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Ron Simons, Who Brought Black Stories to Broadway, Dies at 63
He left a career in tech and found success as a producer, winning four Tonys. His mission: staging productions about underrepresented communities.
By Richard Sandomir
Anthony O’Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz, Is Dead at 88
He had success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits, but his fortunes buckled in the global financial crisis.
By Trip Gabriel
Nathan Hare, 91, Forceful Founder of First Black Studies Program, Dies
Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies” — he clashed with a university as well as allies on the left.
By Clay Risen
Ángeles Flórez Peón, Spanish Civil War’s Last Militiawoman, Dies at 105
She was revered as an essential guardian of the country’s memory of war and repression long after the Franco dictatorship.
By Adam Nossiter
Donald Sutherland, a Chameleon of a Movie Star, Dies at 88
In a wide-ranging career (from “M*A*S*H” to “Ordinary People” to “The Hunger Games”), he could be endearing in one role, menacing in another and just plain odd in a third.
By Clyde Haberman
James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71
With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences.
By Jon Pareles
William Goines, First Black Navy SEAL, Dies at 87
He overcame segregation at home and in the military to serve three tours in Vietnam as a member of the storied special operations unit.
By Alex Williams
Taylor Wily, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Actor, Dies at 56
He spent his early career as a professional sumo wrestler.
By Emmett Lindner
Thomas J. McCormack Dies at 92; Transformed St. Martin’s Press
He turned “an insignificant trade house” into a powerhouse, publishing best sellers like “The Silence of the Lambs” and “All Creatures Great and Small.”
By Sam Roberts
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More in Overlooked ›Overlooked No More: Lorenza Böttner, Transgender Artist Who Found Beauty in Disability
Böttner, whose specialty was self-portraiture, celebrated her armless body in paintings she created with her mouth and feet while dancing in public.
By Cassidy George
Overlooked No More: Hansa Mehta, Who Fought for Women’s Equality in India and Beyond
For Mehta, women’s rights were human rights, and in all her endeavors she took women’s participation in public and political realms to new heights.
By Radha Vatsal
Overlooked No More: Bill Hosokawa, Journalist Who Chronicled Japanese American History
He fought prejudice and incarceration during World War II to lead a successful career, becoming one of the first editors of color at a metropolitan newspaper.
By Jonathan van Harmelen and Greg Robinson
Overlooked No More: Min Matheson, Labor Leader Who Faced Down Mobsters
As director of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, she fought for better working wages and conditions while wresting control from the mob.
By Steven Greenhouse
Overlooked No More: Lizzie Magie, the Unknown Inventor Behind Monopoly
Magie’s creation, The Landlord’s Game, inspired the spinoff we know today. But credit for the idea long went to someone else.
By Gavin Edwards
- Barbara Gladstone, 89, Dies; Art Dealer With Global Reach and a Personal Touch
An art world power, she represented more than 70 artists and estates and ran two large exhibition spaces in Manhattan as well as offshoots abroad.
By Will Heinrich
- George Woodwell, 95, Influential Ecologist on Climate Change, Dies
The founder of the renowned Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts, he also helped shape U.S. policies on controlling toxic substances like DDT.
By Keith Schneider
- Remembering Willie Mays as Both Untouchable and Human
Mays, who died on Tuesday at 93, had been perfect for so long that the shock of seeing baseball get the best of him was the shock of seeing a god become mortal.
By Kurt Streeter
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- Willie Mays, Baseball’s Electrifying Player of Power and Grace, Is Dead at 93
Mays, the Say Hey Kid, was the game’s exuberant embodiment of the complete player. Some say he was the greatest of them all.
By Richard Goldstein
- Elinor Fuchs, a Leading Scholar of the American Stage, Is Dead at 91
As a journalist and later as a Yale professor, she provided the intellectual tools to help actors, directors and audiences understand challenging theatrical work.
By Clay Risen
- Sarah Mandel, Therapist Who Told Her ‘Trauma Narrative,’ Dies at 42
She received a diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer late in her second pregnancy and described her experience in a book, “Little Earthquakes: A Memoir.”
