episode of NCIS and the season 19 episode of “Face the Strange”.
Recently appeared in episodes of American Horror Story and Grace and Frankie.  In the 2010’s, was in episodes of The First Family, Criminal Minds, Bosch, SEAL Team, Alone Together, Shameless and How to Get Away with Murder.
2000’s guest roles include The Mentalist, Jonas, Caprica, Ghost Whisperer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Shield, Century City, Rock Me Baby, House, Listen Up, That’s So Raven, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Monk, ER, Presidio Med, Philly, The Bernie Mac Show, The Agency and Get Real (with a young Eric Christian Olsen).
In the 1990’s, appeared in episodes of Silk Stalkings, The Wayan Bros., Any Day Now, Odd Man Out, Arli$$, Seinfeld, Pensacola: Wings of Gold, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Family Matters, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, The Gregory Hines Show, The Jamie Foxx Show, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Home Improvement, Babylon 5, Fudge, Sisters, The Secret Life of Alex Mack, Step by Step, The Sinbad Show, Getting By, Sister Sister, Diagnosis Murder, On Our Own, Stand By Your Man, Murphy Brown (1992), The Bold and the Beautiful, The Larry Sanders Show, Dragnet (1991), Dark Shadows (1991), Hunter, Wings, FBI: The Untold Stories, Alien Nation, Working Girl, Full House, Days of Our Lives, Valerie, Married with Children, Empty Nest and LA Law.
In the 1980’s, was in episodes of Living Dolls, Knots Landing, A Different World, Webster, Beverly Hills Buntz, Once a Hero, Night Court, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The New Gidget, Remington Steele and The Jeffersons.
Written by:  Chad Mazero co-wrote “Internal Affairs”, “Revenge Deferred” and “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”, “The Noble Maidens” and “Pandora’s Box”.  Wrote “Tidings We Bring”, “Can I Get a Witness”, “All Is Bright”, “Diamond in the Rough”, “High Society”, “Murder of Crows”, "Overdue" and "Sorry for Your Loss".
Directed by:  Daniela Ruah directed “Russia, Russia, Russia”, “Lost Sailor Down”, “Pandora’s Box” (co-written by Chad Mazero) and “Live Free or Die Standing”. Directing announcement. Writer/director.
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In Memoriam: Celebrities who died in 2022
In Memoriam: Celebrities who died in 2022
Peter Bogdanovich, 82. The ascot-wearing cinephile and director of 1970s black-and-white classics like “The Last Picture Show” and “Paper Moon.” Jan. 6.
Sidney Poitier, 94. He played roles of such dignity and intelligence that he transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, becoming the first Black actor to win an Oscar for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw. Jan. 6.
Marilyn Bergman, 93. The Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with husband Alan Bergman on “The Way We Were,” “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?” and hundreds of other songs. Jan. 8.  
Bob Saget, 65. The actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Jan. 9.
Dwayne Hickman, 87. The actor and network TV executive who despite numerous achievements throughout his life would always be remembered fondly by a generation of baby boomers for his role as Dobie Gillis. Jan. 9.  
Ronnie Spector, 78. The cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes. Jan. 12.
Fred Parris, 85. The lead singer of the 1950s harmony group the Five Satins and composer of the classic doo-wop ballad “In the Still of the Night.” Jan. 13.
Ralph Emery, 88. He became known as the dean of country music broadcasters over more than a half-century in both radio and television. Jan. 15.
Yvette Mimieux, 80. The blond and blue-eyed 1960s film star of “Where the Boys Are,” “The Time Machine” and “Light in the Piazza.” Jan. 17.
Meat Loaf, 74. The rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).” Jan. 20.  
Louie Anderson, 68. His four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets.” Jan. 21.
Howard Hesseman, 81. He played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class.” Jan. 29.  
Ashley Bryan, 98. A prolific and prize-winning children’s author and illustrator who told stories of Black life, culture and folklore in such acclaimed works as “Freedom Over Me,” “Beautiful Blackbird” and “Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum.” Feb. 4.
Lata Mangeshkar, 92. A legendary Indian singer with a prolific, groundbreaking catalog and a voice recognized by more than a billion people in South Asia. Feb. 6.
