Lee Geun-an, Infamous ‘Torture Master’ Under South Korean Dictator, Dies at 88
World, Today
The name of Mr. Lee, a former police inspector, had long incited fear and hatred in the country.
Sam Kieth, Creator of Surreal Comic Book Series The Maxx, Dies at 63
Arts, Yesterday
A cocreator of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series, he dreamed up a character who is homeless in the real world and a superhero in a subconscious realm. It was adapted for an MTV series.
Robert Fox, Acclaimed Producer in Britain and on Broadway, Dies at 73
Theater, Yesterday
A favorite of actors like Maggie Smith, he produced dozens of plays, including “The Audience,” about Queen Elizabeth II, which was made into the Netflix show “The Crown.”
La repentina muerte del influente chino que decía a los jóvenes cómo triunfar
En español, Yesterday
Zhang Xuefeng era conocido por sus consejos sensatos, algunos decían cínicos, sobre cómo triunfar en el ambiente competitivo de la educación en China. Murió a los 41 años.
Dash Crofts, of the Soft-Rock Duo That Sang ‘Summer Breeze,’ Dies at 87
Arts, Yesterday
Seals & Crofts had a number of Billboard Top 20 songs in the 1970s before their chart topper brought them global fame.
Chinese Education Influencer’s Sudden Death Prompts Grief, and Reflection
World, Yesterday
The influencer, Zhang Xuefeng, was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.
Chip Taylor, Writer of ‘Wild Thing’ and Other Classic Rock Hits, Dies at 86
Arts, Yesterday
Mr. Taylor, the younger brother of the actor Jon Voight, found success as a songwriter for the likes of Janis Joplin and Juice Newton.
Leon Radvinsky, arquitecto del éxito de OnlyFans, muere a los 43 años
En español, Yesterday
Radvinsky convirtió un diminuto sitio web llamado OnlyFans en una potencia del entretenimiento para adultos, redefiniendo el sector para la era de las redes sociales.
Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans
Business, March 25
By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.
Heisuke Hironaka, Groundbreaking Mathematician, Is Dead at 94
Science, March 25
A recipient of his profession’s prestigious Fields Medal, he devised an algorithm that helps solve mathematical “singularities.” It now permeates the field.
Boubacar Ould Messaoud, Leader in an Antislavery Fight, Dies at 80
World, March 25
Despite being imprisoned and harassed, he helped found an organization to combat slavery in his West African nation of Mauritania.
Pat Steir, Painter of Luminous ‘Waterfalls,’ Dies at 87
Arts, March 25
Spilling paint onto canvas and letting it streak down as it pleased, she often said that her celebrated works painted themselves.
Daphne Selfe, World’s Oldest Professional Model, Dies at 97
Style, March 25
Starting in 1949, she had an on-and-off career that lasted for 75 years. But her biggest success came late in life, modeling for labels like Dolce & Gabbana.
Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80
Books, March 25
A Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative journalist, he wrote deeply reported books that often focused on heroic goodness in people.
Larry Reed, Master of Shadow Puppetry, Dies at 81
Theater, March 25
Entranced by traditional Balinese puppet theater, he developed a modern, multicultural version that he performed around the world.
Kermit Gosnell, Imprisoned Abortion Doctor Convicted of Murders, Dies at 85
U.S., March 24
Prosecutors in 2013 said that he killed babies who had emerged alive during late-term abortions. The case became a rallying cry for anti-abortion activists.
Michel Rolland, Polarizing Wine Consultant, Dies at 78
Food, March 24
With more than 150 clients on five continents, and a preference for ripe, voluptuous wines, he was hugely influential. Supporters said he was a genius; critics called him formulaic.
Mike Vernon, Who Helped Spark the British Blues Boom, Dies at 81
Arts, March 24
He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock. He also shepherded David Bowie’s debut disk.
Robert White, Tenor Renowned for Irish Ballads, Dies at 89
Arts, March 24
A performer from childhood, he became a versatile singer in the mold of the Irish superstar James McCormack, adept at both classical repertoire and traditional songs.
Valerie Perrine, Screen Siren Who Won Critical Acclaim, Dies at 82
Movies, March 23
Known early on for skin-baring temptress roles, she later earned rave reviews, a Cannes award and an Oscar nomination for her performance in the Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny.”
Catherine T. Nolan, State Assembly Powerhouse From Queens, Dies at 67
New York, March 23
With nearly four decades in Albany, often leading key committees as a Democrat, she was an early supporter of liberal causes such as labor rights and abortion protections.
