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Nights in Rodanthe star Richard Gere (1949)

Happy Birthday to rapper Joe Budden, Vines singer Craig Nicholls (1977), "Rush Hour 2" star Chris Tucker (1972), singer Deborah Gibson (1970), Winger guitarist Reb Beach (1963), prolific actor Richard Gere (1949), Irish singer Van Morrison (1945), actors Noble Willingham (1931; d. 2004) and James Coburn (1928; d. 2002), comedian Buddy Hackett (1924; d. 2003), composer Alan Jay Lerner (1918; d. 1986), actor Richard Basehart (1914; d. 1984), and Roman Emperors Commodus (161; d. 192) and Caligula (12; d. 41).

A suspect for the murder of rapper Stack Bundles has been shot dead in New York on the same day the slain Dipset star was buried. Stack Bundles - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in the city last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from two gunshot wounds.

Stars from the hip-hop world have spoken out about the death of Stack Bundles - and believe his murder was caused by 'jealousy in the hood'. The Byrd Gang member - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in New York last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from his two gunshot wounds.

Happy Birthday to rapper Joe Budden, Vines singer Craig Nicholls (1977), "Rush Hour 2" star Chris Tucker (1972), singer Deborah Gibson (1970), Winger guitarist Reb Beach (1963), prolific actor Richard Gere (1949), Irish singer Van Morrison (1945), actors Noble Willingham (1931; d. 2004) and James Coburn (1928; d. 2002), comedian Buddy Hackett (1924; d. 2003), composer Alan Jay Lerner (1918; d. 1986), actor Richard Basehart (1914; d. 1984), and Roman Emperors Commodus (161; d. 192) and Caligula (12; d. 41).