Robert Laemmle, longtime head of local art-house chain Laemmle Theatres, dies at 89
Robert Laemmle, who took over from his father, co-founder Max Laemmle, would eventually hand over the beloved local art-house chain to his son Greg.
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Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89
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David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
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'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
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