Brian Doherty, 57, Dies; Chronicled Libertarians and Other Outsiders
U.S., March 23
Fascinated by the fringes, he wrote a definitive history of libertarianism and books about underground comics and the Burning Man festival.
Augie Meyers, Pioneer of Tex-Mex Music, Dies at 85
Arts, March 23
His carnival-like swirls on the Vox organ helped define the sound of the border with groups like the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados.
Mueller’s Death, and Trump’s Gloating
Opinion, March 23
Readers respond to Robert Mueller’s death and to President Trump’s coarse reaction. Also: Telephone history; car talk.
Lilias Folan, Who Brought Yoga to Middle America, Dies at 90
U.S., March 23
With her bright leotards and soothing, welcoming tone, she helped to demystify a discipline that many Americans in the 1970s viewed as a counterculture practice.
Jeff Webb, Who Built a Competitive Cheerleading Empire, Dies at 76
Business, March 22
Through Varsity Spirit, the company he established in 1974, he turned cheerleading into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut and exerted control over almost every aspect of it.
J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize Winner for Cancer Research, Dies at 90
Obituaries, March 22
He helped discover cancer-causing genes. Later, as chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, he led a major expansion.
Ordena tus pertenencias antes de morir. Tus seres queridos te lo agradecerán
En español, March 22
En su exitoso libro ‘El arte sueco de ordenar antes de morir’, Margareta Magnusson animaba a los lectores a realizar una limpieza profunda ante una posible partida. La autora ha muerto a los 91 años.
Former F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller Dies at 81
Video, March 21
Robert Mueller, who led the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 12 tumultuous years, brought politically explosive indictments as a special counsel examining Russia’s attack on the 2016 presidential election.
Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry
U.S., March 21
After he concluded that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election, he became a target of the president’s anger.
Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
Technology, March 21
His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.
Umberto Bossi, Fiery Founder of Italian Separatist Party, Dies at 84
World, March 21
A charismatic populist, he channeled the anger of a disaffected North, arguing — in inflammatory oratory — for secession and railing against a tide of migrants.
Nicholas Brendon, a Star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Is Dead
Arts, March 21
He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show.
‘Walker Texas Ranger’ Star Chuck Norris Dies at 86
Video, March 20
The family of Chuck Norris announced that the action movie star died on Thursday after he had been hospitalized for a medical emergency earlier that day. Norris was known for his martial arts skills and his role in the CBS television series, “Walker, Texas Ranger.” He was 86.
David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
Science, March 20
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.
Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima Survivor Photographed With Obama, Dies at 88
World, March 20
He lived through the first atomic bombing in Japan and then spent decades researching the identities of 12 American P.O.W.s killed in the attack.
Bernard Rands, Pulitzer-Winning Composer, Dies at 92
Arts, March 20
His early successes in the 1960s, writing in the complex vein of high modernism, yielded later in his career to a more accessibly lyrical style.
Chuck Norris, estrella del cine de acción, muere a los 86 años
En español, March 20
Puso su conocimiento de artes marciales al servicio de una amplia serie de héroes de la pantalla grande, haciendo las delicias del público.
Chuck Norris, Black-Belt Action Star of Movies and Television, Dies at 86
Movies, March 20
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Calvin Tomkins, Who Profiled Giants of Modern Art, Dies at 100
Arts, March 20
On the staff of The New Yorker for more than 60 years, he wrote about Duchamp, Rauschenberg and many others. His books include “Living Well Is the Best Revenge.”
Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93
World, March 19
The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repression to modern statehood.
Thomas Gentille, Artist Who Made Wearable Sculpture, Dies at 89
Arts, March 19
He was a master jeweler, but his pieces looked more like miniature contemporary artworks than anything you’d find at Cartier.
Jane Lapotaire, British Actress Who Won a Tony for ‘Piaf,’ Dies at 81
Theater, March 19
In a distinguished career in classical and contemporary plays, she drew acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic for her dramatic portrayal of the French singer Édith Piaf.
James Barnard, a Global Force in Wastewater Treatment, Dies at 90
Science, March 18
An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed the industry worldwide.
Carol Kitman, 96, Dies; Photographer Documented the Vindman Twins
Arts, March 18
A chance encounter in Brooklyn led to a decades-long project following the boys’ lives, from childhood to national prominence as critics of President Trump.
Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48
U.S., March 18
He made no effort to campaign but won the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2010, becoming the state’s first Black major-party nominee for Senate.
Alfredo Bryce Echenique, novelista que escribió sobre la clase privilegiada de Perú, muere a los 87 años
En español, March 17
En sus galardonados libros, aportó una visión desde dentro a las historias sobre la indiferencia de la élite de su país y el sufrimiento silencioso de las clases más desfavorecidas.
Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class
Books, March 17
“The other Peruvian” (alongside Mario Vargas Llosa), he exposed the heedlessness of the upper crust, which he knew well, and the quiet suffering of the classes underneath.
Richard Mauer, Reporter Who Probed Corruption in Alaska, Dies at 76
Business, March 17
He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans.
Christopher A. Sims, 83, Dies; Won Nobel for Modeling Economic Policy
Business, March 17
He and Thomas J. Sargent shared the prize in 2011 for devising statistical tools to help guide economic policymakers.
Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent and ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94
Books, March 17
During his 50-year career, he represented dozens of best-selling authors, including Ken Follett, Stephen Hawking and Michael Lewis.
Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97
Books, March 17
His Cold War thrillers “The Ipcress File” and “Funeral in Berlin” brought a documentary-style realism to the spy genre.
Judy Pace, 83, Dies; Actress Brought Layers to Black Characters
Arts, March 16
On the prime-time soap opera “Peyton Place,” she played one of TV’s first Black female antagonists. She was also a fixture in blaxploitation films.
David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80
U.S., March 16
He led the N.R.A. and, for 29 years, the American Conservative Union, which organizes the influential annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. He was also a columnist.
John Bengtson, Modern-Day Silent-Film Sleuth, Dies at 68
Movies, March 16
Enamored of stars like Charlie Chaplin, he matched outdoor scenes from their movies to contemporary locales, creating a visual record of vanished cityscapes.
Paul R. Ehrlich, Who Alarmed the World With ‘The Population Bomb,’ Dies at 93
Books, March 15
His best-selling 1968 book, which forecast global famines, made him a leader of the environmental movement. But he faced criticism when his predictions proved premature.
Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87
Books, March 15
She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women.
John M. Perkins Dies at 95; Evangelical Minister Espoused Social Justice
U.S., March 14
Inspired by the Gospel, he helped create a national network of community-development ministries “styled on the life of Jesus, who had the greatest concern for the weakest of people.”
Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96; One of Postwar Germany’s Most Influential Thinkers
Books, March 14
In dozens of books, he rejected postmodern cynicism about truth and reason, arguing that rational communication was the best way to redeem democratic society.
Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
Sports, March 13
In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.
Margareta Magnusson, Who Popularized Swedish Death Cleaning, Dies at 91
Books, March 13
Her best-selling book on the subject encouraged the world to tidy up homes and lives as death approached — as a gift for loved ones and to revisit memories.
Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87
New York, March 13
After helping his family’s Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.
John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81
World, March 13
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82
New York, March 13
A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news.
Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
World, March 12
As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.
Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97
Arts, March 12
Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.
Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen
World, March 12
She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of violence.
Bob Harlan, Who Steered the Green Bay Packers to a Revival, Dies at 89
Sports, March 12
Under his watch as president, the team brought on key players like Brett Favre, modernized Lambeau Field and once again became a Super Bowl threat.
Stephen Koch, 84, Dies; Champion of a Belatedly Hailed Photographer
Arts, March 11
A writer and critic, Mr. Koch struggled for years to shepherd his friend Peter Hujar’s underappreciated, Bohemian-world artwork to posthumous glory.
Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany
Books, March 11
His best-known work, “The Wall Jumper,” proved prescient in its contention that the country would remain split even after reunification.
Jan Timman Dies at 74; Fearless Chess Grandmaster and ‘Bon Vivant’
Sports, March 11
A Dutchman, he was considered the best player outside the Soviet Union for two decades, although he described himself as “lazy” and was open about using alcohol and drugs early on.
Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90
Movies, March 11
After making the journey from prewar Germany to Madison Avenue opulence, she gave her name to one of New York’s most influential indie cinemas.
Anthony J. Leggett Dies at 87; Won Nobel for Theories on Superfluids
Science, March 11
When scientists unwittingly turned helium into a superfluid — a feat many thought was impossible — Dr. Leggett not only recognized what had happened but also explained how.
Dan Simmons, Genre-Leaping Author of ‘The Terror,’ Dies at 77
Books, March 11
He moved easily and prolifically through science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers, crime and historical fiction. His book “The Terror” was made into a cable TV series.
