Adam “MCA” Yauch, founding member of hip hop’s Beastie Boys, dead at 47

May 4, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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The hip hop pioneer had been battling cancer since 2009

Boston native Victor Pontes-Macedo, aka MC Exposition, dead at 31

April 10, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Performer recently diagnosed with stomach cancer

Norman Mailer, 1923-2007

Nov. 10, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Norman Mailer, arguably the most critical and influential literary figure of the 20th century, died today of renal failure. He was 84. Throughout the course of his illustrious career, Mailer was twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and won the National Book Award. His flair and demeanor cemented him as one of the most celebrated authors [...]