By Richard Sandomir
- Bob Schul, a Singular U.S. Olympian in the 5,000-Meter Race, Dies at 86
His remarkable sprint in the final yards on a muddy track in the 1964 Games in Tokyo made him the only American ever to win the gold medal in that event.
By Richard Goldstein
- Neil Goldschmidt, Portland Mayor Who Abused Teenager, Dies at 83
While he was reviving Portland, Ore., as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city, he was also sexually abusing a teenage girl over three years, he later admitted.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Anouk Aimée, Enigmatic Star of ‘A Man and a Woman,’ Dies at 92
The French actress had already made an impression in international film when she appeared in Claude Lelouch’s 1966 romance, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.
By Anita Gates
Starting in the late 1970s, she scored multiple hit singles, including “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and “I Try,” but a pair of strokes in the 2000s ended her career.
By Alex Williams
- George R. Nethercutt Jr., Who Ousted a House Speaker, Dies at 79
He defeated Thomas S. Foley of Washington State in the 1994 Republican midterm sweep. It was the first time since the Civil War-era that voters rejected a House speaker.
By Sam Roberts
- William H. Donaldson, Wall St. Lion Who Led the S.E.C., Dies at 93
He co-founded D.L.J., the first securities firm to offer shares to the public. As S.E.C. chairman, he pressed for a stronger watchdog role after a series of accounting scandals.
By James R. Hagerty
- James Kent, Chef Who Was Building a Restaurant Empire, Dies at 45
He had opened two restaurants and a co*cktail bar in downtown Manhattan, and he was preparing for a big expansion backed by LeBron James.
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- Paul Pressler, Disgraced Christian Conservative Leader, Dies at 94
A former judge, he helped steer the Southern Baptist Convention to the right. But at least seven men accused him of sexual abuse.
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey
- John Everett Benson, Who Chiseled John F. Kennedy’s Grave, Dies at 84
A master of the ancient and exacting art of carving into rock, he was 25 when he began his first major commission, at Arlington National Cemetery.
By Penelope Green
- Lynn Conway, Computing Pioneer and Transgender Advocate, Dies at 86
She made significant contributions at IBM, but she lost her job because of her conviction that she inhabited the wrong body. She later fought for transgender rights.
By Trip Gabriel
- Ben Vautier, Artist Whose Specialty Was Provocation, Dies at 88
A core member of the anti-art movement Fluxus, he died by suicide hours after the death of his wife of 60 years.
By Alex Williams
- Nick Mavar, Fisherman and ‘Deadliest Catch’ Star, Dies at 59
Mr. Mavar, who ran a fishing operation in Alaska, starred in the reality television show for 16 years and captained his own boat.
By John Yoon
- Edward Stone, 88, Physicist Who Oversaw Voyager Missions, Is Dead
He helped send the twin spacecraft on their way in 1977. Decades and billions of miles later, they are still probing — “Earth’s ambassadors to the stars,” as he put it.
By Sam Roberts
- John Wilmerding, Who Helped Give American Art an Identity, Dies at 86
American paintings were largely overlooked and undervalued until he came along. A scholar, curator and collector, he oversaw important exhibitions over the last 50 years.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Martin Starger, Influential Shaper of TV and Movies, Dies at 92
In his decade at ABC, long the doormat network in prime time, he helped guide it toward the No. 1 spot. He later produced “Nashville” and won an Emmy for “Friendly Fire.”
By Richard Sandomir
- Johnny Canales, Influential Mexican TV Host, Dies at 81
He was known for introducing new musical acts to a wide audience, including Selena Quintanilla, whose appearance on his show in 1985 was one of her first live TV performances.
By Jesus Jiménez
- Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in ‘Big’
His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”
By Alex Traub
- Geneviève de Galard, French ‘Angel’ of Dien Bien Phu, Dies at 99
A nurse, she tended to the wounded as the French were under fateful attack by Viet Minh forces in 1954. Hailed in France and the U.S., she was given a ticker-tape parade down Broadway.
By Adam Nossiter
- Mark James, Writer of ‘Suspicious Minds’ and Other Songs, Is Dead at 83
His songs became hits for Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee and many other artists. They were also heard on movie soundtracks.