Betty Davis, 77. A bold and pioneering funk singer, model and songwriter of the 1960s and ‘70s who was credited with inspiring then-husband Miles Davis’ landmark fusion of jazz and more contemporary sounds. Feb. 9.
Bappi Lahiri, 69. A popular Bollywood singer and composer who won millions of fans with his penchant for feet-tapping disco music in the 1980s and 1990s. Feb. 15.
Mark Lanegan, 57. The singer whose raspy baritone and darkly poetic songwriting made Screaming Trees an essential part of the early Seattle grunge scene and brought him an acclaimed solo career. Feb. 22.
Sally Kellerman, 84. The Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman’s 1970 film “MASH.” Feb. 24.  
Emilio Delgado, 81. The actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children’s lives and a rare Latino face on American television as fix-it shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street.” March 10.
Traci Braxton, 50. A singer who was featured with her family in the reality television series “Braxton Family Values.” March 12.
William Hurt, 71. His laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s foremost leading men in movies such as “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill.” March 13.  
Brent Renaud, 50. An acclaimed filmmaker who traveled to some of the darkest and most dangerous corners of the world for documentaries that transported audiences to little-known places of suffering. Killed in Ukraine when Russian forces opened fire on his vehicle. March 13.
Taylor Hawkins, 50. For 25 years, he was the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl. March 25.
Estelle Harris, 93. She hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise. April 2.  
June Brown, 95. She played the chain-smoking Cockney matriarch Dot Cotton on the British soap opera “EastEnders” for 35 years. April 3.
Bobby Rydell, 79. A pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ’n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” April 5.
Gilbert Gottfried, 67. The actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes. April 12.
Liz Sheridan, 93. She played doting mom to Jerry Seinfeld on his hit sitcom. April 15.
Robert Morse, 90. An actor who won a Tony Award as a hilariously brash corporate climber in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and a second one a generation later as the brilliant, troubled Truman Capote in “Tru.” April 20.
Naomi Judd, 76. Her family harmonies with daughter Wynonna turned them into the Grammy-winning country stars The Judds. April 30.
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Mickey Gilley, 86. A country singer whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots. May 7.
Fred Ward, 79. A veteran actor who brought a gruff tenderness to tough-guy roles in such films as “The Right Stuff,” “The Player” and “Tremors.” May 8.
Ray Liotta, 67. The actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams.” May 26.  
Andy “Fletch” Fletcher, 60. Keyboardist for British synth pop giants Depeche Mode for more than 40 years. May 26.
Ronnie Hawkins, 87. A brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians later known as the Band. May 29.
Ann Turner Cook, 95. Her cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby. June 3.  
Jim Seals, 80. He teamed with fellow musician “Dash” Crofts on such 1970s soft-rock hits as “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” June 6.
Jean-Louis Trintignant, 91. A French film legend and amateur race car driver who earned acclaim for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film “A Man and a Woman” half a century ago and went on to portray the brutality of aging in his later years. June 17.
Mark Shields, 85. A political commentator and columnist who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades. June 18.
James Caan, 82. The curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences as both the dying football player in the classic weeper “Brian’s Song” and the casino boss in “Las Vegas.” July 6.  
Tony Sirico, 79. He played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in “The Sopranos” and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including “Goodfellas.” July 8.
Larry Storch, 99. The rubber-faced comic whose long career in theater, movies and television was capped by his “F Troop” role as zany Cpl. Agarn in the 1960s spoof of Western frontier TV shows. July 8.  
William “Poogie” Hart, 77. A founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time).” July 14.
Taurean Blacque, 82. An Emmy-nominated actor who was known for his role as a detective on the 1980s NBC drama series “Hill Street Blues.” July 21.  
Paul Sorvino, 83. An imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerreta on “Law & Order.” July 25.
Tony Dow, 77. As Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” he helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s. July 27.  
Bernard Cribbins, 93. A beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children’s television and “Doctor Who.” July 27.
Nichelle Nichols, 89. She broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series. July 30.  
