Wednesday, 3 December 2014

Rolling Stones saxophonist dies





  • Veteran sax player Bobby Keys, who played with many famous musical artists, died Tuesday

  • Keys played for years with the Rolling Stones, including on their hit "Brown Sugar"




(CNN) -- American saxophonist Bobby Keys, who for years toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, has died, postings on the band's Twitter account said Tuesday. He was 70.


"The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said on Twitter.


"Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since the 1960's. He will be greatly missed."









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American saxophonist Bobby Keys, who for years toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, died on Tuesday, December 2. "The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said on Twitter.American saxophonist Bobby Keys, who for years toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, died on Tuesday, December 2. "The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys," the band said on Twitter.



To the world, he was known as "Chespirito." Roberto Gomez Bolanos gained fame as a comedian, but he was also a writer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter, film director and TV producer. The legendary entertainer died Friday, November 28, at the age of 85.To the world, he was known as "Chespirito." Roberto Gomez Bolanos gained fame as a comedian, but he was also a writer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter, film director and TV producer. The legendary entertainer died Friday, November 28, at the age of 85.



British crime novelist P.D. James died Thursday, November 27, at her home in Oxford, England. She was 94.British crime novelist P.D. James died Thursday, November 27, at her home in Oxford, England. She was 94.



Lebanese singer and actress Sabah, one of the Arab world's most prolific entertainers with a career spanning more than six decades, died Wednesday, November 26, in Beirut, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported. She was 87.Lebanese singer and actress Sabah, one of the Arab world's most prolific entertainers with a career spanning more than six decades, died Wednesday, November 26, in Beirut, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported. She was 87.



Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry is dead at the age of 78, a hospital spokeswoman said on November 23. Barry was elected four times as the city's chief executive. He was once revered nationally as a symbol of African-American political leadership. But his professional accomplishments were often overshadowed by drug and personal scandals.Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry is dead at the age of 78, a hospital spokeswoman said on November 23. Barry was elected four times as the city's chief executive. He was once revered nationally as a symbol of African-American political leadership. But his professional accomplishments were often overshadowed by drug and personal scandals.



Acclaimed film director Mike Nichols died on November 19. Nichols, pictured here with his wife, journalist Diane Sawyer, was best known for his films "The Graduate," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "The Birdcage." He was 83.Acclaimed film director Mike Nichols died on November 19. Nichols, pictured here with his wife, journalist Diane Sawyer, was best known for his films "The Graduate," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "The Birdcage." He was 83.



Jimmy Ruffin, silky-voiced singer of the Motown classic "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," died November 19 in Las Vegas. He was 78.Jimmy Ruffin, silky-voiced singer of the Motown classic "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," died November 19 in Las Vegas. He was 78.



'Knight Rider" and "Battlestar Galactica" producer Glen A. Larson passed away November 14 after a battle with cancer. He was 77.'Knight Rider" and "Battlestar Galactica" producer Glen A. Larson passed away November 14 after a battle with cancer. He was 77.



Actress Carol Ann Susi, best known for voicing the unseen Mrs. Wolowitz on "The Big Bang Theory," died November 11. She was 62.Actress Carol Ann Susi, best known for voicing the unseen Mrs. Wolowitz on "The Big Bang Theory," died November 11. She was 62.



Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, a member of the hip-hop group the Sugarhill Gang, died November 11 of complications from cancer. He was 55.Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, a member of the hip-hop group the Sugarhill Gang, died November 11 of complications from cancer. He was 55.



Tom Magliozzi, left, half of the "Click and Clack" team of brothers who hosted NPR's "Car Talk" radio show, died November 3. He was 77. Tom Magliozzi, left, half of the "Click and Clack" team of brothers who hosted NPR's "Car Talk" radio show, died November 3. He was 77.



"House of Cards" actress Elizabeth Norment passed away at the age of 61, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed October 28 via Norment's sister Kate. According to the star's obituary in The Washington Post, Norment died of cancer on October 13 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. "House of Cards" actress Elizabeth Norment passed away at the age of 61, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed October 28 via Norment's sister Kate. According to the star's obituary in The Washington Post, Norment died of cancer on October 13 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.



Jack Bruce, bassist for the legendary 1960s rock band Cream, died October 25 at age 71.Jack Bruce, bassist for the legendary 1960s rock band Cream, died October 25 at age 71.



Ben Bradlee, the zestful, charismatic Washington Post editor who guided the paper through the era of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate and was immortalized on screen in "All the President's Men," died on October 21. He was 93.Ben Bradlee, the zestful, charismatic Washington Post editor who guided the paper through the era of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate and was immortalized on screen in "All the President's Men," died on October 21. He was 93.



Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died on October 20, close friends of the family and industry colleagues told CNN. He was 82.Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died on October 20, close friends of the family and industry colleagues told CNN. He was 82.



"August: Osage County" actress Misty Upham was declared dead by a Washington coroner after her body was found along a river in suburban Seattle on October 16. "August: Osage County" actress Misty Upham was declared dead by a Washington coroner after her body was found along a river in suburban Seattle on October 16.



Actress Elizabeth Pena died October 14, according to her manager. She was 55.Actress Elizabeth Pena died October 14, according to her manager. She was 55.



Isaiah "Ikey" Owens, the keyboardist in Jack White's backing band, died October 14. The musician also played with bands such as Mars Volta and Free Moral Agents. He was 38. Isaiah "Ikey" Owens, the keyboardist in Jack White's backing band, died October 14. The musician also played with bands such as Mars Volta and Free Moral Agents. He was 38.



Mark Bell, who founded the highly influential techno-music duo LFO and later collaborated with Bjork on several iconic albums, died of complications from a surgery, his record label said October 13. Mark Bell, who founded the highly influential techno-music duo LFO and later collaborated with Bjork on several iconic albums, died of complications from a surgery, his record label said October 13.



Actress and comedian Jan Hooks died in New York on October 9. Her representative, Lisa Lieberman, confirmed the death to CNN but provided no additional information. According to IMDb.com, Hooks was 57.Actress and comedian Jan Hooks died in New York on October 9. Her representative, Lisa Lieberman, confirmed the death to CNN but provided no additional information. According to IMDb.com, Hooks was 57.



Geoffrey Holder, a versatile artist known for his ability as a dancer, actor and a pitchman for 7Up, died from complications due to pneumonia, his family's attorney said on October 6. Holder was 84.Geoffrey Holder, a versatile artist known for his ability as a dancer, actor and a pitchman for 7Up, died from complications due to pneumonia, his family's attorney said on October 6. Holder was 84.



Paul Revere, leader of the 1960s rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders, died October 4 at his home in Idaho, according to the band's website. He was 76. Paul Revere, leader of the 1960s rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders, died October 4 at his home in Idaho, according to the band's website. He was 76.



Emmy-winning actress Polly Bergen, whose TV and movie career spanned more than six decades, died on September 20, according to her publicist. She was 84, according to IMDb.com. Emmy-winning actress Polly Bergen, whose TV and movie career spanned more than six decades, died on September 20, according to her publicist. She was 84, according to IMDb.com.



Singer George Hamilton IV, known as the "International Ambassador of Country Music," died at a Nashville hospital on September 17 following a heart attack, the Grand Ole Opry said in a press release. He was 77.Singer George Hamilton IV, known as the "International Ambassador of Country Music," died at a Nashville hospital on September 17 following a heart attack, the Grand Ole Opry said in a press release. He was 77.



Northern Ireland's former first minister and former Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley has died, his wife, Eileen, said in a statement on September 12. He was 88.Northern Ireland's former first minister and former Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley has died, his wife, Eileen, said in a statement on September 12. He was 88.



