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LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1990 

* Jim Henson death (1st report)
* "The Muppets" creator - puppeteer
* Sammy Davis Jr. death (1st report)
* Singer - actor - dancer - comedian
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has two notable announcements: "Consummate Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Dies at 64" with a photo of him, and the other: "Jim Henson Dies at Age 53; Muppets' Creative Genius" with a photo of him. Both articles carry over to inside pages of section A.
Great to have…

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, December 27, 1974 

* Jack Benny death
* American entertainer

The banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actor/comedians of the day: "JACK BENNY DIES" with: "Comedian Victim of Stomach Cancer" A front page photo of him as well. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages total), nice for display as such.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1984

* Andy Kaufman death (1st report)
* American actor - performance artist
* Entertainer - professional wrestler
* Best publication to be had ?

Page 3 has a two column heading: "KAUFMAN: Offbeat Comedian, TV Series Performer Dies at 36" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 30, 1980

* Alfred Hitchcock death (1st report)
* "The Master of Suspense"
* Psychological thriller director
* Best publication to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Mystery Movies, Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1977

* Joan Crawford death (1st report)
* Hollywood film - movie actress
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Joan Crawford, One of Last Film Queens, Dies" with photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1982

* Actor comedian John Belushi death (1st report)
* "Saturday Night Live" Animal House" fame
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Actor John Belushi Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel" with photo. (see) Continued reporting inside. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987

* Jackie Gleason death (1st report)
* American film T.V. comedian actor
* "The Honeymooners" Ralph Kramden
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jackie Gleason, 'Great One' of Many Talents, Dies at 71" with photo. (see) Reporting continues inside with a "Honeymooners" scene photo. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1989

* Bette Davis death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front has a two column heading: "Lavish Tributes Pour In for Film Star Bette Davis" with caption: "She Dies in Paris at 81" and photo. (see) More on pages 58 & 59. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 60 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 28, 1984

* James Mason death (1st report)
* English - Hollywood actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a small photo of Mason with tiny heading: "James Mason Dies" Page 4 of section II has a two column heading: "Versatile Movie Star James Mason, 75, Dies" with related pictorial. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages) , nice condition.

LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 5, 1995

* Actress Eva Gabor death
* Comedy sitcom "Green Acres" 
* Pancho Gonzales death 
* Mexican-American tennis star 

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Pancho Gonzalez, One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Dies" with subhead and photo. 
And also at the bottom is a photo with small heading: "Eva Gabor Dies At 74" The front page of section B has a two column heading: "Actress Eva Gabor of 'Green Acres' Fame Dies at 74" with photo. Nice to have…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987

* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987

* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 14, 1988 

* John Holmes death of the AIDS virus 
* American adult Pornographic film actor
* "Johnny Wadd" "The King of Pornos" 
* Inspiration for "Boogie Nights" & "Wonderland"
* One of the 1st famous men to die of this

The top of page 20 has a five column heading: "John C. Holmes, 'King' of 1,000 Porno Films, Dies at 43" with photo of Holmes. (see images) 
Great to have from the capital of the adult film industry and the city where Holmes lived and died.
 I suspect this to be…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 26, 2001 

* American singer, actress & model Aaliyah 
* "Princess of R&B" - "Queen of Urban Pop"
* Marsh Harbor Cessna 402 Airplane Crash 

The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "R&B Singer Aaliyah Dies in Bahamas Plane Crash" with subhead and photo.  (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry. 
Complete 1st section only with all 38 pages, nice condition.