Matt Snell Dies at 84; Carried Jets to Stunning Upset in Super Bowl III
Sports, March 10
His pounding runs for the underdog New York team against the Baltimore Colts secured a pivotal win for the American Football League.
De 2007: Vilma Espín, rebelde y esposa de Raúl Castro, muere a los 77 años
En español, March 9
Espín fue una idealista de la alta sociedad que luchó junto a Fidel y Raúl Castro en las montañas de Cuba, y la primera dama extraoficial del país durante décadas.
Monti Rock III, Gleefully Untalented ‘Tonight Show’ Favorite, Dies at 86
Arts, March 9
He couldn’t sing, dance or tell funny stories. But Johnny Carson loved him and his persona: a D-list star clinging to celebrity.
Karen Petrou, Influential Fiscal Policy Analyst and Critic, Dies at 72
Business, March 9
Her insights on financial regulations and monetary policy guided big banks and Washington policymakers.
Alexander Butterfield, Who Revealed Nixon Tapes in Watergate Scandal, Dies at 99
U.S., March 9
“There is tape in the Oval Office,” said Mr. Butterfield, a former White House aide, in testimony that rocked the Watergate hearings and led to the president’s resignation.
John Caldwell, Father of Cross-Country Skiing in U.S., Dies at 97
Sports, March 9
A former Olympian himself, he wrote the sport’s bible, coached the American team at five Winter Games and helped make Vermont a hub of Nordic sports.
Bo Gritz, Vietnam Veteran Called a Real-Life Rambo, Dies at 87
Obituaries, March 9
He served in the Special Forces, led a postwar raid to find P.O.W.s and became a voice of the right-wing anti-government fringe.
Bernard Lafayette Jr., 85, Dies; Civil Rights Leader Helped Plan Selma March
U.S., March 9
A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, he was involved in many of the key moments of the Black freedom struggle in the 1960s.
Colman McCarthy, Journalist Who Waged Peace in the Classroom, Dies at 87
Business, March 9
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years.
De 1998: Florence Griffith Joyner, la mujer más veloz del mundo, muere a los 38 años
En español, March 9
La velocista estadounidense, famosa por sus récords y su estilo en la pista, ganó tres oros olímpicos en Seúl 1988
Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84
Arts, March 8
One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went on to a long career as a solo artist.
History Makers
Briefing, March 8
On this International Women’s Day, we’re writing about a project to unearth stories of remarkable women.
De 1957: Gabriela Mistral, poeta Nobel de Literatura, ha muerto
En español, March 8
La escritora chilena recibió el galardón en 1945 por tres sonetos publicados inicialmente en Chile en 1922.
Tatjana Wood, Award-Winning Comic Book Colorist, Dies at 99
Arts, March 7
She was part of the acclaimed creative teams on comic book series for DC Comics, including Swamp Thing, which she called “Shvampy” in her German accent.
Thaddeus Mosley, Sculptor Who Found Fame in His Last Decade, Dies at 99
Arts, March 7
A self-taught artist, he turned reclaimed wood into striking abstract works influenced by Brancusi, Noguchi and African art.
Alan Trustman, Who Wrote ‘Bullitt’ and ‘Thomas Crown Affair,’ Dies at 95
Movies, March 6
In a wide-ranging career, he was a Boston lawyer, a Hollywood screenwriter and a Swiss currency trader.
Jeremy Larner, Who Wrote ‘The Candidate,’ a Political Film Classic, Dies at 88
Movies, March 6
His Oscar-winning 1972 screenplay starred Robert Redford as an idealistic public interest lawyer making a run for the Senate.
From 2001: Aaliyah, 22, Singer Who First Hit the Charts at 14
Arts, March 6
She was seen as a hip-hop temptress when she was still a teenager, and her albums “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” and “One in a Million” sold millions of copies.
From 2014: Maya Angelou, Lyrical Witness of the Jim Crow South, Dies at 86
Arts, March 6
Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.
From 2011: Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 71
World, March 6
A Kenyan environmentalist, she began by paying women a few shillings to plant trees and went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Christine Keeler, Central Figure in British ‘Scandal of the Century,’ Is Dead at 75
World, March 6
News of her affair with the government minister John Profumo and other revelations set England abuzz in the early 1960s.
From 2007: Benazir Bhutto, 54, Who Weathered Pakistan’s Political Storm for 3 Decades, Dies
World, March 6
She was the first democratically elected woman to lead a modern Muslim country.