By Alexandra E. Petri
- Patrick Gottsch, 70, Who Found Rural America Fertile Ground for TV, Dies
After a career as a satellite dish installer, he found success with RFD-TV, a 24-hour cable channel aimed at farmers and ranchers.
By Trip Gabriel
- Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, 75, Dies; Expanded Chabad’s Global Reach
Chabad, one observer said, is “in more places in the world than any other Hasidic group and most visible to the world because of their outreach — largely thanks to Kotlarsky.”
By Joseph Berger
- Frank Carroll, 85, Dies; Coached Michelle Kwan and Other Skating Stars
His roster of students also included Linda Fratianne, but he did not coach an Olympic gold medalist until Evan Lysacek won in 2010.
By Richard Sandomir
- Warren Winiarski, Whose Fledgling Cabernet Bested the French, Dies at 95
His $6 bottle of Napa Valley cabernet won a historic tasting in Paris in 1976, astonishing connoisseurs and putting his Stag’s Leap winery on the map.
By Eric Asimov
- Christophe Deloire, Who Fought for Threatened Journalists, Dies at 53
As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism in the press.
By Sam Roberts
- Akira Endo, Scholar of Statins That Reduce Heart Disease, Dies at 90
The Japanese biochemist found in the 1970s that cholesterol-lowering drugs lowered the level of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, in the blood.
By Hisako Ueno and Mike Ives
- Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Dies at 87
Once labeled a “natural-born heavy,” he shined onscreen and especially onstage, securing a Tony nomination and winning an Obie Award.
By Anita Gates
- Harrison White, Groundbreaking (and Inscrutable) Sociologist, Dies at 94
A theoretical physicist-turned-sociologist, he upended his field by focusing on social networks to explain how society works. His writing was compared to James Joyce’s.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Howard Fineman, Veteran Political Journalist and TV Pundit, Dies at 75
From his beginnings with a daily newspaper, he moved easily through Newsweek magazine to cable news and, later, to the frontiers of online journalism.
By Clay Risen
- Françoise Hardy, Moody French Pop Star, Dies at 80
With hit songs and an understated personality, she incarnated a 1960s cool still treasured by the French.
By Adam Nossiter
- Jerry West, One of Basketball’s Greatest Players, Dies at 86
He was a sharpshooting, high-scoring Hall of Fame guard for the Lakers and later an executive with the team. His image became the N.B.A.’s logo.
By Bruce Weber
- Norman Carol, Violinist in Historic Concert in China, Is Dead at 95
The concertmaster and first-chair violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for decades, he took part in a diplomatic breakthrough in 1973 with concerts in Mao Zedong’s Beijing.
By Alex Williams
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- Morrie Markoff, Listed as Oldest Man in the U.S., Dies at 110
A rare supercentenarian, he remained remarkably lucid after 11 decades, even maintaining a blog. His brain has been donated for research on what’s known as super-aging.
By Alex Williams
- Ben Potter, Who Voiced Popular Comic Books on YouTube, Dies at 40
Mr. Potter narrated the epic sagas of popular comic book heroes and villains on his channel Comicstorian.
By Emmett Lindner
- James M. Lawson Jr., a Top Strategist for Dr. King, Is Dead at 95
After studying Gandhi’s principles of civil disobedience in India, he joined the 1960s civil rights movement and became an architect of it as a nonviolent struggle.
By Robert D. McFadden
- Debby Lee Cohen, Who Helped Prune Plastic From Schools, Dies at 64
Her successful campaign against foam lunch trays in New York City led to similar city and statewide bans — and taught a group of fifth graders how to take on City Hall.
By Penelope Green
- Jean-Philippe Allard, Jazz Producer and Musicians’ Advocate, Dies at 67
He called himself a “professional listener,” and he tended to develop lifelong relationships with the artists he worked with.
By Giovanni Russonello
- Chet Walker, N.B.A. Champion and Movie Producer, Dies at 84
A vital member of the 1966-67 champion Philadelphia 76ers, he later produced a TV series based on the life on the point guard Isiah Thomas’s mother.
By Harvey Araton
- Sigmund Rolat, Who Used His Wealth to Memorialize Polish Jews, Dies at 93
A Holocaust survivor and a shipping financier, he returned to his home country, where his parents and brother perished, to help build a museum and other memorials.
