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In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Patrick Stewart, the British actor whose 60-year career spanned the stage to the final frontier, has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Some were snooty, some attracted particular athletic groups, and some just spanned a spectrum of kids who enjoyed associating with each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
When Yankovic spoke to us, he was wrapping up his Bigger & Weirder tour, which spanned two years and included 165 concerts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
George Blake's family spanned continents and political beliefs.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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