Richard Kiel, the actor best known for playing the James Bond villain "Jaws," died September 10 at a California hospital, St. Agnes Medical Center spokeswoman Kelley Sanchez said. He was 74.Richard Kiel, the actor best known for playing the James Bond villain "Jaws," died September 10 at a California hospital, St. Agnes Medical Center spokeswoman Kelley Sanchez said. He was 74.



Joan Rivers, the sassy comedian whose gossipy "can we talk" persona catapulted her into a career as a headlining talk-show host, best-selling author and red-carpet maven, died September 4. She was 81. Joan Rivers, the sassy comedian whose gossipy "can we talk" persona catapulted her into a career as a headlining talk-show host, best-selling author and red-carpet maven, died September 4. She was 81.



Jimi Jamison, lead singer of the 1980s rock band Survivor, died at the age of 63, it was announced September 2.Jimi Jamison, lead singer of the 1980s rock band Survivor, died at the age of 63, it was announced September 2.



Acclaimed actor-director Richard Attenborough died on August 24, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing his son. Attenborough was 90.Acclaimed actor-director Richard Attenborough died on August 24, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing his son. Attenborough was 90.



Don Pardo, the man whose voice introduced the cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for decades, died at the age of 96, the network announced August 19.Don Pardo, the man whose voice introduced the cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for decades, died at the age of 96, the network announced August 19.



Skateboarding legend Jay Adams died of a heart attack August 14 while vacationing in Mexico with his wife. He was 53.Skateboarding legend Jay Adams died of a heart attack August 14 while vacationing in Mexico with his wife. He was 53.



Ed Nelson, best known for playing a doctor in the 1960s nighttime soap opera "Peyton Place," died on August 13, his family said. He was 85. Ed Nelson, best known for playing a doctor in the 1960s nighttime soap opera "Peyton Place," died on August 13, his family said. He was 85.



Actress Arlene Martel, whom "Star Trek" fans knew as Spock's bride-to-be, died in a Los Angeles hospital August 12 after complications from a heart attack, her son said. Martel was 78.Actress Arlene Martel, whom "Star Trek" fans knew as Spock's bride-to-be, died in a Los Angeles hospital August 12 after complications from a heart attack, her son said. Martel was 78.



Actress Lauren Bacall, the husky-voiced Hollywood icon known for her sultry sensuality, died on August 12. She was 89.Actress Lauren Bacall, the husky-voiced Hollywood icon known for her sultry sensuality, died on August 12. She was 89.



Actor and comedian Robin Williams died at his Northern California home on August 11. Williams apparently took his own life, law enforcement officials said. He was 63.Actor and comedian Robin Williams died at his Northern California home on August 11. Williams apparently took his own life, law enforcement officials said. He was 63.



JJ Murphy, an actor who was set to join the "Game of Thrones" cast, died August 8, his agent said. He was 86. JJ Murphy, an actor who was set to join the "Game of Thrones" cast, died August 8, his agent said. He was 86.



Actor Charles Keating, who had been fighting lung cancer for several years, died on August 8, his son Sean Keating said. Charles Keating was known for his role of villain Carl Hutchins on the daytime drama "Another World." He was 72.Actor Charles Keating, who had been fighting lung cancer for several years, died on August 8, his son Sean Keating said. Charles Keating was known for his role of villain Carl Hutchins on the daytime drama "Another World." He was 72.



James Brady, the former White House press secretary who was severely wounded in a 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, has died, the White House said on August 4. He was 73. Later in the week, authorities told CNN they are investigating it as a homicide.James Brady, the former White House press secretary who was severely wounded in a 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, has died, the White House said on August 4. He was 73. Later in the week, authorities told CNN they are investigating it as a homicide.



Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, the last crewman of the U.S. plane that dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, died of natural causes on July 28, according to his daughter Vicki Triplett. He was 93.Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, the last crewman of the U.S. plane that dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, died of natural causes on July 28, according to his daughter Vicki Triplett. He was 93.



James Shigeta, a prolific and pioneering Asian-American actor whose 50-year career included the movies "Die Hard" and "Flower Drum Song," died in his sleep in Los Angeles on July 28, his agent said. He was 81.James Shigeta, a prolific and pioneering Asian-American actor whose 50-year career included the movies "Die Hard" and "Flower Drum Song," died in his sleep in Los Angeles on July 28, his agent said. He was 81.



Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's youngest daughter in "The Patriot," died July 19, at her home in Houston, her mother said Sunday. She was 21. While investigators didn't immediately determine a cause of death, Bartusiak had been suffering from epileptic seizures, according to her mother.Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's youngest daughter in "The Patriot," died July 19, at her home in Houston, her mother said Sunday. She was 21. While investigators didn't immediately determine a cause of death, Bartusiak had been suffering from epileptic seizures, according to her mother.



James Garner, the understated, wisecracking everyman actor who enjoyed multigenerational success on both the small and big screens, died of natural causes on July 19. He was 86.James Garner, the understated, wisecracking everyman actor who enjoyed multigenerational success on both the small and big screens, died of natural causes on July 19. He was 86.



Broadway legend Elaine Stritch died July 17. According to her longtime friend Julie Keyes, Stritch died at her home in Birmingham, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.Broadway legend Elaine Stritch died July 17. According to her longtime friend Julie Keyes, Stritch died at her home in Birmingham, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.



Blues guitarist and singer Johnny Winter died July 16 in a Swiss hotel room, his representative said. He was 70.Blues guitarist and singer Johnny Winter died July 16 in a Swiss hotel room, his representative said. He was 70.



Nadine Gordimer, a South African author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991, died on July 13, according to her family. She was 90.Nadine Gordimer, a South African author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991, died on July 13, according to her family. She was 90.



Renowned conductor Lorin Maazel died from complications of pneumonia on July 13, according to his family. He was 84.Renowned conductor Lorin Maazel died from complications of pneumonia on July 13, according to his family. He was 84.



Grammy-winning jazz bassist Charlie Haden, whose music career spanned seven decades and several genres, died July 11, according to his publicist. He was 76.Grammy-winning jazz bassist Charlie Haden, whose music career spanned seven decades and several genres, died July 11, according to his publicist. He was 76.



Drummer Tommy Ramone, the last living original member of the pioneering punk band The Ramones, died on July 11, according to the band's Facebook page. He was 65.Drummer Tommy Ramone, the last living original member of the pioneering punk band The Ramones, died on July 11, according to the band's Facebook page. He was 65.



Eileen Ford, who founded the Ford Model Agency 70 years ago, died July 9 at the age of 92, the company said.Eileen Ford, who founded the Ford Model Agency 70 years ago, died July 9 at the age of 92, the company said.



Richard Percy Jones, the actor who gave Pinocchio his voice in the 1940 Disney movie, died at his California home on July 8. He was 87.Richard Percy Jones, the actor who gave Pinocchio his voice in the 1940 Disney movie, died at his California home on July 8. He was 87.



David Legeno, known for playing Fenrir Greyback in the "Harry Potter" movies, was found dead July 6, by hikers in a remote desert location in Death Valley, California. He was 50. "It appears that Legeno died of heat-related issues, but the Inyo County Coroner will determine the final cause of death," read a press release from the Inyo County Sheriff's Department. "There are no signs of foul play."David Legeno, known for playing Fenrir Greyback in the "Harry Potter" movies, was found dead July 6, by hikers in a remote desert location in Death Valley, California. He was 50. "It appears that Legeno died of heat-related issues, but the Inyo County Coroner will determine the final cause of death," read a press release from the Inyo County Sheriff's Department. "There are no signs of foul play."



Rosemary Murphy, an Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" as well as TV soap operas "All My Children" and "Another World," died July 5 at the age of 89. The New York Times cited cancer as the cause of death.Rosemary Murphy, an Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" as well as TV soap operas "All My Children" and "Another World," died July 5 at the age of 89. The New York Times cited cancer as the cause of death.



Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, the subject of the book and upcoming film "Unbroken," died July 2 after a recent battle with pneumonia. The 97-year-old peacefully passed away in the presence of his entire family, according to a statement.Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, the subject of the book and upcoming film "Unbroken," died July 2 after a recent battle with pneumonia. The 97-year-old peacefully passed away in the presence of his entire family, according to a statement.



Walter Dean Myers, a beloved author of children's books, died on July 1 following a brief illness, according to the Children's Book Council.Walter Dean Myers, a beloved author of children's books, died on July 1 following a brief illness, according to the Children's Book Council.



Paul Mazursky, a five-time Oscar nominee who directed and wrote such films as "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," "An Unmarried Woman" and "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," died at the age of 84, his agent said July 1.Paul Mazursky, a five-time Oscar nominee who directed and wrote such films as "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," "An Unmarried Woman" and "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," died at the age of 84, his agent said July 1.



Actor Meshach Taylor died June 28 at his Los Angeles-area home, his agent, Dede Binder, said. He was 67. Taylor had fought a terminal illness and faded markedly in recent days, Binder said. His wife, children, grandchildren and mother surrounded him as he passed away.Actor Meshach Taylor died June 28 at his Los Angeles-area home, his agent, Dede Binder, said. He was 67. Taylor had fought a terminal illness and faded markedly in recent days, Binder said. His wife, children, grandchildren and mother surrounded him as he passed away.



Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack died June 27, according to Womack's publicist. He was 70. Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack died June 27, according to Womack's publicist. He was 70.



Character actor Eli Wallach, seen here in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," died on June 24, according to a family member who did not want to be named. Wallach was 98.Character actor Eli Wallach, seen here in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," died on June 24, according to a family member who did not want to be named. Wallach was 98.



Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died June 16 at the age of 54, according to a release from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Gwynn, who had 3,141 hits in 20 seasons with the San Diego Padres, had cancer.Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died June 16 at the age of 54, according to a release from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Gwynn, who had 3,141 hits in 20 seasons with the San Diego Padres, had cancer.



Radio personality Casey Kasem died June 15. He was 82 and had been hospitalized in Washington state for two weeks.Radio personality Casey Kasem died June 15. He was 82 and had been hospitalized in Washington state for two weeks.



Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll died June 13. He had suffered from Alzheimer's and heart disease. He was 82. Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll died June 13. He had suffered from Alzheimer's and heart disease. He was 82.



Ruby Dee, an award-winning actress whose seven-decade career included triumphs on stage and screen, died June 12. She was 91.Ruby Dee, an award-winning actress whose seven-decade career included triumphs on stage and screen, died June 12. She was 91.



Former baseball star Bob Welch passed away on June 9 after suffering a heart attack, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was 57.Former baseball star Bob Welch passed away on June 9 after suffering a heart attack, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was 57.



British actor and comedian Rik Mayall, who appeared in the TV series "Blackadder," died June 9 at the age of 56, his agent said. The cause of death was not immediately reported.British actor and comedian Rik Mayall, who appeared in the TV series "Blackadder," died June 9 at the age of 56, his agent said. The cause of death was not immediately reported.



Chester Nez, the last of the original Navajo code talkers credited with creating an unbreakable code used during World War II, died June 5 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation President said. Nez was 93.Chester Nez, the last of the original Navajo code talkers credited with creating an unbreakable code used during World War II, died June 5 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation President said. Nez was 93.



Ann B. Davis, who played Alice the maid on "The Brady Bunch," died from a subdural hematoma on June 1. She was 88.Ann B. Davis, who played Alice the maid on "The Brady Bunch," died from a subdural hematoma on June 1. She was 88.



Maya Angelou, a renowned poet, novelist and actress, died at the age of 86, her literary agent said on May 28. Angelou was also a professor, singer and dancer whose work spanned several generations.Maya Angelou, a renowned poet, novelist and actress, died at the age of 86, her literary agent said on May 28. Angelou was also a professor, singer and dancer whose work spanned several generations.



Australian racing legend Jack Brabham died on May 19, according to Brabham's son David. Brabham, 88, was a three-time Formula One world champion.Australian racing legend Jack Brabham died on May 19, according to Brabham's son David. Brabham, 88, was a three-time Formula One world champion.



Malik Bendjelloul, the Oscar-winning director of "Searching for Sugar Man," died suddenly on May 13, police said. He was 36.Malik Bendjelloul, the Oscar-winning director of "Searching for Sugar Man," died suddenly on May 13, police said. He was 36.



H.R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist artist whose works of sexual-industrial imagery and design of the eponymous creature in the "Alien" movies were known around the world, died on May 12. He was 74.H.R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist artist whose works of sexual-industrial imagery and design of the eponymous creature in the "Alien" movies were known around the world, died on May 12. He was 74.



Former professional tennis player Elena Baltacha died at the age of 30 after losing her battle with liver cancer on May 4. Before retiring in November, she had reached a career high of 49th in the world rankings.Former professional tennis player Elena Baltacha died at the age of 30 after losing her battle with liver cancer on May 4. Before retiring in November, she had reached a career high of 49th in the world rankings.



Al Feldstein, who guided Mad magazine for almost three decades as its editor, died on April 29, according to a Montana funeral home. He was 88.Al Feldstein, who guided Mad magazine for almost three decades as its editor, died on April 29, according to a Montana funeral home. He was 88.



Oscar-nominated British actor Bob Hoskins, known for roles in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Mona Lisa," died April 29 at age 71, his publicist said.Oscar-nominated British actor Bob Hoskins, known for roles in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Mona Lisa," died April 29 at age 71, his publicist said.



Hall of Fame basketball coach John "Dr. Jack" Ramsay, who became a television analyst years after winning a league championship with the Portland Trail Blazers, died on April 28, according to his longtime employer ESPN. Ramsay was 89.Hall of Fame basketball coach John "Dr. Jack" Ramsay, who became a television analyst years after winning a league championship with the Portland Trail Blazers, died on April 28, according to his longtime employer ESPN. Ramsay was 89.



Former Barcelona soccer coach Tito Vilanova, who had been battling cancer, died at the age of 45, the club announced April 25.Former Barcelona soccer coach Tito Vilanova, who had been battling cancer, died at the age of 45, the club announced April 25.



Country singer Kevin Sharp died from "complications due to cancer" on April 19, his mother told CNN. He was 43.Country singer Kevin Sharp died from "complications due to cancer" on April 19, his mother told CNN. He was 43.



Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the middleweight boxing contender who was wrongly convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in the 1960s, died April 20 at the age of 76, according to Win Wahrer, the director of client services for the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted.Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the middleweight boxing contender who was wrongly convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in the 1960s, died April 20 at the age of 76, according to Win Wahrer, the director of client services for the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted.



Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the influential, Nobel Prize-winning author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera," passed away on April 17, his family and officials said. He was 87.Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the influential, Nobel Prize-winning author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera," passed away on April 17, his family and officials said. He was 87.



Jose Luis "Cheo" Feliciano, a giant of salsa music and a Puerto Rican legend, died in a car crash April 18 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to police. He was 78.Jose Luis "Cheo" Feliciano, a giant of salsa music and a Puerto Rican legend, died in a car crash April 18 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to police. He was 78.



Days after being inducted into World Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame, WWE superstar Ultimate Warrior died April 8. Born James Hellwig, he legally changed his name to Warrior in 1993. He was 54.Days after being inducted into World Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame, WWE superstar Ultimate Warrior died April 8. Born James Hellwig, he legally changed his name to Warrior in 1993. He was 54.