By Richard Sandomir
- Jürgen Moltmann, Theologian Who Confronted Auschwitz, Is Dead at 98
He drew on his experiences as a German soldier during World War II to construct transformative ideas about God, Jesus and salvation.
By Clay Risen
- William A. Anders, 90, Dies; Flew on First Manned Orbit of the Moon
During the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, his color photograph of an emerging Earth, known as “Earthrise,” became an icon and driving force for the environmental movement.
By Richard Goldstein
- Jeannette Charles, Who Doubled for the Queen, Is Dead at 96
She bore a startling resemblance to Elizabeth II. In “The Naked Gun” and other movies, and in comedy sketches on TV, she wore the crown lightly.
By Sam Roberts
- H. Bruce Franklin, Scholar Fired for His Antiwar Views, Is Dead at 90
A cultural historian, he was dismissed by Stanford over his opposition to the Vietnam War, a stance that became a cause célèbre of academic freedom.
By Trip Gabriel
- Harry Roland, ‘The World Trade Center Man,’ Dies at 70
Within months of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and continuing almost until his death, he was a street orator hollering about that day’s loss and destruction.
By Alex Traub
- T.D. Allman, Globe-Trotting Journalist With a Pointed View, Dies at 79
Reporting from more than 80 countries, he combined close observation with sharp conclusions about misdeeds or abuse of power. He was an author as well.
By Adam Nossiter
- Bertien van Manen’s Glimpses of the World
Using point-and-shoot cameras, she traveled to China, Russia and the coal mines of Kentucky to capture everyday life.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Larry Allen, Dominant N.F.L. Lineman, Dies at 52
Even on the star-studded Dallas Cowboys roster of the 1990s, he stood out with his head-turning strength and bone-rattling pancake blocks.
By Alex Williams
- Bertien van Manen, a Roving Photographer of Daily Life, Dies at 89
Inspired by Robert Frank’s book “The Americans,” she traveled to China, Russia and the coal mines of Kentucky to capture intimate glimpses of everyday routines.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Bob Kelley, Who Made the Kelley Blue Book an Authority on Cars, Dies at 96
He knew all the data that went into determining a vehicle’s price, but he insisted that it was as much an art as it was a science.
By Clay Risen
- Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67
Mr. Anderson had a breakout role in “Friday the 13th” and went on to appear in more than 300 TV episodes, including a recurring role as the father on “Felicity.”
By Remy Tumin
- Parnelli Jones, Champion Auto Racer and Record Setter, Is Dead at 90
He was one of the greatest drivers of the 1960s and ’70s, winning six Indy races and four major NASCAR events while setting speed marks.
By Richard Goldstein
- Ron Edmonds, 77, Whose Camera Captured the Shooting of Reagan, Dies
Working for The Associated Press, he won a Pulitzer Prize for his sequence of photos showing the president being struck by a bullet while three others fell wounded.
By Richard Sandomir
- Rob Burrow, Rugby Star and A.L.S. Campaigner, Dies at 41
The “Mighty Atom” enjoyed a glittering professional career in Britain before gaining more acclaim for his charity efforts after a diagnosis of motor neuron disease.
By Alex Williams
- Nonny Hogrogian, 92, Honored Illustrator of Children’s Books, Dies
A two-time Caldecott Medal winner, she brought multiculturalism to children’s literature by evoking her Armenian heritage.
By Clay Risen
- Janis Paige, Star of Broadway’s ‘The Pajama Game,’ Is Dead at 101
She first made her mark in the all-star 1944 movie “Hollywood Canteen” before finding acclaim on the musical stage. Movie and TV roles followed.
By Anita Gates
- Margot Benacerraf, Award-Winning Venezuelan Documentarian, Dies at 97
She made only two films, but her “Araya,” a rumination on the daily rituals of salt-mine laborers, became an enduring work of Latin American cinema.
By Alex Williams
- Terry Robards, 84, Dies; Lifted Fine Wines in America as a Times Critic
In columns and notably “The New York Times Book of Wine,” he introduced Americans to European and premium domestic varieties in the 1970s and ’80s.
