Bernard Hill, Actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79
Obits, Yesterday
With a stout frame, bushy whiskers and a weathered visage, he embodied men of authority facing down danger with weary stoicism.
Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France’s Undersides, Dies at 63
Obits, Yesterday
His acclaimed “The Class” walked a provocative line between documentary and fiction. In that film and others, he explored the inescapable traps of late-stage capitalism.
Jerome Rothenberg, Who Expanded the Sphere of Poetry, Dies at 92
Obits, Yesterday
His anthology “Technicians of the Sacred” included a range of non-Western work and was beloved by, among others, rock stars like Jim Morrison and Nick Cave.
Peter Oosterhuis, British Golfer Turned Broadcaster, Dies at 75
Obits, Yesterday
He won 20 tournaments before moving into TV. “He explained the game that was going out in front of him in a very relaxed manner,” a former CBS producer said.
Barbara O. Jones, Actress Who Brought Black Cinema to Life, Dies at 82
Obits, May 4
Her arresting roles in movies like “Bush Mama” and “Daughters of the Dust” helped shape a generation of independent filmmakers.
Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87
Obits, May 4
He moved American art away from Abstract Expressionism toward cool minimalism. His explorations of color and form were endlessly discussed and constantly on exhibit.
C.J. Sansom, Mystery Novelist Drawn to Tudor England, Dies at 71
Obits, May 3
He wrote a popular series of books revolving around a hunchbacked detective, Shardlake, whose troubles echo the author’s experiences of childhood bullying.
Joel Conarroe, ‘Hub of the New York Literary Wheel,’ Dies at 89
Obits, May 3
An influential arts administrator and educator, he was a trusted confidant to countless writers, notably Philip Roth.
Nancy Schuster, Crossword Champion, Creator and Editor, Dies at 90
Obits, May 3
A dedicated cruciverbalist, she won the first American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 1978. She went on to test and proofread puzzles for The New York Times.
Larry Young, Who Studied the Chemistry of Love, Dies at 56
Obits, May 2
Professor Young’s experiments with prairie voles revealed what poets never could: how the brain processes that fluttering feeling in the heart.
Robert Oxnam, China Scholar Beset by Multiple Personalities, Dies at 81
Obits, May 2
Through psychotherapy, recounted in a memoir, he learned that he had 11 personalities, or fractured parts of his identity. One of them told of childhood abuse.
Frank Wakefield, Who Expanded the Mandolin’s Range, Dies at 89
Obits, May 2
A bluegrass innovator, he recorded numerous albums as a leader, and his list of collaborators included both Leonard Bernstein and Jerry Garcia.
Peggy Mellon Hitchcock, Who Helped Timothy Leary Turn On, Dies at 90
Obits, May 2
She was an enthusiastic supporter of the counterculture. And when she suggested that her brothers rent Mr. Leary a mansion, she made psychedelic history.
Richard Tandy, Keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra, Dies at 76
Obits, May 2
He helped shape the band’s futuristic sound, which blended Beatles-esque pop with orchestral arrangements.
Olga Fikotova Connolly, Olympian in a Cold War Romance, Dies at 91
Obits, May 1
She was from Czechoslovakia. He was from the U.S. And after meeting at the 1956 Games and winning gold medals, they married. Love had breached the iron curtain.
Duane Eddy, Whose Twang Changed Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 86
Obits, May 1
A self-taught electric guitar virtuoso, he influenced a generation of musicians. One of them, John Fogerty, called him rock’s first guitar god.
Paul Auster, el santo patrón del Brooklyn literario, muere a los 77 años
En español, May 1
Uno de los escritores más emblemáticos de su generación, fue un prolífico novelista, autor de memorias y guionista que saltó a la fama en la década de 1980.
Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77
Obits, May 1
With critically lauded works like “The New York Trilogy,” the charismatic author drew inspiration from his adopted borough and won worldwide acclaim.
Norman Kansfield, 83, Dies; Defrocked for His Daughter’s Same-Sex Wedding
U.S., April 30
His decision to officiate at the ceremony prompted a debate within the Reformed Church in America that led ultimately to a schism.
Werner Spitz, Forensic Expert in High-Profile Murders, Dies at 97
U.S., April 30
He figured in the examination of sensational cases involving President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., O.J. Simpson and others.
