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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A towering figure in cinema for decades, retired actor Gene Hackman spent his final years in seclusion with his wife, living with heart disease and Alzheimer's, authorities said Friday.

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection , officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It does not spread between people.

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TORONTO — Buffy Sainte-Marie lost her Juno awards, Polaris Music Prize and several Hall of Fame inductions in a matter of hours on Friday — a continued unwinding of her legacy as arts organizations react to the musician saying she is not a Canadian c

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow," has died. He was 64.

Canadian mystery author Louise Penny says she is boycotting the United States. The bestselling writer from Quebec's Eastern Townships says she won't go to the U.S.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There's going to be more “With Love, Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix lifestyles series. The streaming service announced Friday that a second season of the show, which debuted this week, has already been shot.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top education official said he's teaming with country music singer Lee Greenwood in seeking donations to get $59.

George Lowe, the voice behind the irreverent animated superhero on Adult Swim's “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” has died. He was 67. He died Sunday in Lakeland, Florida, two of his business representatives said.

LONDON (AP) — A painting that has gone on public display Friday could be the only portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen, Lady Jane Grey, painted during her lifetime, according to the conservation group English Heritage.