From 2000: Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka Dies at 84; First Woman Premier
World, March 6
She rose to power in 1960 as a widow and mother of three, becoming the first woman in the world to serve as a prime minister.
From 2013: Margaret Thatcher, ‘Iron Lady’ Who Set Britain on New Course, Dies at 87
World, March 6
She held the office of prime minister longer than any other British politician in the 20th century, setting her country on a right-leaning economic path.
From 2007: Vilma Espín, Rebel and Wife of Raúl Castro, Dies at 77
World, March 6
An idealistic socialite who fought alongside Fidel and Raúl Castro in the mountains of Cuba, she was the country’s unofficial first lady for decades.
From 1989: Christine Jorgensen, 62, Is Dead; Was First to Have a Sex Change
U.S., March 6
Her gender conversion began with hormone injections in 1950. On her return to the U.S. in 1955, she was sensationalized in the tabloids.
From 1992: Marlene Dietrich, 90, Symbol of Glamour, Dies
Movies, March 6
“Dietrich is something that never existed before and may never exist again,” the actor Maurice Chevalier said of her. “That’s a woman.”
From 1935: Jane Addams Dies in Her 76th Year
Obituaries, March 6
A world-famous social welfare worker, she won a Nobel Prize for her efforts on behalf of world peace.
From 2019: Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88
Books, March 6
Ms. Morrison, who wrote “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon,” was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel in literature.
From 2010: Lucille Clifton, Poet Who Explored Black Lives, Dies at 73
Arts, March 6
A distinguished American poet, she examined the experience of being Black and female in the 20th century.
From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27
Arts, March 6
A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems.
From 2019: Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 90
Movies, March 6
She was closely associated with the film movement known as the New Wave, although her reimagining of cinematic conventions predated it.
From 2000: Hedy Lamarr, Sultry Star Who Reigned in Hollywood
Arts, March 6
A temptress on the silver screen in the 1930s and ’40s, she later became an inventor.
From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
Arts, March 6
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
From 1975: Josephine Baker Is Dead in Paris at 68
Arts, March 6
She performed with a string of bananas tied around her waist, an electrifying act that led her to become first a local sensation in Paris, and then an international star.
From 2006: Oriana Fallaci, Incisive Italian Journalist, Is Dead at 77
Books, March 6
An iconoclastic journalist, she was known for her war coverage and her aggressive, revealing interviews with the powerful.
From 2017: Norma McCorvey, ‘Roe’ in Roe v. Wade, Is Dead at 69
U.S., March 6
The anonymous plaintiff in the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, she became a symbol for abortion rights, though she later changed her views.
From 2011: Nancy Wake, Proud Spy and Nazi Foe, Dies at 98
World, March 6
She underwent a wartime metamorphosis, from a fun-loving girl to a highly decorated Resistance fighter.
From 2011: Madame Nhu, Vietnam War Lightning Rod, Dies
World, March 6
The glamorous official hostess in South Vietnam’s presidential palace, she was a politically powerful and often outspoken figure during the Vietnam War.
From 1975: Hannah Arendt, Political Scientist, Is Dead at 69
Books, March 6
She caused controversy with books like “Eichmann in Jerusalem,” published in 1963, which grew out of her coverage of Adolf Eichmann’s trial for The New Yorker.
From 2017: Frances Gabe, Creator of the Only Self-Cleaning Home, Dies at 101
U.S., March 6
Equal parts quixotic dreamer and accomplished visionary, Ms. Gabe made the house do its own scrubbing.
From 2008: Mildred Loving, Who Battled Ban on Mixed-Race Marriage, Dies at 68
U.S., March 6
Mrs. Loving’s anger over being banished from Virginia for marrying a white man led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturning state miscegenation laws.
Ronnie Eldridge, a Fixture in N.Y. Politics, Dies at 95
Obituaries, March 5
She was an adviser to Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Mayor John V. Lindsay and Representative Bella S. Abzug before serving on the New York City Council from 1989 to 2001.
António Lobo Antunes, One of Europe’s Most Revered Writers, Dies at 83
Books, March 5
In a career studded with literary awards, he was the author of dozens of books that grappled with his nation’s legacy of dictatorship and colonialism.
Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89
Sports, March 4
Known for reviving football programs, he led six major colleges to bowl games, winning a national championship in 1989 after restoring the Irish to greatness.
Bob Power, Hip-Hop Engineer and A Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies at 73
Arts, March 4
A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the early use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest.