Robbi Mecus, Who Fostered L.G.B.T.Q. Climbing Community, Dies at 52
Express, April 28
A New York State forest ranger who worked in the Adirondacks, she died after falling about 1,000 feet from a peak at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Archie Cooley, Football Coach Known as ‘the Gunslinger,’ Dies at 85
Obits, April 28
At Mississippi Valley State University, he unleashed a high-powered, pass-heavy offense that featured the future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
Andrew Davis, 80, Dies; Renowned Conductor Who Championed Britain’s Music
Obits, April 27
Celebrated for his long tenure with Lyric Opera of Chicago, he led this and other orchestras with force and a notably energetic podium presence.
Cecil Williams, Whose San Francisco Church Became a Haven, Dies at 94
Obits, April 26
As the well-connected pastor of the Glide Memorial Church in the blighted Tenderloin district, he preached a “radically inclusive” gospel in serving people in need.
Michael C. Jensen, 84, Who Helped Reshape Modern Capitalism, Dies
Obits, April 26
He heralded stock options and golden parachutes as a professor at Harvard Business School, influencing a generation of Wall Street executives.
Mike Pinder, Founding Keyboardist of the Moody Blues, Dies at 82
Obits, April 26
His expertise on the electromechanical Mellotron helped define the band’s progressive sound in the 1960s and ’70s on albums like “Days of Future Passed.”
Peter Schey, Tenacious Lawyer Who Defended Migrant Rights, Dies at 77
Obits, April 25
He won the right to services like school and health care for people illegally crossing the border into the U.S. He also fought the Trump administration’s family separation policy.
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
Obits, April 25
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.
Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
Obits, April 25
Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
Obits, April 25
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.
Alfonso Chardy, Who Helped Expose Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 72
Obits, April 24
A Miami Herald correspondent, he powered a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting and helped snare three other Pulitzers for the paper.
Donald M. Payne Jr., 65, New Jersey Representative in Sixth Term, Is Dead
Obits, April 24
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of his state’s congressional delegation.
Carrie Robbins, Costume Designer for Dozens of Broadway Shows, Dies at 81
Obits, April 24
She made a classic wig and poodle skirt for “Grease” (using a bath mat and a toilet cover) and turned actors into Spanish inquisitors, British highwaymen and more.
Helen Vendler, ‘Colossus’ of Poetry Criticism, Dies at 90
Obits, April 24
In the poetry marketplace, her praise had reputation-making power, while her disapproval could be withering.
Howie Schwab, ESPN Researcher and Trivia Star, Dies at 63
Obits, April 23
He stepped out of his behind-the-scenes role in 2004 when he was cast as the ultimate sports know-it-all on the game show “Stump the Schwab.”
Lori y George Schappell, siameses unidos por el cráneo, mueren a los 62 años
En español, April 23
Eran personas distintas que llevaban vidas diferentes. “Supérenlo ya, todos”, dijo Lori, “supérenlo y aprendan a conocer a la persona individual”.
Terry Carter, Barrier-Breaking Actor and Documentarian, Dies at 95
Obits, April 23
He was a rare Black presence on “Combat!” and “The Phil Silvers Show,” then made well-regarded documentaries on luminaries like Duke Ellington and Katherine Dunham.
Phyllis Pressman, Luxury Superstore Matriarch, Is Dead at 95
Obits, April 22
She started working at Barneys to be closer to her husband. Then, she became the architect of the Chelsea Passage, the home goods bazaar that helped make it an enticing destination.
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Obits, April 22
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
Obits, April 22
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”
Bob Heil, Whose Innovations Enhanced the Sound of Rock, Dies at 83
Arts, April 22
A groundbreaking audio engineer, he provided the large-scale systems that brought tours by the Who and the Grateful Dead to life.
Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 80
Express, April 22
Her films centered on Latin American experiences and received wide acclaim.
Terry Anderson, Reporter Held Hostage for Six Years, Dies at 76
Obituaries, April 21
The Beirut bureau chief for The Associated Press, he was kidnapped in 1985 by Islamic militants. He was the last of 18 hostages to be released.
Roman Gabriel, Star Quarterback of the 1960s and ’70s, Dies at 83
Obits, April 20
In 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, he played in four Pro Bowl games and was voted Most Valuable Player in 1969.
Martin Wygod, a Winner on Wall Street and the Racetrack, Dies at 84
Obits, April 20
After he made a fortune selling prescription drugs and providing medical information online, he and his wife became leading breeders of thoroughbred horses.
David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 89
Obits, April 20
During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal, especially on racial issues, than the people who elected him.
Ellen Ash Peters, Pioneer on the Connecticut Bench, Dies at 94
Obits, April 20
The first woman on the faculty of Yale Law School, she was named to the State Supreme Court in 1978 and became its first female chief justice six years later.