Comedian John Pinette, 50, was found dead in a Pittsburgh hotel room on April 5. Pinette died of natural causes stemming from "a medical history he was being treated for," the medical examiner's spokesman said. An autopsy will not be done because his personal doctor signed the death certificate.Comedian John Pinette, 50, was found dead in a Pittsburgh hotel room on April 5. Pinette died of natural causes stemming from "a medical history he was being treated for," the medical examiner's spokesman said. An autopsy will not be done because his personal doctor signed the death certificate.



Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, died April 6 at the age of 93. Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, died April 6 at the age of 93.



DJ Frankie Knuckles, a legendary producer, remixer and house music pioneer, died March 31 at the age of 59.DJ Frankie Knuckles, a legendary producer, remixer and house music pioneer, died March 31 at the age of 59.



Kate O'Mara, the British actress best known for playing Joan Collins' sister on the 1980s show "Dynasty," died March 30. She was 74.Kate O'Mara, the British actress best known for playing Joan Collins' sister on the 1980s show "Dynasty," died March 30. She was 74.



Ralph C. Wilson Jr., the founder and longtime owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, died at age 95, the team announced March 25.Ralph C. Wilson Jr., the founder and longtime owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, died at age 95, the team announced March 25.



Gwar lead singer Dave Brockie died March 23 at the age of 50, his manager said. The heavy-metal group formed in 1984, billing itself as "Earth's only openly extraterrestrial rock band." Brockie performed in the persona of Oderus Urungus.Gwar lead singer Dave Brockie died March 23 at the age of 50, his manager said. The heavy-metal group formed in 1984, billing itself as "Earth's only openly extraterrestrial rock band." Brockie performed in the persona of Oderus Urungus.



James Rebhorn, whose acting resume includes a long list of character roles in major films and TV shows, died March 21, his representative said. Rebhorn was 65.James Rebhorn, whose acting resume includes a long list of character roles in major films and TV shows, died March 21, his representative said. Rebhorn was 65.



L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer and girlfriend of musician Mick Jagger, was found dead of an apparent suicide March 17, according to a law enforcement official. She was 49.L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer and girlfriend of musician Mick Jagger, was found dead of an apparent suicide March 17, according to a law enforcement official. She was 49.



Drummer Scott Asheton, who co-founded and played drums for the influential proto-punk band The Stooges, died March 15. He was 64.Drummer Scott Asheton, who co-founded and played drums for the influential proto-punk band The Stooges, died March 15. He was 64.



Comedian David Brenner, a regular on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," died after a battle with cancer, a family spokesman said March 15. He was 78.Comedian David Brenner, a regular on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," died after a battle with cancer, a family spokesman said March 15. He was 78.



Actress Sheila MacRae, who portrayed Alice Kramden in a 1960s revival of "The Honeymooners" on "The Jackie Gleason Show," died on March 6, according to her family. She was 92. Actress Sheila MacRae, who portrayed Alice Kramden in a 1960s revival of "The Honeymooners" on "The Jackie Gleason Show," died on March 6, according to her family. She was 92.



Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia, seen here in 2006, died February 25 of an apparent heart attack. He was 66. De Lucia transformed the folk art of flamenco music into a more vibrant modern sound.Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia, seen here in 2006, died February 25 of an apparent heart attack. He was 66. De Lucia transformed the folk art of flamenco music into a more vibrant modern sound.



Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis, seen here on the far left with fellow "Ghostbusters" Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray, died at his Chicago-area home on February 24. He was 69. Other popular Ramis films include "Stripes," "Groundhog Day" and "Analyze This."Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis, seen here on the far left with fellow "Ghostbusters" Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray, died at his Chicago-area home on February 24. He was 69. Other popular Ramis films include "Stripes," "Groundhog Day" and "Analyze This."



Maria von Trapp, seen here posing with a photo of her family, was the last of the singing siblings immortalized in the movie "The Sound of Music." She died February 18 of natural causes at her Vermont home, according to her family. She was 99.Maria von Trapp, seen here posing with a photo of her family, was the last of the singing siblings immortalized in the movie "The Sound of Music." She died February 18 of natural causes at her Vermont home, according to her family. She was 99.



Journalist Garrick Utley died at age 74 following a long battle with cancer, his wife of 40 years said in February. Utley worked for CNN after his 30-year career at NBC News.Journalist Garrick Utley died at age 74 following a long battle with cancer, his wife of 40 years said in February. Utley worked for CNN after his 30-year career at NBC News.



Devo guitarist Bob Casale, known by fans as "Bob 2," died February 17, his brother and band mate announced. Casale was 61.Devo guitarist Bob Casale, known by fans as "Bob 2," died February 17, his brother and band mate announced. Casale was 61.



John Henson, the son of Jim Henson who is perhaps most notable for his portrayal of Sweetums on "The Muppets," died after a "sudden, massive heart attack," his family's company said on February 15. John Henson, the son of Jim Henson who is perhaps most notable for his portrayal of Sweetums on "The Muppets," died after a "sudden, massive heart attack," his family's company said on February 15.



Veteran actor Ralph Waite died at 85 on February 13, according to an accountant for the Waite family and a church where the actor was a regular member. Waite was best known for his role as John Walton Sr. on 'The Waltons."Veteran actor Ralph Waite died at 85 on February 13, according to an accountant for the Waite family and a church where the actor was a regular member. Waite was best known for his role as John Walton Sr. on 'The Waltons."



Sid Caesar, whose clever, anarchic comedy on such programs as "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour" helped define the 1950s "Golden Age of Television," died on February 12. He was 91.Sid Caesar, whose clever, anarchic comedy on such programs as "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour" helped define the 1950s "Golden Age of Television," died on February 12. He was 91.



Hollywood child star Shirley Temple, who became diplomat Shirley Temple Black, died February 10 at her Woodside, California, home. She was 85.Hollywood child star Shirley Temple, who became diplomat Shirley Temple Black, died February 10 at her Woodside, California, home. She was 85.



Joan Mondale, the wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale, died on February 3, according to a statement from the family's church.Joan Mondale, the wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale, died on February 3, according to a statement from the family's church.



Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent drug overdose, law enforcement sources said February 2.Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent drug overdose, law enforcement sources said February 2.



Maximilian Schell died on February 1 in a Austrian hospital with his wife by his side, his agent Patricia Baumbauer said. He was 83. Schell was nominated for an Oscar three times. He won in 1962 for "Judgment at Nuremberg."Maximilian Schell died on February 1 in a Austrian hospital with his wife by his side, his agent Patricia Baumbauer said. He was 83. Schell was nominated for an Oscar three times. He won in 1962 for "Judgment at Nuremberg."



Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, known for classics such as "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)," died of natural causes in New York on January 27, his grandson told CNN. He was 94.Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, known for classics such as "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)," died of natural causes in New York on January 27, his grandson told CNN. He was 94.



Ruth Robinson Duccini, who played one of the Munchkins in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz," died on January 16. She was 95. Ruth Robinson Duccini, who played one of the Munchkins in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz," died on January 16. She was 95.



Former Playboy centerfold Cassandra Lynn Hensley was found dead at a friend's home in Los Angeles, the coroner there said on January 17. Hensley was 34. Her cause of death was not immediately known.Former Playboy centerfold Cassandra Lynn Hensley was found dead at a friend's home in Los Angeles, the coroner there said on January 17. Hensley was 34. Her cause of death was not immediately known.



Hiroo Onoda, center, salutes after handing over his military sword on Lubang Island in the Philippines in March 1974. Onoda, a former intelligence officer in the Japanese army, had remained on the island for nearly 30 years, refusing to believe his country had surrendered in World War II. He died at a Tokyo hospital on January 16. He was 91.Hiroo Onoda, center, salutes after handing over his military sword on Lubang Island in the Philippines in March 1974. Onoda, a former intelligence officer in the Japanese army, had remained on the island for nearly 30 years, refusing to believe his country had surrendered in World War II. He died at a Tokyo hospital on January 16. He was 91.