Juan Jose Valdez, Last Marine Out of Saigon, Dies at 88
U.S., March 4
During the 1975 fall of the South Vietnamese capital, he helped evacuate thousands, and was nearly left behind.
Christian Astuguevieille, 79, Dies; Created Strange Scents and Enigmatic Objects
Arts, March 4
For Commes des Garçons, he designed improbable perfumes that conjured burning rubber and cars leaking oil. His uncanny art pieces were equally contrarian.
John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
Arts, March 4
With his acclaimed interpretations of Delta Blues standards, he was a fixture on the Greenwich Village music scene for decades.
Bruce Froemming, a Durable, No-Nonsense Umpire, Dies at 86
Sports, March 4
He called 5,163 regular season major league games over a record 37 consecutive seasons. And he wouldn’t hesitate to give a player or a manager the boot.
Isaiah Zagar, Who Festooned Philadelphia With Mosaics, Dies at 86
Arts, March 3
He covered the city with more than 50,000 square feet of murals, and showcased his work at the Magic Gardens Museum.
El ayatolá Alí Jamení, líder supremo de Irán, muere a los 86 años
En español, March 1
Aplastó brutalmente la disidencia interna y amplió la huella de Irán en el extranjero. Su muerte se produjo en medio de un amplio ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel a Irán.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
World, March 1
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
Joe Randall, Chef Who Celebrated Black Cooking Traditions, Dies at 79
Food, February 28
He helped bring the African American cooking of the Carolina Lowcountry to the world and became known as the “dean of Southern Cuisine.”
Ed Iskenderian, Hot Rod Pioneer Known as the ‘Camfather,’ Dies at 104
Sports, February 28
“His influence can be felt in every form of motorsport today,” Car and Driver magazine wrote of the man who powered some of the fastest cars of his era with his innovative engine camshafts.
Neil Sedaka, Singing Craftsman of Memorable Pop Songs, Dies at 86
Arts, February 27
He sang and co-wrote some of the definitive teenage anthems of the 1950s and early ’60s, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” and then reinvented his career in the ’70s.
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
Giving, February 27
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
Sondra Lee Dies at 97; Originated Roles in ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’
Theater, February 27
With her frenetic energy and 4-foot-10 frame, Ms. Lee seemed destined to play a certain kind of stage character: excitable, endearing and charmingly scheming.
Edward L. Deci, 83, Dies; Found Self-Determination as a Key to Happiness
Science, February 26
His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to flourish.
Jo Ann Bland, Child Activist in Civil Rights Struggle, Dies at 72
U.S., February 26
At 11, she was one of the youngest at the 1965 “Bloody Sunday” voting rights march in Selma, Ala., and was injured while crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Jean Widmer, Designer of Celebrated French Graphics, Dies at 96
Arts, February 26
His minimalist road signs became a visual hallmark of France’s highways. He also created logos for cultural institutions like the Pompidou Center.
Dan Duckhorn, Who Made Merlot a Napa Valley Star, Dies at 87
U.S., February 26
A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.
Teresa de Lauretis, Coiner (and Critic) of Queer Theory, Dies at 87
Books, February 26
She came up with the term as the title of a 1990 conference but saw its later popularity as a little superficial.
Rose Lesniak, Poet Who Rescued Children and Trained Dogs, Dies at 70
Books, February 26
A magnetic personality, she reinvented herself twice, bringing the same spirit to investigating child abuse and communing with dogs that she did to writing poetry.
Jeff Galloway, Olympian Who Transformed American Distance Running, Dies at 80
Obituaries, February 26
A runner, coach and best-selling author, he created the widely embraced run-walk-run method, which helped make running more accessible to the public.
Antonio Tejero Molina, 93, Dies; Spanish Colonel Led Failed Coup
World, February 25
He held Spain’s Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the country’s armed forces.
Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76
Books, February 25
Considered an “author’s publisher” at Random House and then Penguin, she cultivated the careers of dozens of celebrated novelists and nonfiction writers.
Lauren Chapin, Youngest Child on ‘Father Knows Best,’ Dies at 80
Arts, February 25
For six seasons, she was Kathy, a giggly tomboy whose father, played by Robert Young, called her Kitten. Her offscreen life, however, was harrowing.
David Nabarro, U.N. Health Expert During Ebola and Covid, Dies at 75
U.S., July 31
He took on some of the world’s most challenging health crises in troubled areas, skillfully coordinating global efforts to reduce the spread of disease.
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.