Background: The death of Aaliyah on August 25, 2001, stands as a haunting intersection…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1984 

* Marvin Gaye's death report
* Soul and R&B singer & songwriter
* "Prince of Motown"
* His father held as killer
* Jerusalem is attacked by terrorists

The middle of the front page has a two column head announcing the death of Marvin Gaye, one of the greats of music who helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960's: "Father Held in Death of Singer Margin Gaye" with a photo of him, with his parents. Coverage caries over to page 19. Of special…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 28, 2003 

* Mister Fred Rogers death (1st report)
* American television host & author
* Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV show
* Children's entertainer - educator

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "It's a Sad Day in This Neighborhood" with photo. (see). More on pages 24 & 25. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with with all sections (100+ pages, great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 21, 2002

* Layne Staley drug overdose death (1st report)
* Alice in Chains rock band front man
* Seattle's grunge movement pioneer
* Singer - songwriter - vocalist

The top of page B17 has a banner heading: "Layne Staley, 34, Lead Singer of Grunge Group Alice in Chains" with photo. (see images) Staley's dead body wasn't discovered for a estimated two weeks post mortem. His official date of death is April 5th. This was the day fellow grunge rocker Curt Cobain…

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 (1st Section) The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with considerable reporting on his life & career, and another 14 photos, most in color.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he lived & died.
The…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1990

* "The Skipper" Alan Hale Jr. death
* Gilligan's Island sitcom show

The front page has a two column heading: "'Gilligan' Skipper Alan Hale Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 

* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star

The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007  The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 1, 1993

* Death of Spanky McFarland
* Short comedy Comedies child star
* Hal Roach's "Our Gang" actor
* "The Little Rascals" TV series
* Jimmy "The Weasel" Fratianno death
* Los Angeles Crime Family mob boss

The top of page 22 has a two column photo with heading: "Spanky' McFarland; Star of 'Our Gang' Films" (see images) Great to have this report from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Also on the same page is a four column heading: "'Jimmy the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 17, 2001

* Joey Ramone death
* The Ramones frontman
* Punk Rock music pioneer

The top of page B8 has a two column heading: "Joey Ramone; Lead Singer of Pioneer Punk Rock Band" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.

Background: Joey Ramone, the iconic lead singer of the pioneering punk band The Ramones, died on April 15, 2001 at the age of 49. He passed away…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993

* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films

The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1976

* John Mercer death (1st report)
* American lyricist, songwriter and singer
* Capital Records co-founder

The front page has a banner headline: "Songster Johnny Mercer Dies" with subhead and photo. Nice for display. Great to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he lived and died.
Complete 1st section only with all 32 ;pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 12, 2008

* Bettie Page death (1st report)
* American model & sex symbol
* "Queen of the Pinups" girls

The top of page B6 under "Obituaries" is a banner heading: "Pinup queen led a sexual revolution" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry and the city where she lived and died.
Complete with major sections (60+ pages), great condition.

wikipedia notes: Bettie Mae Page was an American model who gained notoriety in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 2003 

* Death of Bob Hope

The front page has a photo with headline: "THE MASTER OF THE ONE-LINER" with subheads. (see) Much more on the inside pages. Great to have this report not only in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry, but also from the city in which he lived and died (suburb Toluca Lake).
Complete with all five sections and 60+ pages, very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1964 

* Comedian actor Eddie Cantor death
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Eddie Cantor Dies of Heart at 72" with subhead and photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the film & entertainment industry.
The first section only with pages 1-26, section II has the continuation of the coverage which is missing, light toning along the central fold, generally nice.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 8, 1988

* Roy Orbison death (1st report)
* American singer-songwriter
* "The Caruso of Rock" ... "The Big O"

Page 3 has a three-column head: "Rock 'n' Roll's Roy Orbison Dies" with photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-40, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 3, 1995

* Actor Donald Pleasence death  (1st report)
* Dr. Samuel Loomis - Halloween films
* Michael Myers' psychiatrist for 5 movies

The top of page 18 under: "Obituary" is a four column heading: "Donald Pleasence; Actor Played Tyrants and Tramps" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), great condition.

Note: Donald Pleasence is renowned for his portrayal of Dr. Samuel…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 5, 1993

* French actor Herve Villechaize suicide death
* James Bond "The Man with the Golden Gun" evil henchman
* "Tattoo" of "Fantasy Island" "De plane! De plane!"