William F. Pepper, 86, Dies; Claimed the Government Killed Dr. King
Obits, April 19
He represented James Earl Ray and the King family in efforts to prove that Dr. King was the victim of a conspiracy, becoming a celebrity among the conspiracy-minded.
Denny Walsh, Reporter Who Tussled With Mayors and Editors, Dies at 88
Obits, April 19
He won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 1969 and later joined The New York Times, which eventually fired him.
Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
Obits, April 19
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution could only be explained by natural selection.
Frederick Celani, Who Made a Career as a Con Man, Dies at 75
Obits, April 19
His serial frauds included a waterfront development in Buffalo, a civil rights law firm in California and a package delivery company in Springfield, Ill.
Mandisa Hundley, Gospel Singer Seen on ‘American Idol,’ Dies at 47
Obits, April 19
Her Christian-themed music made her a fan favorite on ‘Idol’ and won her a Grammy Award in 2013.
Beverly LaHaye, Soldier of the Christian Right, Dies at 94
Obits, April 19
A pastor’s wife, she formed Concerned Women for America to oppose the Equal Rights Amendment. Ronald Reagan called her “one of the powerhouses on the political scene.”
Dinh Q. Le, Artist Who Weighed War and Memory, Dies at 56
Obits, April 18
His most famous work — collages of Vietnam War photographs, popular film stills and Western imagery — focused on a history of his homeland that he feared was being lost.
Dickey Betts, Fiery Guitarist With Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
Obits, April 18
He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”
Barbara Joans, Who Studied Biker Culture on the Open Road, Dies at 89
Obits, April 17
In her 60s, she set off on a hulking Harley-Davidson and found a new area of anthropological research: bikers, and in particular, female bikers.
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
Obits, April 17
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.
Marian Zazeela, an Artist of Light and Design, Dies at 83
Obits, April 17
She pivoted from painting to lighting exhibitions, performance art, graphic design and minimalist music, performed with her husband, the composer La Monte Young.
Bob Graham, Former Florida Governor and Senator, Dies at 87
Obits, April 17
After the 9/11 attacks, Mr. Graham became an outspoken critic of President George W. Bush’s response and voted against invading Iraq.
Ken Holtzman, Who Pitched Two No-Hitters for the Cubs, Is Dead at 78
Obits, April 16
He was part of the Oakland A’s dynasty in the ’70s. He was also the winningest Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball, surpassing Sandy Koufax.
Carl Erskine, a Star Pitcher of the Dodgers’ Glory Years, Is Dead at 97
Obits, April 16
The record-setting pitcher known as Oisk in Brooklyn was the last surviving member of “The Boys of Summer.”
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager, Dies at 92
Obits, April 16
He won three pennants and a World Series as the St. Louis skipper, promoting what was called “Whiteyball,” combining speed, defense and pitching.
Maurice El Medioni, Pianist Who Fused Jewish and Arab Music, Dies at 95
Obits, April 15
An Algerian, he combined the music of his Sephardic roots with Arab traditions, incorporating boogie-woogie and other influences to create a singular style.
Patti Astor, Doyenne of New York’s Avant-Garde Scene, Dies at 74
Obits, April 15
She was a founder of the Fun Gallery, which staged early shows by Keith Haring and other artists who defined the city’s downtown scene in the 1980s.
James Dean, Founding Director of NASA Art Program, Dies at 92
Obits, April 15
He arranged for artists to have access to astronauts, launchpads and more. “Their imaginations enable them to venture beyond a scientific explanation,” he once said.
Robert Beerbohm, 71, Dies; Pioneering Comic Book Retailer and Historian
Obits, April 15
A professed archaeologist of the industry, he opened his own stores and partnered with other experts and vendors in the nascent comics business.
David Egilman, Doctor Who Took On Drug Companies, Dies at 71
Obits, April 15
His testimony as an expert witness in some 600 trials helped plaintiffs win billions of dollars in cases involving malfeasance by pharmaceutical makers.
Roberta Karmel, First Woman Named to the S.E.C., Dies at 86
Obits, April 15
She got her training as a young lawyer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, but once she became a commissioner, she accused colleagues of arrogance and insularity.
Ushio Amagatsu, Japanese Dancer Who Popularized Butoh, Dies at 74
Obits, April 15
He brought worldwide attention to a radical yet elemental form of contemporary dance that emerged in the wake of wartime destruction.
Rico Wade, an Architect of Atlanta Hip-Hop, Dies at 52
Obits, April 14
As one-third of the production team Organized Noize, he nurtured the careers of Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future from the confines of his mother’s basement, known as the Dungeon.