By Clay Risen
- Larry Bensky, a Fixture of Left-Wing Radio, Is Dead at 87
A self-described activist-journalist, he was for many years the national affairs correspondent for the community-focused Pacifica network.
By Trip Gabriel
- David Levy, Ex-Laborer Who Became a Top Israeli Leader, Dies at 86
A native of Morocco, he often embodied the resentment of North Africans and Middle Eastern Jews toward European Israelis.
By Clyde Haberman
- U Tin Oo, Embattled Pro-Democracy Leader in Myanmar, Dies at 97
A powerful figure in his country, he helped found its main opposition party. “I had to face up to the harm I did to people when I served in the army,” he said.
By Seth Mydans
- Robert Pickton, Notorious Canadian Serial Killer, Dies at 74
Convicted in the murder of six women (though he boasted of killing many more), he died of unspecified injuries after being assaulted in prison.
By Trip Gabriel
- Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85
She was hailed for her books and admired for promoting women’s rights. But her support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict angered many.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Sam Butcher, Who Gave the World Precious Moments, Dies at 85
His childlike porcelain characters thrilled and inspired generations of collectors. They also made him a millionaire.
By Penelope Green
- Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Steadfast Mother, Dies at 86
Moving into the White House, she provided stability for her granddaughters in a national spotlight.
By Katie Rogers
- Darryl Hickman, Prolific Child Actor of the 1940s, Dies at 92
He was in “The Grapes of Wrath” and other films. As an adult, he was seen often on TV. He later oversaw daytime programming at CBS and taught acting.
By Richard Sandomir
- Nora Cortiñas, 94, a Founder of Argentina’s Mothers of the ‘Disappeared,’ Dies
Ms. Cortiñas became a key member of a group of women whose children had been taken by the military dictatorship that led Argentina from 1976 to 1983.
By Daniel Politi and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
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- Clarence Sasser, 76, Vietnam Medic Honored for Life-Saving Valor, Dies
A Medal of Honor recipient, he was repeatedly wounded in an ambush. Despite his injuries, he ran through gunfire and “swam” through mud to reach his comrades.
By Alex Traub
- Jac Venza, Who Delivered Culture to Public Television, Dies at 97
By making entertainment as well as education part of its mission, he gave the world “Great Performances” and other enduring programs.
By Sam Roberts
- Birubala Rabha, Who Battled Witch Hunting in India, Dies at 75
She traveled from village to village in a crusade to stop a practice in which women have been accused of being witches and harshly punished, or even killed, for it.
By Adam Nossiter
- Doug Ingle, the Voice of Iron Butterfly, Is Dead at 78
His biggest hit, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” was a 17-minute psychedelic journey that epitomized 1960s rock indulgence. But after just a few years in the limelight, he walked away.
By Alex Williams
- Albert S. Ruddy, Producer Who Won Oscar for ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 94
A creator of the sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” he went on to win a second Academy Award for “Million Dollar Baby,” the boxing film starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood.
By Richard Sandomir
- Bette Nash, World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant, Is Dead at 88
A Guinness record-holder, she started flying in 1957, and never stopped. Her regular route from Washington to Boston was nicknamed the Nash Dash.
By Clay Risen
- Barry Kemp, Who Unearthed Insights About Ancient Egypt, Dies at 84
An archaeologist, he wrote widely on everyday life under the pharaohs and did much of his fieldwork at Amarna, considered the Egyptian version of Pompeii.
By Clay Risen
- Susanne Page, Who Took Rare Photos of the Hopi and Navajo, Dies at 86
She was the first photographer allowed to document life among the Hopi, in the Southwest, since the early 20th century. Her work appeared in books and magazines.
By Sam Roberts
- Richard Ellis, 86, Dies; Artist Whose Works Included a Museum’s Whale
Once called the “poet laureate” of deep-sea creatures, he melded science with art in paintings, books and a notable life-size installation in New York.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Sue Johnson, Psychologist Who Took a Scientific View of Love, Dies at 76
She believed the bond between adults was as sustaining as that between parent and child, and developed a therapy to strengthen and repair broken relationships.
