Facundo Cabral, Singer of Conscience, Dies at 74

Facundo Cabral, an Argentine singer-songwriter who was one of the most eloquent voices of protest against military dictatorships in Latin America from the 1970s onward, died on Saturday, shot to death while on tour in Guatemala. He was 74 and lived in Buenos Aires.

Facundo Cabral, an Argentine singer-songwriter who was one of the most eloquent voices of protest against military dictatorships in Latin America from the 1970s onward, died on Saturday, shot to death while on tour in Guatemala. He was 74 and lived in Buenos Aires.



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Ryan Dunn Dead: 'Jackass' Star Dies In Car Crash

Ryan Dunn, one of the stars of MTV's "Jackass," has died in a car crash. He was 34. NBC Philadelphia reports that Dunn and another passenger died in a 3 a.m crash at Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania. The news of the death was confirmed by April Margera, mother of "Jackass" star Bam, in an interview with a local radio show . TMZ also confirmed with Margera .

Veteran CNBC anchorMark Hainesdies at 65

Longtime CNBC anchor Mark Haines has died, the financial network reported Wednesday. He was 65.
He died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday night, according to CNBC, which did not offer a cause of death.


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CNBC President Mark Hoffman called Haines a "building block" of the network. "With his searing wit, profound insight and piercing interview style, he was a constant and trusted presence in business news for more than 20 years,"

Hoffman said in a statement to CNBC employees. "From the dotcom bubble to the tragic events of 9/11 to the depths of the financial crisis, Mark was always the unflappable pro. Mark loved CNBC and we loved him back. He will be deeply missed."

LRG hip-hop clothing designer Jonas Bevacquafound dead

The Twittersphere was buzzing about Bevacqua on Tuesday:
"I just learned about the passing of a revolutionary mind," one fan tweeted. "RIPto Jonas Bevacqua the Co-Founder of LRG, You brought much swag to this world, rest in peace," said another.
-- Jenn Harris