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‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Doris Roberts dies

LOS ANGELES

Doris Roberts, who played the tart-tongued, endlessly meddling mother on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has died, a family spokeswoman said. She was 90.

Roberts died overnight in her sleep, spokeswoman Janet Daily said Monday. Daily was told of the death by Roberts’ son, Michael Cannata.

The cause of death was not immediately known. Roberts had been healthy and active, Daily said.

In the last two weeks, the actress had attended a discussion on Hollywood and gender conducted by the SAG-AFTRA actors’ guild.

Roberts won four Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Marie Barone on CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and received a total of seven nods as best supporting actress for the show.

The sitcom, which aired from 1996 to 2005, also starred Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton. Peter Boyle, who played husband Frank to Roberts’ Marie, died in 2006.

Roberts also was known for her role in the TV detective series “Remington Steele” and her work on stage and in movies.

Besides her son, she is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jane, and three grandchildren, Kelsey, Andrew and Devon Cannata.

Boston cancels 3 shows over NC LGBT law

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

The rock group Boston is the latest act to cancel concerts in North Carolina because of the state’s new law on LGBT rights.

Guitarist Tom Scholz announced the group’s decision Monday on its Facebook page. Concerts were scheduled for Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh early next month.

In the statement, Scholz says the law “has the appearance of an oppressive discriminatory law against a small minority.” He says other aspects of the law “arguably encourage bigotry.”

Associated Press