Faith Ringgold Dies at 93; Wove Black Life Into Quilts and Children’s Books
Obits, April 13
A champion of Black artists, she explored themes of race, gender, class, family and community through a vast array of media and later the written word.
Don Wright, Editorial Cartoonist With a Skewer for a Pen, Dies at 90
Obits, April 13
He won two Pulitzers for Florida newspapers, commenting wryly on war, segregation, church scandals and more while reaching readers nationwide through syndication.
Fritz Peterson, Yankee Pitcher in an Unusual ‘Trade,’ Dies at 81
Obits, April 13
He was a leading light on an undistinguished team. But he became known less for his achievement on the field than for exchanging wives with a teammate.
Frank Olson, Executive Who Linked O.J. Simpson With Hertz, Dies at 91
Obits, April 13
He negotiated Mr. Simpson’s star turn in commercials, tapping into his football fame, and formed a social bond with him — until there were murder charges. They died on the same day.
Eleanor Coppola, Who Chronicled Her Family’s Filmmaking, Dies at 87
Obits, April 12
She made documentaries of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” and her daughter Sofia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides” and recalled their lives in books.
Bennett Braun, Psychiatrist Who Fueled ‘Satanic Panic,’ Dies at 83
Obits, April 12
He diagnosed dozens of patients with what he said were suppressed memories of being tortured by cults. He later lost his license.
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
Obits, April 12
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.
Richard Leibner, Savvy Agent for Top Broadcast Journalists, Dies at 85
Obits, April 12
His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation from “60 Minutes” to anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and sent Diane Sawyer from “60 Minutes” to ABC.
Roberto Cavalli, Designer Who Celebrated Excess, Dies at 83
Obits, April 12
From the mid-1990s onward he was one of the biggest names in fashion, with stores around the world and celebrity admirers like Lenny Kravitz and Cindy Crawford.
Robert MacNeil, Earnest News Anchor for PBS, Dies at 93
Obits, April 12
With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to the commercial networks’ ever more sensational newscasts.
Evan Stark, 82, Dies; Broadened Understanding of Domestic Violence
Obits, April 11
He and his wife wrote pioneering studies; he used the term “coercive control” to describe psychological and physical dominance by abusers.
O. J. Simpson, el atleta cuyo juicio cautivó la atención de EE. UU., muere a los 76 años
En español, April 11
Saltó a la fama en el campo de fútbol americano y amasó fortunas en el cine. Pero el juicio en el que se le acusó de asesinar a su exesposa y a uno de sus amigos lo cambió todo.
O.J. Simpson, Football Star Whose Trial Riveted the Nation, Dies at 76
Obits, April 11
He ran to football fame and made fortunes in movies. His trial for the murder of his former wife and her friend became an inflection point on race in America.
Akebono, First Foreign-Born Sumo Grand Champion, Dies at 54
Obits, April 11
Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.
Trina Robbins, Creator and Historian of Comic Books, Dies at 85
Obits, April 11
Obsessed with comics from a young age, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated field and later documented the contributions of other women.
Mister Cee, Pioneering Brooklyn D.J., Dies at 57
Obits, April 10
Born Calvin Lebrun, Mister Cee was a pioneer in New York City’s hip-hop scene and helped boost the career of the Notorious B.I.G.
Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic Bishop and a Progressive Voice, Dies at 94
Obits, April 10
He was arrested protesting war and clashed with fellow bishops in supporting gay marriage and the ordination of women and championing victims of sex abuse by priests.
Nijole Sadunaite, Lithuanian Nun Who Opposed Soviet Rule, Dies at 85
Obits, April 10
A dissident who promoted democracy and religious freedom, she was arrested by the K.G.B. After independence from Moscow, she was honored by Lithuania’s Parliament.
Pat Zachry, Pitcher Known for a Lopsided Trade, Dies at 71
Obits, April 10
In 1977, the Mets dealt Tom Seaver, a future Hall of Fame pitcher, for what The Times called “four players of far less magnitude.” Zachry was one of them.
Peter Higgs, físico que descubrió la ‘partícula de Dios’, muere a los 94 años
En español, April 10
El bosón de Higgs lleva su nombre. Es un elemento clave del modelo estándar, que encapsulaba todo el conocimiento humano hasta el momento sobre las partículas elementales.
Rev. Cecil Murray, Leader Amid Los Angeles Riots, Dies at 94
Obits, April 9
He used his church, First African Methodist Episcopal, as a base to address the social ills that confronted the city’s Black population.