The front page of section "B" has a heading: "Herve Villechaize, of 'Fantasy Island,' Commits Suicide" with photo. (see images)
Nice to have from capital of the entertainment industry and city where he died. Rare as such.
Complete 1st two sections only with a total 46 pages, nice condition.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 8, 1980

* Steve McQueen death
* American film actor
* "The King of Cool"
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a two column heading: "Actor Steve McQueen Dies in Juarez Hospital" with subhead and small photo. More on pages 28 & 29.  Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993 

* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer

The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of both carry over to pages 17 and 18 & including more photos (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 4, 2012

* Michael Clarke Duncan death
* "The Green Mile" film actor fame

The bottom of the front page of section AA has a heading: "'Green Mile' nominee went from ditch digger to actor" with lead-in: "Michael Clarke Duncan, 1957 - 2012" and photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all 44 pages, great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1993

* Fred Gwynne death (1st report)
* American actor - sitcoms & movies
* The Munsters - Car 54, Where Are You?

Under Obituaries" on page 30 is a two column heading: "Fred Gwynne; Actor Played 'Munster,' 'Car 54' Roles" with 2 related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-32, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1995 

* Jerry Garcia death
* Grateful Dead

The top of the ftpg. has a nice color photo of Jerry Garcia, beneath which is an article headed: "Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead Founder, Dies". The article carries over to pages 28 & 29. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-34, minor margin wear, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2008

* Bo Diddley death (1st report)
* Blues to rock singer & guitarist

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "His rhythm helped shape rock" with photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page A13 with another photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (62 pages), great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1980 

* John Bonham death (1st report)
* British rock band Led Zeppelin drummer

The top of page 20 has a report headed: "Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Found Dead". Bonham was widely considered to be the greatest drummer in music history. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-24, very nice condition.

SPORTS SECION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991

* American stage & film actress Gene Tierney death
* "Golden Age of Hollywood" leading lady 
* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play

Page 3 has a heading that reads: "Gene Tierney, Acclaimed as Star of 'Laura,' Dies at 70" and photo. (see images) Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
The top of the front page has a headline…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1991 

* Danny Thomas death (1st report)
* American actor, singer, comedian
* "The Danny Thomas Show" fame
* Best publication to be had (rare)

The front page of section B has a heading: "Comic Danny Thomas Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he lived and died.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages), great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994

* Cab Calloway death (1st report)
* African American jazz - scat singer
* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City

Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-44, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 11, 1988

* Andy Gibb death (1st report)
* English singer - teen idol

Near the bottom of page 3 is a two column heading: "Andy Gibb, 1970s Pop Music Sensation, Dies in England at 30" with photo. (see) The article carries over to page 30. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-44. Nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 1988

* Heather O'Rourke death (1st report)
* American child TV & movie actress
* Steven Spielberg's "Poltergeist" fame
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Heather O'Rourke, 'Poltergeist' Child Star, Dies" with photo. (See) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-16, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1982

* Twilight Zone: The Movie helicopter accident
* Actor Vic Morrow & 2 others killed
* Hollywood movie - film scene

The front page has a two column heading: "Falling Copter Kills TV Star Morrow, 2 Children" (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.

Background: In July of 1982, during the filming of a Vietnam War–themed segment for…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 11, 1976 

* Dalton Trumbo death (1st report)
* Hollywood screenwriter & novelist
* Blacklisted in 1947 for communist views
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Dalton Trumbo, Filmwriter Blacklisted in 1947, Dies" with a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only with all 34 pages, nice…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 2005

* Broadway icon Arthur Miller death
* American playwright & screenwriter
* Bombshell Marilyn Monroe's husband
* "Death of a Salesman" play fame

The top of the front page has a color photo with heading: "Arthur Miller / 1915-2005" Also a heading: "Playwright's Classic Dramas Dominated the U.S. Stage" First report coverage continues inside with many photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1999

* Author & Screenwriter Mario Puzo death
* American Italian Sicilian Mafia novels
* "The Godfather" creator - movie - film

Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "'Godfather' Creator Mario Puzo Dies" with subhead and photo of Puzo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with two related photos. Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003

* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)
* American actor and dancer
* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"
* Best title to be had ?

The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections, very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993 

* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band

The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-32. Nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 2008

* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as the city from where he died.
The complete first section only with pages 1-36, nice condition.