Pat Carroll, 95. A comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” and the voice of Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” July 30.
Judith Durham, 79. Australia’s folk music icon who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers. Aug. 5.  
Olivia Newton-John, 73. The Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease.” Aug. 8.
Lamont Dozier, 81. He was the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Heat Wave” and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond. Aug. 8.  
Wolfgang Petersen, 81. The German filmmaker whose World War II submarine epic “Das Boot” propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films “In the Line of Fire,” “Air Force One” and “The Perfect Storm.” Aug. 12.
Anne Heche, 53. The Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil. Aug. 14.
Bob LuPone, 76. As an actor, he earned a Tony Award nomination in the original run of “A Chorus Line” and played Tony Soprano’s family physician, and also helped found and lead the influential off-Broadway theater company MCC Theater for nearly 40 years. Aug. 27.
Charlbi Dean, 32. The South African actor and model who had a breakout role in “Triangle of Sadness,” which won this year’s top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Aug. 29.
Marsha Hunt, 104. One of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s who worked with performers ranging from Laurence Olivier to Andy Griffith in a career disrupted for a time by the McCarthy-era blacklist. Sept. 7.
Ramsey Lewis, 87. A renowned jazz pianist whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians. Sept. 12.
Jean-Luc Godard, 91. The iconic “enfant terrible” of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his first feature, “Breathless,” and stood for years among the film world’s most influential directors. Sept. 13.
Irene Papas, 93. The Greek actor and recording artist renowned for her dramatic performances and austere beauty that earned her prominent roles in Hollywood movies as well as in French and Italian cinema over six decades. Sept. 14.  
Henry Silva, 95. A prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and other films. Sept. 14.
Louise Fletcher, 88. A late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award. Sept. 23.
Pharoah Sanders, 81. The influential tenor saxophonist revered in the jazz world for the spirituality of his work. Sept. 24.
Coolio, 59. The rapper was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage.” Sept. 28.
Kevin Locke, 68. An acclaimed Native American flute player, hoop dancer, cultural ambassador and educator. Sept. 30.
Sacheen Littlefeather, 75. The actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for “The Godfather” on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans. Oct. 2.
Loretta Lynn, 90. The Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music. Oct. 4.
Judy Tenuta, 72. A brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy. Oct. 6.
Jody Miller, 80. Her hit “Queen of the House” won the 1966 Grammy Award for best country performance by a woman. Oct. 6.
Anita Kerr, 94. A Grammy-winning singer and composer whose vocal group the Anita Kerr Singers provided the lush backdrop to the Nashville Sound. Oct. 10.
Angela Lansbury, 96. The scene-stealing British actor who kicked up her heels in the Broadway musicals “Mame” and “Gypsy” and solved endless murders as crime novelist Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series “Murder, She Wrote.” Oct. 11.
Robbie Coltrane, 72. The baby-faced comedian and character actor whose hundreds of roles included a crime-solving psychologist on the TV series “Cracker” and the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies. Oct. 14.
Joanna Simon, 85. An acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Emmy-winning TV correspondent and one of the three singing Simon sisters who include pop star Carly. Oct. 19.
Lucy Simon, 82. The composer who received a Tony nomination in 1991 for her work on the long-running Broadway musical “The Secret Garden.” Oct. 20.
Leslie Jordan, 67. The Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story.” Oct. 24.
Julie Powell, 49. A food writer who became an internet darling after blogging for a year about making every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” leading to a book deal and a film adaptation. Oct. 26.
Jerry Lee Lewis, 87. The untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal. Oct. 28.
Takeoff, 28. A rapper best known for his work with the Grammy-nominated trio Migos. Nov. 1.
George Booth, 96. A prize-winning cartoonist for The New Yorker who with manic affection captured the timeless comedy of dogs and cats and the human beings somehow in charge of their well being. Nov. 1.
Aaron Carter, 34. The singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years. Nov. 5.
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Leslie Phillips, 98. The British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies. Nov. 7.
Jeff Cook, 73. The guitarist who co-founded the country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight.” Nov. 8.
