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Raúl del Pozo, Influential Spanish Columnist and Novelist, Dies at 89

His voice defined Spanish political column-writing for decades.

Bollywood Pays Respects at Mumbai Prayer Meet for Producer Anand Sagar

Rubén Polimeni, Versatile Argentine Character Actor, Dies at 70

Concha Barquero, Pioneering Spanish Documentarian, Dies at 51

Silvio Da-Rin, Documentary Filmmaker and Cultural Leader, Dies at 77

Funeral for Russian Choral Maestro Vladislav Chernushenko Set for Jan. 30 in St. Petersburg

Floyd ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino Dies at 74

Marikena Monti, Defining Voice of Argentina’s Café-Concert, Dies at 82

Carlos Álvarez Leaves Entertainment to Pursue Peruvian Presidency

Maria Sole Agnelli, Discreet Pillar of Italy’s Agnelli Dynasty, Dies at 100

Hans van Manen, Master of Modern Ballet, Dies at 93

The New York Times Names Helen Shaw Chief Theater Critic

Horst Schlämmer Sets Big-Screen Return for March 26, 2026

Algerian Screen Legend Biyouna Dies at 73 in Algiers

Vicky Leandros Receives Bavarian Order of Merit in Munich

Vladimir Simonov Laid to Rest in Moscow After Vakhtangov Theatre Farewell

Actors' Union Confirms Death of Maricarmen Vela, Beloved 'El Chavo del 8' Actress

Palito Ortega Cancels Paraná and Tandil Concerts Over Health

Chicago Unveils Honorary 'George Wendt Way' on Beverly Block Where He Grew Up

Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist, Writer and Actor, Dies at 66