Year 2004 Bids Farewell to Entertainment Greats
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From the larger-than-life film stars of "The Godfather" and "Superman" to the musical "Genius" who pioneered the sound of soul, some of the world's greatest entertainers took final bows during 2004.
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Sir Elton John and Warren Beatty were among six entertainment legends honored for their lifetime contributions to American culture on Sunday.
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Four months after the death of team patriarch Red Auerbach, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Danny Ainge reunited in grief yesterday to say goodbye to former Celtics teammate Dennis Johnson.
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With the death last week of Elmer Bernstein, following so soon after the deaths of Jerry Goldsmith and David Raksin, two of the fellow Hollywood composers he most admired, an era ends.
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They came by the hundreds, perhaps even thousands, to say goodbye to Reggie White, the former N.F.L. great who died unexpectedly on Sunday.
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Arts & entertainment: As prima ballerina Darcey Bussell prepares to say her final farewells, look back at some of the highlights of her career.
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A khaki-clad choir,  Hollywood stars and thousands of ordinary Australians bid  farewell to "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin at a memorial  service at the famous TV naturalist's "Crocoseum" on Wednesday.
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Heath Ledger's family, his former fiance Michelle Williams and Australia's entertainment elite bade him farewell at a private memorial service Saturday in his hometown.
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Remembering the incandescent star on the 14th anniversary of her death
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The studio that churned out hits from Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and many more, is closing shop.
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Fighting back tears, Valentino waved goodbye to the fashion world on Wednesday with a haute couture show brimming with the glamour that made him a favorite with Hollywood stars, socialites and royalty for half a century.
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With the year all but done we take a look back at the news that shaped 2004.
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Music legend Elton John, opera diva Joan Sutherland and conductor John Williams &#151; along with actors Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee &#151; were honored Sunday with a star-studded tribute at The Kennedy Center.
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The actor pulled out of a film, and may be contemplating retirement.
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Death doesn&#39;t take many holidays. We were reminded of this persistence even as the recitals had begun of those sports figures we had lost in 2004: Ken Caminiti, Hal Epps, Elroy &quot;Crazy
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As Bob Barker retires from the Price is Right, TIME takes a look back at some of the best game show hosts in history
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Arts & entertainment: Actor bids adieu to his two most memorable cinematic creations despite box office success