Gal Costa, 77. The singer was an icon in the Tropicalia and Brazilian popular music movements and enjoyed a nearly six-decade career. Nov. 9.
Kevin Conroy, 66. The prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on “Batman: The Animated Series” was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader. Nov. 10.
Gallagher, 76. The long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career. Nov. 11.
John Aniston, 89. The Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” and father of actress Jennifer Aniston. Nov. 11.
Robert Clary, 96. A French-born survivor of Nazi concentration camps during World War II who played a feisty prisoner of war in the improbable 1960s sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes.” Nov. 16.
Jason David Frank, 49. He played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children’s series “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.” Nov. 19.
Wilko Johnson, 75. The guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Nov. 21.
Irene Cara, 63. The Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actor who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance ... What a Feeling” from 1983′s “Flashdance.” Nov. 25.
Freddie Roman, 85. The comedian was a former dean of The Friars Club and a staple of the Catskills comedy scene. Nov. 26.
Christine McVie, 79. The British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as “You Make Loving Fun,” “Everywhere” and “Don’t Stop." Nov. 30.
Julia Reichert, 76. The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker behind “American Factory” — often called the “godmother of American independent documentaries” — whose films explored themes of race, class and gender, often in the Midwest. Dec. 1.
Bob McGrath, 90. An actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street.” Dec. 4.
Kirstie Alley, 71. A two-time Emmy winner whose roles on the TV megahit “Cheers” and in the “Look Who’s Talking” films made her one of the biggest stars in American comedy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Dec. 5.
Angelo Badalamenti, 85. The composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” to “Mulholland Drive.” Dec. 11.  
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, 40. The longtime and beloved dancing DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance.” Dec. 13.
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Shirley Eikhard, 67. The singer-songwriter who supplied songs for Cher, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray, Chet Atkins and found lasting fame penning Bonnie Raitt‘s Grammy-winning 1991 hit “Something to Talk About.” Dec. 15.
Thom Bell, 79. The Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the “Sound of Philadelphia” of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners’ “I’ll Be Around” and the Stylistics’ “Betcha by Golly, Wow.” Dec. 22.  
**It’s only December 28, this list might expand**
Pelé 82. (1940–2022), soccer icon Dec. 29
Barbara Walters 93. 1929 – 2022) was an American broadcast journalist and television personality. Dec. 30
Pope Benedict XVI, 95; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, 1927 –2022. was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Dec. 31
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I know this is off topic but I don’t know if you watched Braxtons family values, the way Tamar was acting and talking about other peoples marriages in the end hers was shit and all bad🙄
Oops🫢😭😭but nah I haven’t watched the show just seen clips here and there
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“Tamar” - The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous
Many fans think Tamar started her music career as a break-out reality star from “Braxton Family Values” with her 2013 album “Love and War”. A select few Tamartians know there was a body of work before all of that. “Tamar” or some may remember it as “Ridiculous”.
Let’s take a deep dive, shall we?
Any Braxton Family Values fan knows the story of how Toni Braxton was picked out by Babyface and L.A. Reid from the original quintet group “The Braxtons” and left to start her solo career. Nevertheless, Toni Braxton always promised her sisters she’ll come back for them. Indeed, she did with a record deal for the remaining 4 sisters; Trina, Towanda, Traci, and Tamar. Unfortunately, Traci was pregnant at the time of signing and planned to return to the group after her pregnancy.
Then, there were 3. In 1996, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar turned into a trio and released their debut album, “So Many Ways”.  Beautiful yet underrated tracks like “Take Home to Momma” and “Girl on the Side” (based on a true story of how Tamar unknowingly became a side chick) graced the album but did not see the commercial success of a Destiny’s Child or even a Brownstone. However, from Tamar’s lead vocals she showcased in this new trio, she began working with Tricky Stewart and Red Zone Entertainment on an EP in hopes of being noticed by a record label. This led to the future disbandment of The Braxtons and the beginning of Tamar’s solo career with a record deal with DreamWorks. Deja vu?
Now, in the beginning, there was “Ridiculous”, the original titled debut album, and she broke out to the music scene with, some critics will call her “The Parkers” -esque single, “Get None”, released in 1999 produced by Jermaine Dupri, and background vocals sung by Mya. it was an empowering anthem telling men,  “stop trying to use cash to get you some ass because you ain’t gon get none”. No reason why this should not have been a chart-topping success? Yet it was not. Peaking at #59 on R&B Billboard Charts, it failed to catch the attention of radio stations nationwide, and Dreamworks panicked. 
The now-defunct label, Dreamworks, changed the tone of this project and leaned into the sound Tamar’s big sister, Toni Braxton, was known for - the big, R&B ballad. Now, in the new millennium of 2000, Tamar’s new self-titled album “Tamar” led with a Toni Braxton-like follow-up single,  “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me” giving very much Fantasia’s mantra “if you don’t want me, then don’t talk to me”. Shoutout to Latocha Scott from Xscape for co-writing this masterpiece! The single peaked at #89 on R&B’s Billboard Charts and the album was released in the following months charting at #127 on the Billboard 200.
Now, let’s dive into some background with this album. Many people assume Vincent Hubert was her 1st husband. Indeed, he was not. Co-writer of tracks of the "Tamar" album, “Money Can’t Buy You Love” and “Once Again”, Darrell “Delite” Allamby was married to Tamar Braxton briefly between 2000-2003. Despite Darrell being a writer of one of my favorite artists’ hit single “Whatcha Gon Do '' by Link (he’s getting a deep dive, too, so stay tuned), Tamar has claimed severe abuse allegations in that marriage and has publicly shied away from this topic numerous times. Additionally, Tamar has come forward multiple times on how she really wasn’t ready for fame and simply thought she was going to be an 18-year-old Mariah Carey, and simply was not there yet.
Now, with all that being said. I completely understand why Tamar acts as if this album never exists. If my abusive ex-husband was associated with my commercially unsuccessful debut album, I would ignore it as well. However, as artists tend to forget, songs are art. People from all over the world connect to this album and wish she’ll shed some light on some of these gems.
Personally, I learned of this album’s existence in Season 1 of the Braxton Family Values in 2011. At the tender age of 11, I came across “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me” and thought it was a nice song, but it didn’t stick to me like Toni’s records. 10 years passed, and now 21, I went through a situationship break-up and only the REAL know situationship break-ups hurt more than the real ones. Anyway, after I played “Where’s the Good in Goodbye” by the Braxtons to death. I found myself on Tamar’s track, “I’m Over You”, and I played it until I really meant just that. I’m over him. Then, after that situationship, I upgraded to a relationship and played “Miss Your Kiss” by Tamar for the whole 9 months. Then, as I re-evaluated some things in the relationship, I noticed that man was financially irresponsible and incapable of understanding the basic components of chivalry. I blasted “Money Can’t Buy You Love” and “You Don’t Know” to classes senior year. When I finally got the guts to finally break up with him, I played “Get Mine” and knew I would be okay.
In summary, Tamar’s album helped me get through every stage of love in one album. From the beginning to the end. Tamar’s sophomore album was the polar opposite in terms of commercial success. Tamar has mentioned how she was mentally and spiritually ready to receive fame and accolades with the second album. However, I’d love to see Tamar embrace “Tamar” more. A good album doesn't merit success only on Billboard chart positions or award nominations. It’s based on the stories it tells and the people like me who got through tough times with that album. I think the sooner Tamar can accept her personal good and bad memories associated with this album, the sooner fans can see her perform and acknowledge this well-produced and well-written body of work, “Tamar”.
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My Legal Battle with my Family and their Co-horts / Co-conspirators (1):
I was released from prison on February 27, 2013.  The same day I started talking to a man on the phone named Creighton Hussey.  For 6 weeks we talked every night on the phone for 2 hours.  He told me everything I wanted to hear.  He feigned interest in the same relationship values I have and to want the same things out of life and a relationship that I want.  He then scheduled a work trip to Atlanta so that he could come and see me.  Things went really well, or so I thought, and as soon as he pulled out of my apartment parking garage to go back to the airport I received a text message from Abb Jones.  Abb is someone I hadn’t heard from in several years.  In fact, the last time I had heard from Abb was in 2006 when he invited me over to his house to swim, he tried to sleep with me and I turned him down.  Abb texted me stating that he had seen a Facebook post I made where Creighton and I had been at Piedmont Park earlier the same day walking John Flynn’s dog, Braxton.  
John had left a key for me and asked me if I could walk his dog for him while he was allegedly out of town.  I didn’t think anything of it. (It’s important to note here that when I went to prison in 2008 I hadn’t talked to John Flynn in more than 2 years because he ended his friendship with me because he was dating someone and while a big group of us were at brunch together, to which John had invited me, he accused me of talking to his boyfriend in an improper manner.  Although I did nothing wrong and did not do anything but have a conversation wtih his boyfriend because his boyfriend sat next to me at a table of of about 20 people.  I was just being polite and friendly.  I would never hit on a friend’s boyfriend or anyone else’s boyfriend for that matter.  It’s also important to note here that it was in fact my parents that put John Flynn back in my life.  When I went to prison, John Flynn and my parents somehow began talking and John Flynn even drove all the way to Vancleave, Mississippi to my parents house to “have pecan pie.”  This is a 6 hour drive from Atlanta where John Flynn lived and I wasn’t even told that it was happening until after it had happened.  I will show proof of this as I have a sworn statement from my parents that this did in fact happen.)
So when Abb Jones texted me just as Creighton Hussey drove off from my house in April 2013, Abb asked if Creghton Hussey had been in town to see me.  I texted Abb back that yes Creighton was in town to see me.  Abb then texted me and said that he and Creighton had been talking every night on the phone for 2 hours a night.  I texted Creighton to ask him about it and he told me that he had met Abb on the nude beach in Fort Lauderdale but that they were not talking and that Abb was just mad because Creighton was interested in me and not him.  I trusted Creighton and didn’t think much of it.  This seemed logical especially since I hadn’t talked to Abb since the day I turned him down for sex so I believed Creighton.
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Robin Colette Giddley, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated professional in the Hospitality Industry, passed away on September 20, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina. She was born on July 19, 1962, in Dennison, Texas.
Robin was educated at Napoleon High School and graduated with the Class of 1980. Continuing her academic pursuits, she went on to graduate from Bob Jones University with the Class of 1984. Her commitment to education laid a strong foundation for her future endeavors.
Throughout her life, Robin exhibited exceptional dedication and passion in her career. She made significant contributions to the Hospitality Industry, leaving an indelible mark on those she served. Her attention to detail and warm demeanor made every guest feel welcome and valued.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Robin had a variety of hobbies and interests that brought her joy and fulfillment. She had a deep love for reading and found solace in exploring literature. Additionally, she had an appreciation for architecture and enjoyed looking at old houses. Robin found peace in visiting historical cemeteries, where she reveled in their beauty and reflected on the lives of those who came before us. The mountains and beaches brought her tranquility as she marveled at the wonders of nature.
Family was of utmost importance to Robin. She cherished every moment spent with loved ones and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and love. Robin is survived by her loving husband Jeffrey Giddley, whose unwavering support uplifted her throughout their journey together. She leaves behind a beautiful family comprising Jessica Giddley (Daughter), Jay Giddley (Son), Josiah Giddley (Son), John Giddley (Son), Jedidiah Giddley (Son), Jared Giddley (Son), Jayson Giddley (Son), J. Roger Cox (Father), Sherry Cox (Mother), Sonya Cox (Sister), Jada Cox (Sister), Joshua Cox (Brother), and Joshua Giddley (Step-Son).
Robin's devotion to family extended to her grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart. She will be deeply missed by her 11 cherished grandchildren: Grace, Alex, Ethan, Abby, Esmerelda, Apollo, Avonlea, Laylah, Braxton, Jack, Aaliyah and Ryker. They will forever remember the love and affection their grandmother bestowed upon them.
In addition to her grandchildren, Robin was also blessed with two great-grandchildren: Kirianna, and Scott. Their presence brought immense joy to Robin's life-a testament to the lasting impact she had on future generations.
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