Russell Johnson, center, stands with Alan Hale Jr., left, and Bob Denver in an episode of "Gilligan's Island" in 1966. Johnson, who played "the professor" Roy Hinkley in the hit television show, passed away January 16 at his home in Washington state, according to his agent, Mike Eisenstadt. Johnson was 89.Russell Johnson, center, stands with Alan Hale Jr., left, and Bob Denver in an episode of "Gilligan's Island" in 1966. Johnson, who played "the professor" Roy Hinkley in the hit television show, passed away January 16 at his home in Washington state, according to his agent, Mike Eisenstadt. Johnson was 89.



Ariel Sharon, whose half century as a military and political leader in Israel was marked with victories and controversies, died on January 11 after eight years in a coma, Israeli Army Radio reported. Sharon was 85.Ariel Sharon, whose half century as a military and political leader in Israel was marked with victories and controversies, died on January 11 after eight years in a coma, Israeli Army Radio reported. Sharon was 85.



Franklin McCain, seen center wearing glasses, one of the "Greensboro Four," who made history for their 1960 sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, died on January 10 after a brief illness, according to his alma mater, North Carolina A&T State University. Franklin McCain, seen center wearing glasses, one of the "Greensboro Four," who made history for their 1960 sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, died on January 10 after a brief illness, according to his alma mater, North Carolina A&T State University.



Larry Speakes, who served as President Ronald Reagan's press secretary, died January 10 at his home in Cleveland, Mississippi, following a lengthy illness, according to Bolivar County Coroner Nate Brown. He was 74.Larry Speakes, who served as President Ronald Reagan's press secretary, died January 10 at his home in Cleveland, Mississippi, following a lengthy illness, according to Bolivar County Coroner Nate Brown. He was 74.



Poet Amiri Baraka, who lost his post as New Jersey's poet laureate because of a controversial poem about the 9/11 terror attacks, died on January 9, his agent said. Baraka was 79.Poet Amiri Baraka, who lost his post as New Jersey's poet laureate because of a controversial poem about the 9/11 terror attacks, died on January 9, his agent said. Baraka was 79.



Sir Run Run Shaw, the media tycoon who helped bring Chinese martial arts films to an international audience, died at his home in Hong Kong on January 7 at age 106, the television station he founded said.Sir Run Run Shaw, the media tycoon who helped bring Chinese martial arts films to an international audience, died at his home in Hong Kong on January 7 at age 106, the television station he founded said.



Stage, TV and film actress Carmen Zapata, who founded the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts as a means of of introducing "the rich and eloquent history of the diverse Hispanic culture to English-speaking audiences," died on January 5 at her Los Angeles home. She was 86.Stage, TV and film actress Carmen Zapata, who founded the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts as a means of of introducing "the rich and eloquent history of the diverse Hispanic culture to English-speaking audiences," died on January 5 at her Los Angeles home. She was 86.



Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, died from a heart attack on January 5 at age 71, said his former club, Benfica.Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, died from a heart attack on January 5 at age 71, said his former club, Benfica.



Alicia Rhett, who had been one of the oldest surviving cast members of the classic film "Gone With the Wind," died on January 3 in her longtime hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, a retirement community spokeswoman said. She was 98.Alicia Rhett, who had been one of the oldest surviving cast members of the classic film "Gone With the Wind," died on January 3 in her longtime hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, a retirement community spokeswoman said. She was 98.



Singer Phil Everly, left -- one half of the groundbreaking, smooth-sounding, record-setting duo the Everly Brothers -- died on January 3, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 74.Singer Phil Everly, left -- one half of the groundbreaking, smooth-sounding, record-setting duo the Everly Brothers -- died on January 3, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 74.







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Born in Texas, Keys was a veteran sideman who performed or recorded with Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Eric Clapton and many other rock 'n' roll greats. He played sax on several of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, including "Brown Sugar," "Sweet Virginia" and "Can't You Hear Me Knocking."


Keys left the Stones in the 1970s but rejoined the band almost two decades later.









Hipgnosis was the most important design collective in music history. Their innovative cover art defines the albums of the biggest names of the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. Now Aubrey 'Po' Powell, the last surviving member of the collective, has released a new book of portraits called Hipgnosis, published by Thames & Hudson. These are pictures that have never been seen before, and feature superstars like the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who and Paul McCartney (pictured). Hipgnosis was the most important design collective in music history. Their innovative cover art defines the albums of the biggest names of the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. Now Aubrey 'Po' Powell, the last surviving member of the collective, has released a new book of portraits called Hipgnosis, published by Thames & Hudson. These are pictures that have never been seen before, and feature superstars like the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who and Paul McCartney (pictured).



"I shot Paul McCartney in the Mojave desert in California in 1976," says Po. "It was amazing to be there at that time, when he had just left the Beatles and was embarking on his solo career with a new band. In the middle of the day, he sent off a limo to get supplies, and we ended up having a barbecue in the middle of the desert. It was incredible. He was telling us all about what it was like for him being in the Beatles, and how free he felt afterward. Those intimate conversations were more valuable than anything, because they influenced the pictures and made them fresher and more informal.""I shot Paul McCartney in the Mojave desert in California in 1976," says Po. "It was amazing to be there at that time, when he had just left the Beatles and was embarking on his solo career with a new band. In the middle of the day, he sent off a limo to get supplies, and we ended up having a barbecue in the middle of the desert. It was incredible. He was telling us all about what it was like for him being in the Beatles, and how free he felt afterward. Those intimate conversations were more valuable than anything, because they influenced the pictures and made them fresher and more informal."



These pictures of the Rolling Stones were taken at Bow Street Studios in London, in 1973. "Keith Richards opened the door naked to the waist and rather the worse for wear," Po recalls. "He was a beautiful young man, he looked like a gypsy hero. The band all got on incredibly well and would do whatever I wanted, even though they had an untouchable reputation."These pictures of the Rolling Stones were taken at Bow Street Studios in London, in 1973. "Keith Richards opened the door naked to the waist and rather the worse for wear," Po recalls. "He was a beautiful young man, he looked like a gypsy hero. The band all got on incredibly well and would do whatever I wanted, even though they had an untouchable reputation."



The Rolling Stones were one of Hipgnosis' favorite subjects. "You could tell they were a real band of brothers," says Po. "They were all at the beginning of this amazing journey, and there was a real sense that they were a single unit. They were real gentlemen, too, and fizzing with creativity and charisma."The Rolling Stones were one of Hipgnosis' favorite subjects. "You could tell they were a real band of brothers," says Po. "They were all at the beginning of this amazing journey, and there was a real sense that they were a single unit. They were real gentlemen, too, and fizzing with creativity and charisma."



Hipgnosis was also famous for its creative approach towards manipulating images. "Obviously those were in the days before the digital age," says Po. "We had to develop the pictures ourselves, stick things together by hand, make montages and all the rest of it. Everything was created in a very hands-on fashion. It was all done using film -- remember that?" Hipgnosis was also famous for its creative approach towards manipulating images. "Obviously those were in the days before the digital age," says Po. "We had to develop the pictures ourselves, stick things together by hand, make montages and all the rest of it. Everything was created in a very hands-on fashion. It was all done using film -- remember that?"



This portrait of Pink Floyd was taken in Kent, UK, in 1968. "It was a time when artists had total creative control over their music and what they did with it, and the same was true for photography," says Po. "The money was freely available to do whatever we wanted creatively, we had carte blanche. Those were the halcyon days of creative freedom." And if he wanted to get Pink Floyd in airmen's outfits, he could do it.This portrait of Pink Floyd was taken in Kent, UK, in 1968. "It was a time when artists had total creative control over their music and what they did with it, and the same was true for photography," says Po. "The money was freely available to do whatever we wanted creatively, we had carte blanche. Those were the halcyon days of creative freedom." And if he wanted to get Pink Floyd in airmen's outfits, he could do it.