Trevor Griffiths, Marxist Writer for Stage and Screen, Dies at 88
Obits, April 9
For him, “art played a particular role in social change,” the director Mehmet Ergen said. “Everything was political.”
Clarence Henry, New Orleans R&B Star Known as the Frogman, Dies at 87
Obits, April 9
A local hero in his hometown, he was best known for his hit “Ain’t Got No Home,” which showcased the vocal versatility that earned him his nickname.
Peter Higgs, Nobelist Who Predicted the ‘God Particle,’ Dies at 94
Obits, April 9
The Higgs boson was named for him. It was a key element of the Standard Model, which encapsulated all human knowledge so far about elementary particles.
Herbert Kroemer, 95, Dies; Laid Groundwork for Modern Technologies
Obits, April 9
He shared a Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries that paved the way for high-speed internet communication, mobile phones and bar-code readers.
Anthony Insolia, Who Led the Expansion of Newsday, Dies at 98
Obits, April 8
The Long Island paper won seven Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure, and he was a top editor for the Arizona Project, which investigated a reporter’s murder.
Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., Belated Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 97
Obits, April 8
One of the Army’s most highly decorated servicemen, he received the military’s supreme tribute for valor, for his actions in the Korean War — 71 years after the fact.
Jerry Grote, Stalwart Mets Catcher on ’69 Championship Team, Dies at 81
Obits, April 8
Known for his field savvy and his powerful arm, he helped propel the New York Mets through their storied 1969 World Series run.
Casey Benjamin, Free-Spirited Saxophonist, Dies at 45
Obits, April 7
A musical voyager who wouldn’t be limited by genre, style or even instrument, he brought exuberance to the Robert Glasper Experiment and other groups.
Albert Heath, Jazz Drum Virtuoso, Is Dead at 88
Obits, April 7
He accompanied stars like John Coltrane and worked frequently with his brothers. “I’ve always thought I was a master,” he once said. Few disagreed.
Mary Ann Zielonko, Partner of Kitty Genovese, Dies at 85
Obits, April 6
The murder of Ms. Genovese, and her neighbors’ reaction to it, generated headlines. The nature of her relationship with Ms. Zielonko was a different story.
In China’s Covid Fog, Deaths of Scholars Offer a Clue
Interactive, February 5
The toll of China’s epidemic is unclear. But dozens of obituaries of the country’s top academics show an enormous loss in just a few weeks.
Sister André, World’s Oldest Known Person, Is Dead at 118
Foreign, January 18
A French nun, she lived through two world wars and the 1918 flu pandemic and, more than a century later, survived Covid-19. She enjoyed a bit of wine and chocolate daily.
Laura Anglin, a Leading New York State and City Official, Dies at 57
Obits, October 18
She was budget director in Albany and “was one of the unsung heroes” in helping to shape the pandemic response as a deputy mayor under Bill de Blasio.
Marc Lewitinn, Covid Patient, Dies at 76 After 850 Days on a Ventilator
Obits, September 9
While no definitive statistics exist, doctors say Mr. Lewitinn, a retired Manhattan store owner, likely remained on the device longer than any other Covid patient.
Joseph Hazelwood, Captain of the Exxon Valdez, Is Dead at 75
Obits, September 9
The tanker spilled millions of gallons of oil when it ran aground, causing one of the nation’s worst environmental disasters. He accepted responsibility but was demonized.
Dmitri Vrubel, Who Planted a Kiss on the Berlin Wall, Dies at 62
Obits, August 19
A Russian-born painter, he created a mural of the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev smooching the East German leader Erich Honecker — and with it a tourist attraction.
Albert Woodfox, Survivor of 42 Years in Solitary Confinement, Dies at 75
Obits, August 5
His term in solitary was perhaps the longest in American history. He described how he kept his sanity, and dignity, in an acclaimed memoir.
Eli N. Evans, Who Wrote About Jews in American South, Dies at 85
Obits, August 2
His book “The Provincials” mixed memoir, travelogue and history to tell the story of a culture that many people never knew existed.
Vladimir Zelenko, 48, Dies; Promoted an Unfounded Covid Treatment
Obits, July 1
A self-described “simple country doctor,” he won national attention in 2020 when the White House embraced his hydroxychloroquine regimen.
Robert Goolrick Dies at 73; Became a Successful Novelist Late in Life
Obits, May 20
Being fired as an advertising executive freed him to write a blistering memoir about his Southern family and an erotic novel that became a best seller.
Stanislav Shushkevich, First Leader of Post-Soviet Belarus, Dies at 87
Obits, May 5
He helped formalize the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, led his country until 1994, then became a vocal critic of his successor, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko.