Joseph Hartzler Dies at 75; Led Prosecution of Oklahoma City Bomber
U.S., Yesterday
He and his team secured the conviction of Timothy McVeigh, who in 1995 committed the deadliest domestic terror attack in American history.
Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97
Arts, Yesterday
Mr. Graffman was a onetime child prodigy whose career was curtailed by a neurological condition that restricted him to his left hand.
Mickey Lee, a Contestant on ‘Big Brother,’ Dies at 35
Arts, Yesterday
Ms. Lee, a party host in Atlanta, died from multiple cardiac arrests brought on by the flu, according to a social media post.
Annette Dionne, Last of the Celebrated Quintuplets, Dies at 91
World, Yesterday
She was the first to crawl, the first to cut a tooth, the first to recognize her name, and the last to die. And, like her sisters, she resented being exploited as part of a global sensation.
Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65
Arts, December 26
A former roadie, Mr. Bamonte joined the band in 1990. He played on five albums and in hundreds of shows and was “a vital part of the Cure story,” the band said.
Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82
Arts, December 26
One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.
Recordando a quienes murieron este año
En español, December 26
Repasamos la vida de algunos de los artistas, figuras innovadoras y pensadores que perdimos en 2025.
Remembering Those Who Died This Year
World, December 25
We look back at the lives of some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in 2025.
John Carey, Literary Eminence Who Excoriated Snobbery, Dies at 91
Books, December 25
An Oxford professor and renowned critic, he was pugnacious, fearless and disdainful of the received wisdom of his intellectual milieu.
Robert Lindsey, Times Reporter and Reagan Ghostwriter, Dies at 90
Books, December 25
The nonfiction spy thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman,” which became a film, grew out of his work as a journalist covering the West Coast for The Times.
Peng Peiyun, 95, Dies; Official Renounced China’s One-Child Policy
World, December 25
She was given the “hardest job under heaven”: upholding birth limits enforced by often brutal local officials. She came to support softening the policy, then abolishing it.
Lewis Berman, Veterinarian to the Stars, Is Dead at 90
New York, December 24
He served a New York clientele with names like Kennedy, Kissinger, Fonda, Bacall and Trump by making sure Chappy, Buzzy, Spike and other cherished pets stayed healthy.
Phyllis Lee Levin, Times Fashion Reporter and Biographer, Dies at 104
Books, December 24
Her 1960 essay about the frustrations of educated women prefigured Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique.” She later wrote books on John Quincy Adams and others.
Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88
Movies, December 23
In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Arts, December 22
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall, Apex Legends and Battlefield franchises.
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated British Rocker, Dies at 74
Arts, December 22
The Blues-influenced singer and guitarist built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits that included “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”
Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82
Arts, December 22
With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
U.S., December 22
She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.
James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
Arts, December 22
The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”
Kevin Arkadie, ‘New York Undercover’ Co-Creator, Dies at 68
Arts, December 21
The screenwriter and producer created several television hits about law enforcement. He made one of the first police dramas to star two main characters of color.
Overlooked No More: Inge Lehmann, Who Discovered the Earth’s Inner Core
Obituaries, December 20
She pointed to evidence that the Earth’s inner core was solid — not liquid, as scientists had believed — a discovery that was ahead of its time.
Robert Mnuchin, Stock Trader Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 92
Arts, December 20
A major player in the block-trading boom, he left Wall Street for the art world, winning a Jeff Koons sculpture at auction for $91 million in 2019.
Lou Cannon Dies at 92; Journalist Chronicled Reagan as an Author
Books, December 20
He was a foremost authority on the president, tracing his career in unvarnished accounts from his time as California governor through his years in the White House.
Allan Ludwig, ‘Founding Father’ of Gravestone Studies, Dies at 92
Arts, December 19
His Pulitzer-nominated book “Graven Images” inspired a reassessment of Puritan art, challenging the belief that imagery carved on headstones was meaningless.
Emily Korzenik, 96, Dies; Rabbi Took a Bar Mitzvah to Poland
New York, December 19
Part of the first generation of women ordained in America, she presided over the first bar mitzvah in Krakow, still scarred by the Holocaust, in decades. It did not go smoothly.
Rafael Ithier, Ambassador of Puerto Rican Music, Dies at 99
Arts, December 19
Leading the acclaimed salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, he brought the music of his native island to a worldwide audience for more than 60 years.
Theodor Pistek, Oscar-Winning ‘Amadeus’ Costume Designer, Dies at 93
Movies, December 19
A busy designer who worked on over 100 films, he was also a racecar driver and a painter of photorealistic works, many depicting cars and their operators.
James B. Hunt Jr., N.C. Governor Who Kept State Blue, Dies at 88
U.S., December 19
During his 16 years in office, he earned national acclaim for his focus on education. But losing his bid for the Senate in 1984 cost him a shot at the presidency.
Sue Bender, Who Wrote About Living With the Amish, Dies at 91
Books, December 18
“Plain and Simple,” her best-selling 1989 book, was a go-to text of the anti-materialist movement known as voluntary simplicity.
John E. Olson, Analyst Fired for Enron Skepticism, Dies at 83
Business, December 18
An adviser at Merrill Lynch, he refused to recommend the energy trading company. His employer pushed him out, but his stand made him a hero.
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies at 91
World, December 18
He won the prestigious award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press, and went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.
Hans van Manen, Celebrated Dutch Choreographer, Is Dead at 93
Arts, December 17
He rose from poverty to become one of the Netherlands’ most revered dance makers, creating more than 150 avant-garde works in a career spanning eight decades.
Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76
Movies, December 17
Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
Ceal Floyer, Incisive Conceptual Artist, Dies at 57
Arts, December 17
Her work had a clean, minimal aesthetic at odds with the ambiguities it suggested. It was also unusually accessible.
Gil Gerard, Star of ‘Buck Rogers,’ Dies at 82
Arts, December 17
He was best known for playing the title character in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” which ran on NBC from 1979 to 1981.
Beloved Objects Left Behind by Val Kilmer, Ozzy Osbourne and Others We Lost This Year
Magazine, December 17
Metal crosses, a recliner, a blue wedding suit: the most cherished belongings of Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, Kitty Dukakis and others.
Norman Podhoretz, Influential Editor and Neoconservative Force, Dies at 95
U.S., December 17
A New York intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary magazine became his platform as his political and social view turned sharply rightward.
D’Wayne Wiggins’s Songs Were Embraced by Everyone From Church Ladies to Biggie
Interactive, December 16
With Tony! Toni! Toné!, his songs captured the mood of how people lived and died in Oakland.
There Was No Villain Michelle Trachtenberg Couldn’t Play
Interactive, December 16
The actress seemed to channel her childhood bullies when playing deliciously vindictive characters.
The Activist Who Became Radicalized by Working on ‘Our Bodies, Our Selves’
Interactive, December 16
Norma Swenson exposed the systematic sexism within the medical establishment.
The Hip-Hop Trailblazer Who Demanded Recognition — and Pay — for Her Work
Interactive, December 16
Angie Stone always knew she had what it took to make it, even if the music industry did not.
The Track and Field Star Who Casually Shattered Race and Gender Barriers
Interactive, December 16
Mabel Landry Staton was one of the first Black, female long-jumpers in the history of the Olympics.
When Terence Stamp, Bad Boy of ‘60s Cinema, Left Acting for an Ashram
Interactive, December 16
After a decade away from the movies, he had a remarkable second act.
Jill Sobule’s Fans Always Made Sure She Had a Place to Perform — and to Stay
Interactive, December 16
After her label dropped her, supporters showed her she could still make it in music.
Assata Shakur’s Freedom Came With Shattering Costs for Her and Her Family
Interactive, December 16
The F.B.I. made her the first woman on their list of most-wanted terrorists.
The Psychoanalyst Who Believed Holocaust Survivors Were More Than Just Victims
Interactive, December 16
Anna Ornstein, an Auschwitz survivor, wanted to change the way her field thought about those who endured the concentration camps.
Her Art Was Ignored for Decades. She Kept Painting Anyway.
Interactive, December 16
Marcia Marcus never wavered, whether she was being celebrated or overlooked.
David Lynch Seduced Audiences by Exploring Their Secret Desires
Interactive, December 16
The director lived a disciplined life to make space for his wild, surrealist visions.
Talking to the Survivors of Hiroshima Changed Robert Jay Lifton Forever
Interactive, December 16
The psychiatrist spent much of his career peering into the darkest corners of humanity.
The Bumpy Flight That Led Diane Keaton to Adopt a Child at 50
Interactive, December 16
She worried that she was inadequate at love, until she became a mother.
The Bonobo Who Had a Lot to Say
Interactive, December 16
They tried to teach his adoptive mother to communicate. Kanzi learned instead.
He Pioneered the Right to Die Movement. He Thought It Didn’t Go Far Enough.
Interactive, December 16
Derek Humphry wanted patients to die with dignity, if only politicians and doctors would allow it.
The Secret Service Agent Haunted by His Failure to Save J.F.K.
Interactive, December 16
He rarely spoke of the assassination he could not prevent. That changed in the final years of his life.
She Sold a Painting for $165 Million and Gave It All Away
Interactive, December 16
Agnes Gund owned the beloved artwork for 41 years. Its proceeds helped her fund criminal justice reform.
Jane Goodall Approached Chimps as She Did People, On Their Own Terms
Interactive, December 16
The world’s leading expert on chimpanzees saw them as distinct and dignified.
The Refugee Who Became the Executive Editor of The Times
Interactive, December 16
As a child, Max Frankel was an outsider. As an editor, he couldn’t resist a good human story.
Before George Foreman Was a Lovable Pitchman, He Was Just Plain Mean
Interactive, December 16
After losing his title to Muhammad Ali, the boxer sank into a depression that ended only after he was born again.
‘Ranger Doug’ Witnessed America’s Glaciers Melting in Real Time
Interactive, December 16
Over his six-decade tenure as a ranger, Douglas Follett explained the wonders of nature to park visitors.
Roberta Flack Dreamed of Being a Classical Pianist, Then Made Pop History
Interactive, December 16
She defied trends and ended up making some of the most memorable hits of the ‘70s.
The Poet Who Captured the Rhythms of His Communities
Interactive, December 16
After attending James Baldwin’s funeral, Thomas Sayers Ellis was inspired to create a collective for Black artists.
The Lives They Lived
Interactive, December 16
Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.
Ruth Kiew Dies at 79; Botanist Made Discoveries in Remote Forests
Science, December 16
Trekking across Malaysia, her adopted country, she found more than 150 unrecorded plant species. “She’s one of the greatest botanists who ever lived,” a colleague said.
Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
Obituaries, December 16
Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music.
Robert Samuelson, Award-Winning Economics Columnist, Dies at 79
Business, December 16
He was a familiar byline in Newsweek and The Washington Post for decades, explaining the intricacies of economic policy in reader-friendly vernacular.
Anthony Geary, Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 78
Arts, December 15
Portraying Luke Spencer, he was one of the best-known soap opera stars in American television. His onscreen romance with Laura Webber, played by Genie Francis, changed the landscape of daytime television.
Rob Reiner, actor y director de clásicos del cine, muere a los 78 años
En español, December 15
Saltó a la fama con su actuación en ‘All in the Family’ y dirigió ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, ‘Cuando Harry conoció a Sally…’, ‘La princesa prometida’ y ‘Cuestión de honor’.
Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
Movies, December 15
Mr. Reiner, who was in “All in the Family,” directed films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “The Princess Bride” and “A Few Good Men.”
Jeanette Winter, Who Told Children About Artists’ Lives, Dies at 86
Obituaries, December 15
Her picture books found models of perseverance and imagination in figures like Emily Dickinson, Georgia O’Keeffe and Benny Goodman.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., productor musical y padre de Selena, muere a los 86 años
En español, December 14
De adolescente, esperaba triunfar en el mundo de la música tejana. Realizó ese sueño a través de su hija.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Music Producer and Father of Selena, Dies at 86
Arts, December 13
As a teenager, he hoped to make it big in the Tejano music world. He realized that dream through his daughter.
Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60
Movies, December 13
Mr. Greene, who built a four-decade career uncannily portraying villains, was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan on Friday, his manager said.
Roy Kramer, Transformational Executive in College Sports, Dies at 96
Sports, December 13
Leading the Southeastern Conference for 12 years, he masterminded its rise as a national power, lifted by a flood of money from TV rights, bowl games and other sources.
Jo Ann Allen Boyce Dies at 84; Braved Mobs in Integrating a School
U.S., December 13
She was one of the Clinton 12, Black students who broke a race barrier by entering a Tennessee high school in 1956 in the face of harassment by white segregationists.
Marina Yee, Elusive Avant-Garde Designer, Dies at 67
Fashion, December 13
She was one of the Antwerp Six, young Belgians who upended the fashion industry with their innovative designs and turned their country into an unlikely style hub.
Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84
Arts, December 12
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
Arthur L. Carter, 93, Dies; Investment Banker Founded a Cheeky Newspaper
Business, December 12
After making a fortune on Wall Street, he bought The Nation magazine and founded The New York Observer, which one writer called a “maypole of Manhattan gossip and intrigue.”
Joseph Byrd, Who Shook Up Psychedelic Rock, Dies at 87
Arts, December 12
A veteran of the Fluxus art movement, he brought an anarchic spirit to the California acid-rock scene with his band, the United States of America.
Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82
Books, December 12
Her books, many of which were best sellers, often described empty marriages, love affairs (with tasteful sex) and heroic clergymen.
D.L. Coburn, Playwright With a Solo Hit, ‘The Gin Game,’ Dies at 87
Theater, December 11
His two-character work won a Pulitzer Prize and had a long Broadway run, but he never replicated its success and struggled to get his later work staged.
Thomas O. Hicks, Texas Money Man Who Owned 3 Teams, Dies at 79
Sports, December 11
A master of leveraged buyouts, he bought baseball and hockey teams in Texas and an English soccer club, only to lose them in an avalanche of debt.
R. Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune Publisher and Pulitzer Winner, Dies at 70
U.S., December 11
As head of the editorial page, he encouraged The Tribune’s support of Barack Obama, resulting in the paper’s first endorsement of a Democrat running for the White House.
George Altman, Slugger in Negro Leagues, M.L.B. and Japan, Dies at 92
Sports, December 10
The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and later a fan favorite in Japan.
Donald McIntyre, 91, Dies; Starred in New Vision of Wagner’s Operas
Arts, December 10
As Wotan in Patrice Chéreau’s neo-Marxist staging of the “Ring” cycle, he was part of a celebrated, polarizing moment in opera history.
Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87
Arts, December 10
While serving in the L.A.P.D., he began delivering scripts for series like “Dragnet” and “Adam-12.” After retiring, he was a showrunner for “MacGyver.”
Sophie Kinsella, ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Author, Dies at 55
Books, December 10
Writing under a pseudonym, Madeleine Wickham cultivated an international following for her series centered on a young woman addicted to shopping.
Rod Paige, Education Secretary Who Defended ‘No Child Left Behind,’ Dies at 92
Obituaries, December 10
He was both the first Black person and the first educator to hold the cabinet position, but resigned amid discord over George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind.
DéLana R.A. Dameron, Writer of the Black South, Dies at 40
Books, December 9
An award-winning poet and writer of fiction, she moonlighted as a competitive horsewoman and owned a horse farm outside Columbia, S.C.
Raul Malo, Lush-Voiced Frontman of the Mavericks, Dies at 60
Arts, December 9
As the group’s singer and principal songwriter, he brought an expansive, Latin-inflected sound that breathed new life into country music.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Elephant Expert and Protector, Dies
Obituaries, December 9
Born into a British aristocratic family, he turned his empathy and understanding of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.
John Noble Wilford, Times Reporter Who Covered the Moon Landing, Dies at 92
Science, December 8
He gave readers a comprehensive and lyrical account of the historic mission in 1969. His science coverage as a Pulitzer-winning journalist and an author took him around the world.