This portrait of Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who, was taken in the Royal Garden Hotel in London in 1976. "The band wanted a sort of Playboy feel, and Keith came up with the idea of getting naked for a centrefold shot," recalls Po. "I turned up at the hotel, and there he was in all his glory. He grabbed his girlfriend's boa and put it over his privates. The picture makes him look like a sedate musician with a beautiful body, but he was mad as a hatter. He spoke with an affected, very posh accent the whole time. There was an upturned chest of drawers on the bed, and for some reason all the sheets and blankets had been stuffed into the toilet."This portrait of Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who, was taken in the Royal Garden Hotel in London in 1976. "The band wanted a sort of Playboy feel, and Keith came up with the idea of getting naked for a centrefold shot," recalls Po. "I turned up at the hotel, and there he was in all his glory. He grabbed his girlfriend's boa and put it over his privates. The picture makes him look like a sedate musician with a beautiful body, but he was mad as a hatter. He spoke with an affected, very posh accent the whole time. There was an upturned chest of drawers on the bed, and for some reason all the sheets and blankets had been stuffed into the toilet."



Po took this portrait of Led Zeppelin in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, in 1979. "The members of the band hadn't spoken for months," he recalls. "It was very tense. So I sent a car to pick up a girl and we got her to strip off. Led Zeppelin laughed themselves silly, and started fooling about. It became a very entertaining session. You had to be subversive in those days, to duck and dive and be creative." Can he remember who the girl was? "Not for the life of me," he says. We must have got her from an agency or something. It seems rather vulgar now, but that's what it was like in those days." Po took this portrait of Led Zeppelin in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, in 1979. "The members of the band hadn't spoken for months," he recalls. "It was very tense. So I sent a car to pick up a girl and we got her to strip off. Led Zeppelin laughed themselves silly, and started fooling about. It became a very entertaining session. You had to be subversive in those days, to duck and dive and be creative." Can he remember who the girl was? "Not for the life of me," he says. We must have got her from an agency or something. It seems rather vulgar now, but that's what it was like in those days."



This intimate picture shows Roger Waters, Aubrey 'Po' Powell (center), and David Gilmour on a UK tour in 1972. "We had a joyous time," says Po. "It was just before Dark Side of the Moon came out, and Pink Floyd were still chemically attracted to each other. They were like a band of brothers. After Dark Side, it all fell apart."This intimate picture shows Roger Waters, Aubrey 'Po' Powell (center), and David Gilmour on a UK tour in 1972. "We had a joyous time," says Po. "It was just before Dark Side of the Moon came out, and Pink Floyd were still chemically attracted to each other. They were like a band of brothers. After Dark Side, it all fell apart."



This portrait of Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett, which was taken in London in 1970, encapsulates the louche, creative spirit that dominated the music scene of the time, as well as the extraordinary standard of photography that Hipgnosis regularly achieved. The pictures themselves, he says, have "stood the test of time", unlike the clothes and the hairstyles, perhaps.This portrait of Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett, which was taken in London in 1970, encapsulates the louche, creative spirit that dominated the music scene of the time, as well as the extraordinary standard of photography that Hipgnosis regularly achieved. The pictures themselves, he says, have "stood the test of time", unlike the clothes and the hairstyles, perhaps.



This rare portrait of Jimi Hendrix in the recording studio, holding an electric bass guitar was taken in London in the Seventies. It shows the level of informality that Po was able to capture in his pictures, as a result of his close relationships with the musicians he photographed.This rare portrait of Jimi Hendrix in the recording studio, holding an electric bass guitar was taken in London in the Seventies. It shows the level of informality that Po was able to capture in his pictures, as a result of his close relationships with the musicians he photographed.



This was where the magic happened: the Hipgnosis photographic studio at 6, Denmark St, Soho, London. "It looked more like a scruffy garment factory than a photo-design workshop," says Po. "In the back room a makeshift wooden shed covered in brown cork sufficed as a darkroom, and the acrid smell of fixing fluid presided over any meeting that was held in a communal hallway... Beyond lay a scruffy bathroom, complete with Victorian roll-top bath and a porcelain basin, which were used in turn as a print washer and urinal."This was where the magic happened: the Hipgnosis photographic studio at 6, Denmark St, Soho, London. "It looked more like a scruffy garment factory than a photo-design workshop," says Po. "In the back room a makeshift wooden shed covered in brown cork sufficed as a darkroom, and the acrid smell of fixing fluid presided over any meeting that was held in a communal hallway... Beyond lay a scruffy bathroom, complete with Victorian roll-top bath and a porcelain basin, which were used in turn as a print washer and urinal."




New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney

New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney

New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney

New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney

New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney






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New pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartneyNew pictures emerge of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, and Paul McCartney



Stones guitarist Keith Richards paid tribute to Keys on the band's Facebook page.


"I have lost the largest pal in the world and I can't express the sense of sadness I feel although Bobby would tell me to cheer up," the post attributed to Richards reads. "My condolences to all that knew him and his love of music."


A post on Keys' Facebook page said he died peacefully early Tuesday morning at home in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by family and friends.


"Bobby's horn may be silenced here on Earth, but the music he graciously shared will eternally live on," the post said.


News of Keys' death comes about a month and a half after the band said he would miss the Stones' Australian and New Zealand tour dates because he was "under doctor's orders to take it a bit easy for the next month."


According to Keys' 2012 autobiography, "Every Night's a Saturday Night ," the list of performers he recorded with reads like a who's who of popular music: B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Etta James, George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Ringo Starr and Sheryl Crow, among many others.


People we've lost in 2014


CNN's Brandon Griggs contributed to this story.



The best books of 2014 are ...






Goodreads users have selected the best books of the year, and their top fiction pick comes from "Fangirl" and "Eleanor &amp; Park" author Rainbow Rowell. In "<a href='http://ift.tt/1kdcMWD' target='_blank'>Landline,</a>" Rowell tells the story of a TV writer in a crumbling marriage who discovers a way to talk to her husband in his younger years, giving her the chance to rethink her marriage before the trouble started. Here are 11 other titles that Goodreads users loved this year.Goodreads users have selected the best books of the year, and their top fiction pick comes from "Fangirl" and "Eleanor & Park" author Rainbow Rowell. In "Landline," Rowell tells the story of a TV writer in a crumbling marriage who discovers a way to talk to her husband in his younger years, giving her the chance to rethink her marriage before the trouble started. Here are 11 other titles that Goodreads users loved this year.

<strong>Nonfiction:</strong> Yale graduate and budding writer Marina Keegan was only 22 when she died in a car accident in May 2012. But the work she left behind, which has been gathered into an essay collection called "<a href='http://ift.tt/1whNBK2' target='_blank'>The Opposite of Loneliness</a>," shows wisdom and talent far beyond her years. Nonfiction: Yale graduate and budding writer Marina Keegan was only 22 when she died in a car accident in May 2012. But the work she left behind, which has been gathered into an essay collection called "The Opposite of Loneliness," shows wisdom and talent far beyond her years.

<strong>Science fiction: </strong>This year's pick for best science fiction book comes from Anthony Weir. In "<a href='http://ift.tt/RxVOqS' target='_blank'>The Martian</a>," Weir tells a gripping story of an astronaut who becomes one of the first people to walk on Mars -- only to realize that he may become one of the first people to die there after his crew accidentally leaves him behind. Science fiction: This year's pick for best science fiction book comes from Anthony Weir. In "The Martian," Weir tells a gripping story of an astronaut who becomes one of the first people to walk on Mars -- only to realize that he may become one of the first people to die there after his crew accidentally leaves him behind.