By Penelope Green
- Stanley Goldstein, Who Helped Make CVS a Pharmacy Giant, Dies at 89
The small chain that he, a brother and a third partner opened in 1963 had become the nation’s largest by the time he retired as its chief executive three decades later.
By Trip Gabriel
- Bill Walton, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Broadcasting Star, Dies at 71
He won championships in high school, college (U.C.L.A.) and the pros (Trail Blazers and Celtics) before turning to TV as a talkative game analyst in the college ranks.
By Richard Sandomir
- Sanford L. Smith, Creator of Prestigious Art Fairs, Dies at 84
Over four decades, he produced more than 150 events. Some dealers reported selling more in a weekend at a Smith fair than in a year in their galleries.
By Fred A. Bernstein
- Don Perlin, Comic Book Artist Who Found Success Late, Dies at 94
His Moon Knight was a hit in the 1970s, 30 years after he began his career. Bloodshot, another popular superhero, followed two decades later.
By George Gene Gustines
- Richard Sherman, Songwriter of Many Spoonfuls of Sugar, Dies at 95
He and his brother, Robert, teamed up to write the songs for “Mary Poppins” and other Disney classics. They also gave the world “It’s a Small World (After All).”
By Anita Gates
- Zack Norman, Actor Who Juggled Multiple Professions, Dies at 83
Best known for movies like “Romancing the Stone,” he also made a mark as a producer, a real estate developer and the butt of a Generation X-friendly television gag.
By Alex Williams
- Grayson Murray, Winner of Two PGA Tour Titles, Dies at 30
Murray, who was outspoken about his depression and alcohol abuse, had begun a comeback after several volatile years, winning this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii.
By Emmett Lindner
- Michael Sugrue, 66, Dies; His Talks on Philosophy Were a YouTube Hit
After an academic career spent in near obscurity, he became an internet phenomenon during the pandemic by uploading talks he had given three decades earlier.
By Trip Gabriel
- John Koerner, Bluesman Who Inspired a Young Bob Dylan, Dies at 85
A spindly guitarist nicknamed Spider, Mr. Koerner was Mr. Dylan’s first friend in the scruffy world of Minneapolis bohemia where he learned about folk music.
By Alex Traub
- Fred Roos, Casting Director and Coppola Collaborator, Dies at 89
Widely considered to have the best eye for talent in Hollywood, he shared the best-picture Oscar with Francis Ford Coppola for “The Godfather Part II.”
By Clay Risen
- Caleb Carr, Author of Dark Histories, Dies at 68
His own dark history prompted him to write about and investigate the roots of violence, notably in his best-selling novel “The Alienist.”
By Penelope Green
- Morgan Spurlock, Documentarian Known for ‘Super Size Me,’ Dies at 53
His 2004 film followed Mr. Spurlock as he ate nothing but McDonald’s for a month. It was nominated for an Oscar, but it later came in for criticism.
By Clay Risen and Remy Tumin
- Bob McCreadie, ‘the Master of Going Faster,’ Dies at 73
One of the winningest drivers in dirt racing history, he was a folk hero who cursed wildly, drove aggressively and crashed a lot.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
- Joe Zucker, Prolific Painter of Innumerable Styles, Dies at 82
His art, which he described as “conceptual and literal,” used a variety of materials, including cotton, wood and even squeegee handles.
By Will Heinrich
- Shirley Conran, Author Best Known for the Steamy ‘Lace,’ Dies at 91
A divorced single mother, she started out to write a sex guide for schoolgirls and ended up with a tale of female autonomy that became a best-selling novel.
By Penelope Green
- Frank Shrontz, 92, Dies; Led Boeing in the Last of Its Golden Years
Known for his leadership and his commitment to company culture, he left as chief executive in 1996, opening the door to a corporate makeover.
By Clay Risen
- C. Gordon Bell, Creator of a Personal Computer Prototype, Dies at 89
It cost $18,000 when it was introduced in 1965, but it bridged the world between room-size mainframes and the modern desktop.
By Glenn Rifkin
- Dr. Paul Parkman, Who Helped to Eliminate Rubella, Dies at 91
He also identified the virus, which can cause infants to be born with severe physical and mental impairments as well as causing miscarriages and stillbirths.
By Sam Roberts
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