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Nikki McKibbin, 'American Idol' contestant from Texas, dies
Nikki's husband asked fans to take a moment to listen the song "Landslide," sung by Stevie Nicks, and think of her.
Late Houston singer used ranch for community outreach
Johnny Nash, singer behind 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 80
Hundreds attend SF vigil to honor late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today marks 25 years since death of Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, 'Live' team remember Regis Philbin
'Jeopardy!' to honor Regis Philbin by showing 1992 episode
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'Mythbusters' host Grant Imahara dies at 49
​Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Jorge Santana, younger brother Carlos Santana, dies at 68
LeBron James promises to carry on Kobe's legacy
Former Warriors player says Bryant 'changed the game' of basketball
Toni Morrison, author of 'Beloved' and 'Home,' dies at age 88
Iconic Toni Morrison books
Lee Iacocca, former Chrysler CEO, dies at the age of 94
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton dead at 51
Clark Gable III, grandson of acting great, dies in Dallas
Albert Finney, star of 'Tom Jones,' dies at 82
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Late Houston singer used ranch for community outreach
Johnny Nash, singer behind 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 80
Hundreds attend SF vigil to honor late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today marks 25 years since death of Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, 'Live' team remember Regis Philbin
'Jeopardy!' to honor Regis Philbin by showing 1992 episode
'Mythbusters' host Grant Imahara dies at 49
​Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Jorge Santana, younger brother Carlos Santana, dies at 68
LeBron James promises to carry on Kobe's legacy
Former Warriors player says Bryant 'changed the game' of basketball
Toni Morrison, author of 'Beloved' and 'Home,' dies at age 88
Iconic Toni Morrison books
Lee Iacocca, former Chrysler CEO, dies at the age of 94
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton dead at 51
Clark Gable III, grandson of acting great, dies in Dallas
Albert Finney, star of 'Tom Jones,' dies at 82
Celebrities and notable figures who died in 2018
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