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August 20, 2017, 10:26 pm
Jewish Comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lewis dies at 91
Jewish funnyman best known for his work with singer-actor Dean Martin, decades of hosting Muscular Dystrophy telethon, as well as "The Nutty Professor."
By Jewish Telegraphic Agency
December 27, 2016, 1:48 pm
Famed Star Wars Jewish actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60
Was a mental illness awareness activist
By Gabe Friedman / JTA Wire Service
Shimon Peres in Tel Aviv on November 30, 2015. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash 90)
September 27, 2016, 11:26 pm
Shimon Peres dies at 93 after life of leadership in Israel’s rebirth
Served in dozens of top posts, considered one of the founders of the state.
By Ben Sales / JTA Wire Service
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