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Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore, dies at 82
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Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth lead singer, dies at 56
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies
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1973 Topps Vida Blue
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Should Tommy John be Known as a Hall of Famer or Just a Surgical Procedure? - Cooperstown Cred
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Michael Chiarello, Food Network chef, dies at age 61
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Vida Blue, who won 3 World Series in a row with the Oakland Athletics, dies at 73
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Vida Blue, Pitching Sensation for Champion A's Teams, Dies at 73 - The New York Times
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Vida Blue, hard-throwing A's pitcher from 1970s, dies at 73 - Los Angeles Times
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Vida Blue, decorated Oakland A's pitcher and three-time World Series champion, dies at 73
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90
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Former Oakland A's pitcher, Vida Blue, dies at 73
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Vida Blue, who won 3 World Series in a row with the Oakland Athletics, dies at 73