<strong>Historical fiction: </strong>Anthony Doerr's "<a href='http://ift.tt/1lJIUn9' target='_blank'>All The Light We Cannot See</a>" has been a favorite with critics and casual readers alike. Doerr's novel takes readers back to Paris during World War II, when a blind young woman fatefully crosses paths with a German orphan.Historical fiction: Anthony Doerr's "All The Light We Cannot See" has been a favorite with critics and casual readers alike. Doerr's novel takes readers back to Paris during World War II, when a blind young woman fatefully crosses paths with a German orphan.

<strong>Fantasy: </strong>Deborah Harkness first captured our imaginations with 2011's "A Discovery of Witches." This year, she released <a href='http://ift.tt/1cwegYI' target='_blank'>the third and final installment</a> in the "All Souls" series, which brings the rollicking story of historian and witch Diana Bishop to a close. Fantasy: Deborah Harkness first captured our imaginations with 2011's "A Discovery of Witches." This year, she released the third and final installment in the "All Souls" series, which brings the rollicking story of historian and witch Diana Bishop to a close.

<strong>Romance: </strong>If you're obsessed with Starz's "Outlander," then you should definitely check out Goodreads' top pick for best romance novel. "<a href='http://ift.tt/1whNBK0' target='_blank'>Written in My Own Heart's Blood</a>" is the eighth installment of Diana Gabaldon's absorbing series, which follows a WWII nurse who time-travels back to 18th-century Scotland while vacationing in the country on her second honeymoon. Romance: If you're obsessed with Starz's "Outlander," then you should definitely check out Goodreads' top pick for best romance novel. "Written in My Own Heart's Blood" is the eighth installment of Diana Gabaldon's absorbing series, which follows a WWII nurse who time-travels back to 18th-century Scotland while vacationing in the country on her second honeymoon.

<strong>Humor: </strong>Lena Dunham, Neil Patrick Harris and Chelsea Handler were all competing with Amy Poehler for the title of Goodreads' best humor book of 2014, but Poehler left them in the dust with a landslide of votes. Poehler's "<a href='http://ift.tt/1whNBK1' target='_blank'>Yes Please</a>" is part memoir, part advice book and part love letter to "Saturday Night Live," all of which make for one inspiring and hilarious read. Humor: Lena Dunham, Neil Patrick Harris and Chelsea Handler were all competing with Amy Poehler for the title of Goodreads' best humor book of 2014, but Poehler left them in the dust with a landslide of votes. Poehler's "Yes Please" is part memoir, part advice book and part love letter to "Saturday Night Live," all of which make for one inspiring and hilarious read.

<strong>Young adult: </strong>E. Lockhart's suspenseful "<a href='http://ift.tt/1fDCFbl' target='_blank'>We Were Liars</a>" centers on a wealthy New England family rife with secrets. When that family heads to its private island one summer, an accident has devastating effects. Young adult: E. Lockhart's suspenseful "We Were Liars" centers on a wealthy New England family rife with secrets. When that family heads to its private island one summer, an accident has devastating effects.

<strong>Horror: </strong>Anne Rice returned this year with one of vampire lore's best characters: "<a href='http://ift.tt/1va6MPB' target='_blank'>Prince Lestat</a>." Rice has encouraged readers to think of it as a "true sequel" to 1988's "The Queen of the Damned."Horror: Anne Rice returned this year with one of vampire lore's best characters: "Prince Lestat." Rice has encouraged readers to think of it as a "true sequel" to 1988's "The Queen of the Damned."

<strong>Memoir &amp; autobiography: </strong>John Green dedicated his moving bestseller "The Fault In Our Stars" to a 16-year-old named Esther Grace Earl, who died of thyroid cancer in 2010. In "This Star Won't Go Out,"<a href='http://ift.tt/1saYWt7' target='_blank'> a collection of essays</a> from family and friends that includes journal entries and letters from Earl herself, we can get to know the young woman who inspired Green's work. Memoir & autobiography: John Green dedicated his moving bestseller "The Fault In Our Stars" to a 16-year-old named Esther Grace Earl, who died of thyroid cancer in 2010. In "This Star Won't Go Out," a collection of essays from family and friends that includes journal entries and letters from Earl herself, we can get to know the young woman who inspired Green's work.

<strong>History: </strong>Sometimes, the truth can be better than fiction, and that's the case with Helen Rappaport's <a href='http://ift.tt/1whNCOi' target='_blank'>in-depth look into the lives</a> of the four Romanov sisters: Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia. History: Sometimes, the truth can be better than fiction, and that's the case with Helen Rappaport's in-depth look into the lives of the four Romanov sisters: Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia.

<strong>Mystery &amp; thriller: </strong>Sorry, Tana French, Jo Nesbo and Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J.K. Rowling): The suspense master, Stephen King, wins this year's Goodreads pick for best mystery or thriller. In "<a href='http://ift.tt/1o8GMaH' target='_blank'>Mr. Mercedes</a>," a diabolical killer who loves the rush of mowing down people in his pricey vehicle is on the loose, and a retired cop is determined to stop him. Mystery & thriller: Sorry, Tana French, Jo Nesbo and Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J.K. Rowling): The suspense master, Stephen King, wins this year's Goodreads pick for best mystery or thriller. In "Mr. Mercedes," a diabolical killer who loves the rush of mowing down people in his pricey vehicle is on the loose, and a retired cop is determined to stop him.








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  • Goodreads users have voted for the best books of the year

  • The top fiction book was Rainbow Rowell's "Landline"

  • The top nonfiction book was Marina Keegan's "Opposite of Loneliness"




(CNN) -- The book critics have named their best books of 2014. Now, it's time to hear from the readers themselves.


This year, Goodreads, the website devoted to pairing up eager readers with books they'll love, asked its users to vote for the books they thought were irresistible in 2014.


The categories range from the typical -- fiction, nonfiction, history -- to the unique, like the category of best debut for a Goodreads author.


There are 20 categories in all, and after tallying up more than 3 million votes, the results for the 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards are in.


In fiction, the best book for Goodreads users was Rainbow Rowell's "Landline." The novel follows a TV writer in a crumbling marriage who uncovers a way to talk to her husband in the past, giving her the chance to rethink her marriage before the trouble started.


Rowell has won the hearts of Goodreads users before -- her young adult novel "Eleanor & Park" was the 2013 pick for best young adult book -- but that didn't make this year's win any less sweet. Rowell and other authors shared their excitement over the honor by posting appreciative notes on social media.

















In the nonfiction category, Marina Keegan's "The Opposite of Loneliness" was chosen by Goodreads' users as the best of the year, an honor that was awarded posthumously.


Keegan died in a car accident in 2012, five days after graduating from Yale with a job at The New Yorker ahead of her. Although Keegan was just 22 at the time of her death, critics have raved about the insight and talent on display in her posthumous essay collection.


As for the top young adult book this year, Goodreads users elected E. Lockhart's "We Were Liars" as the best read.


Like the characters in her suspenseful novel would do, Lockhart wrote out her gratitude on her hands.







To see the full list of top books of the year, visit Goodreads.com.



Tuesday, 2 December 2014

OK to leave teens home alone all night?





  • In "Brutally Honest" series, Kelly Wallace takes on provocative parenting questions

  • Only a few states have laws setting a minimum age on when a child can be left home alone

  • "Trust and verify" when leaving kids home alone overnight, says a family therapist and author




Editor's note: Kelly Wallace is CNN's digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. She is a mom of two girls. Read her other columns and follow her reports at CNN Parents and on Twitter.


