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the old woman passed away quietly
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Before getting deep into the details, top of mind for many in Hollywood will be how Sundance will pay tribute to its beloved founder, Robert Redford, who passed away last month at 89.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
It’s being screened at this year’s Festival in memory of all the Festival artists who have passed away but whose work remains with us.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The theater closed when the pandemic hit, and Manesis passed away after a battle with cancer in 2021.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
After the full band issued a statement announcing that the rap-rock group’s longtime bass player and founding member had passed away at 48 over the weekend, singer Fred Durst posted a personal memorial to his friend and rhythm section anchor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
It’s being screened at this year’s Festival in memory of all the Festival artists who have passed away but whose work remains with us.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The theater closed when the pandemic hit, and Manesis passed away after a battle with cancer in 2021.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
After the full band issued a statement announcing that the rap-rock group’s longtime bass player and founding member had passed away at 48 over the weekend, singer Fred Durst posted a personal memorial to his friend and rhythm section anchor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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