(CNN) -- I can't remember exactly how old I was when my mom went away for a night and left my older sister and me home alone.


What I remember clearly though is the "talking to" I received when my mom returned and learned from our next-door neighbor that my sister and I had a party, which involved alcohol.


"I'm so disappointed in you," my mother would say over and over again, which were crushing words for a perfectionist straight-A student, who vowed never to let that happen again.





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But the story illustrates two challenges for parents: 1) What age is OK to leave your teens home alone overnight? and 2) What if something goes wrong when you do?


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Parents can't really rely on the law for answers, especially since only a few states set a minimum age that a child can be left home alone.


Louise Sattler, a mom of two grown children in Los Angeles, said she never left her kids alone overnight until they were college age because of something that happened to a former colleague.


That colleague left her high school son home alone and had the neighbors check up on him. "Well, lo and behold, kids in the neighborhood found out there was a 'parent-free zone' and it all ended up in disaster," said Sattler, a psychologist, educational consultant and owner of a business providing sign language instruction.


The night resulted in drunken teens, unruly arguments, even a pregnancy, according to Sattler. Some parents also considered suing the teen and his family, she added.


So, to Sattler, the answer was saying no, until college, to any requests from her children to stay home alone overnight and even then, she said she begged them not to advertise their home as "parent-free."


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"You may trust your kid, but in this digital age this is a recipe for chaos and trouble," she said.


'Trust and verify'





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Tricia Ferrara, a Philadelphia-area licensed family therapist and parenting strategist who has been in private practice for more than a decade, agrees. She said that even if you have done everything right to prepare your child, "a predatory peer" could well pounce on the opportunity to take advantage of you being away.


Her advice is to "trust and verify," she said. "Kids with a solid track record of good, independent decisions should be given latitude and a long leash but not complete freedom," added Ferrara, author of the recently released "Parenting 2.0: Think in the Future, Act in the Now."


Some measure of adult oversight, such as neighbors or a family friend repeatedly checking in, is recommended, she said.


Ferrara also stressed that every child is different in terms of when he or she can be alone, for how long and under what circumstances.


Janis Brett Elspas said the maturity level of each of her kids is one of the main factors in deciding whether they can be left home alone.


She said her oldest was 17 when he was left home alone while the rest of the family went on vacation in a foreign country.




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CNN's Kelly Wallace recalls a "talking to" she received after her mom left her and her older sister home alone for a night.



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"We really didn't worry that something would go wrong ... because he has proven how responsible he is," said Brett Elspas, founder of Mommy Blog Expert. "Unfortunately, I can't say the same about our triplets, now 17, who we have deemed not to be mature enough to be left alone overnight, much less for a week while we travel abroad because they tend to be unintentionally careless."


Knowing your child can definitely help guide the decision on when it's OK to leave them alone for the weekend, said Julie Cole, a mother of six and a co-founder of Mabel's Labels, which provides labels for children's products and clothing.


"If your kid is a strong, independent older teen who does not get swayed by peers, chances are they are going to respect the family home, and it won't get destroyed in a house party," said Cole, who also blogs regularly about parenting.


"If your teenager has friends who are a bit on the cheeky side, and your child seems to be a bit of a follower, I would be reluctant to leave them alone."


'He blew it in spades'


Being home alone can be teenagers' first chance to experience what it feels like to be grown up, but if they make a misstep, it can hurt them for years to come.


That is what Terry Greenwald, a divorced father of three in Alaska, said happened to his then-17-year-old son.


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Greenwald worked at a lodge and had an apartment below the lodge, and decided, after much discussion, that he could leave his son alone.


"I found out when I got home that before my plane even left the ground on my departure, he was sneaking his girlfriend through the trees and into the apartment," Greenwald said. "To this day, it's something that comes up now and then as it was his first big chance to be grown up, and he blew it in spades."


Ferrara, the family therapist, said allowing children to stay home alone overnight is a process, not a decision. "Good habits build a capable child," she said, so preparing them at younger ages by leaving them alone during short, planned outings or errands can help and watching how they respond to minor emergencies can give you a sense of their ability to handle a challenging situation of their own.


Kelli Arena, a mom of three in Houston, has yet to leave her daughter, who just turned 17, alone for a night. Because she has younger kids also (a 13- and 14-year-old), she always felt that it would be too much to expect her daughter to take care of herself and her siblings if she and her husband went away.


"But with the college acceptances pouring on, reality has struck," said Arena, executive director of the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy at Sam Houston State University. "We need to leave her on her own in a place she is comfortable to help ease the transition."


Arena said she's now looking at a time early in the new year she can leave her daughter alone for a weekend.


"We figure it's a good way for her to be on her own in a familiar environment. Of course, I'll make sure there is food!"


When do you think it's OK to leave teens home alone overnight or for a weekend? Share your thoughts with Kelly Wallace on Twitter or CNN Living on Facebook .



Hagel, White House sparred on timing





  • Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel refused to wait for his replacement before announcing his resignation

  • The White House had hoped he would hold off until this week

  • Hagel's frustrations with micromanagement led to his early departure




Washington (CNN) -- CNN has learned the White House wanted Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to wait until this week to resign, so it would have a new nominee in place by then. But Hagel refused to wait, deciding if the White House was going to push him out, he wanted to make his resignation known as quickly as possible.


Hagel resigned a full week earlier on Nov. 24. A source very close to Hagel and the resignation process detailed that decision to CNN.


"Once the secretary saw that he would have to go, he wanted to move quickly," the source said. After months of frustration with the White House, Hagel wanted to "at least control his departure."


A second source highly familiar with the resignation of Hagel, and the search for a new nominee, tells CNN that in the days before he resigned, Hagel consulted both Republican and Democratic former senators about whether there was a way for him to stay on the job, and concluded there was not.


GOP Sen. John McCain told News Talk 550 radio in Arizona on the day Hagel resigned that the defense secretary had recently visited him and expressed his displeasure with the White House.


"I know Chuck was frustrated with aspects of the administration's national security policy and decision making process," McCain had said. "His predecessors have spoken about the excessive micro-management they faced from the White House and how that made it more difficult to do their jobs successfully.


McCain added: "Chuck's situation was no different."


Behind the scenes one close Hagel advisor is former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell. It is not clear how closely the two men talked about this issue. Officials have characterized the decision to replace Hagel as mutual between the President and the secretary. A senior US official not in the Pentagon says the White House had become increasingly disenchanted with Hagel, feeling he was not clearly articulating White House strategy and Hagel had become frustrated.


Hagel's determination to resign on his own timing, began a series of events that has left the White House scrambling to find a nominee. Often, a replacement is announced at the same time a resignation is made public. Both sources tell CNN that the supposed front runner, Michele Flournoy, was not a fully vetted and selected candidate by the time Hagel resigned, and that she pulled her name after talks with the White House. Several people familiar with Flournoy's thinking say she decided to withdraw her name in part out of concern over dealing with White House micromanagement.


Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, the second source says, was essentially put on the White House's so called short list after Flournoy withdrew to make it look like there were high-level candidates under consideration. But several sources tell CNN that Johnson quickly made it clear he didn't want to go through another confirmation hearing and was reluctant to leave DHS after less than a year on the job.


Democratic Sens. Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Carl Levin of Michigan also said they did not want the job.


That essentially left Ash Carter as the last candidate under serious consideration. But even on Tuesday, as the final touches were putting on the White House plans to announce Carter, still another administration official said the White House was going back one more time to see if there were other possible higher profile candidates. Carter is deeply respected inside the defense establishment, and has a long track record serving in a number of Pentagon jobs, but he is not likely to bring significant change to the Pentagon. Nearly one dozen Pentagon officials CNN has spoken to say they doubt this White House really wants a secretary of defense who will offer significant new ideas.