Donald E. Petersen, 97, Who Rescued Ford Motor Co., Is Dead
Obituaries, December 8
An ex-Marine and a 40-year company veteran, he turned a nearly bankrupt money loser into the world’s most profitable automaker.
Cora Weiss, Lifelong Champion of Social Justice, Dies at 91
U.S., December 8
With a group called Women Strike for Peace, she helped organize demonstrations against the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons. “We managed to get things done,” she said.
Fern Michaels, Prolific Author of Romance Novels, Dies at 92
Obituaries, December 7
In her 40s, the self-described New Jersey housewife started building a women’s fiction empire, churning out dozens of popular books.
Martin Parr, Who Photographed Britain’s Unvarnished Quirks, Dies at 73
Obituaries, December 7
Mr. Parr trademarked a hyperrealism in his photography that illuminated the “craziness of the English,” making small details loom larger than life.
Guy Cogeval, Boundary-Pushing Museum Director, Dies at 70
Arts, December 6
His innovative approach drew crowds to the Musée d’Orsay, one of France’s flagship cultural institutions, which he led from 2008 to 2017.
Pam Hogg, Iconoclastic Scottish Designer, Dies at 74
Style, December 6
She was a star of London’s post-punk D.I.Y. fashion, art and performance scene, and dressed a generation of rock stars in her otherworldly handmade clothes.
Frank O. Gehry, Formidable Architect, Dies at 96
Video, December 5
The innovative architect was known for his sculptural designs, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He passed away at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday.
Robert B. Fiske Jr., First to Lead Whitewater Investigation, Dies at 94
U.S., December 5
He had overseen high-profile cases as a private lawyer and a U.S. attorney in New York when he was named to examine the role of Bill and Hillary Clinton in a failed development venture.
Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87
Food, December 5
The younger brother of Ken Kesey, the novelist and counterculture luminary, he turned a defunct creamery into what is now Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.
Hamilton O. Smith, Who Made a Biotech Breakthrough, Is Dead at 94
Science, December 5
A Nobel laureate, he identified an enzyme that cuts DNA, laying the groundwork for milestones in scientific research and medicine, like insulin.
Frank Gehry, titán de la arquitectura, ha muerto a los 96 años
En español, December 5
Irrumpió en escena con una reforma de su casa del sur de California que llamó la atención, antes de pasar a diseñar algunos de los edificios más reconocibles del mundo.
Erik Bulatov, Russian Painter Who Undermined Soviet Propaganda, Dies at 92
Arts, December 5
For years he lived a double life, secretly making anti-Communist paintings. He found fame in the late 1980s, once his work was shown outside the Soviet Union.
Frank O. Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96
Arts, December 5
He burst onto the scene with an attention-getting renovation of his Southern California home before going on to design some of the world’s most recognizable buildings.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ Actor, Dies at 75
Movies, December 5
The actor, born in Japan, starred in dozens of film and television shows, including Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle.” His career spanned more than three decades.
Rebecca Heineman, Transgender Video Game Pioneer, Dies at 62
Technology, December 4
Fleeing an abusive home life, she went on to win a national Space Invaders tournament, taught herself to program and left a trail of popular games in her wake.
Dominik Duka, Czech Cardinal Jailed Under Communism, Dies at 82
World, December 4
While in prison in 1981, he befriended the dissident and future Czech president Vaclav Havel. Later, he became a conservative voice in Rome.
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
U.S., December 4
As a 19-year-old medic, he won a Silver Star for his service during D-Day. Later, in the Korean War, he earned a Bronze Star.
Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music
Arts, December 3
As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.
Mel Leipzig, Painter Called the ‘Chekhov of Trenton,’ Dies at 90
Arts, December 3
He put fellow New Jerseyans at the center of his work, and a critic praised the “mysterious emotional tensions” in his pictures of ordinary people.
Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group, Dies at 92
World, December 3
Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr. Minelli maintained was a fundamental exercise of free will.
Yegor Ligachev, Gorbachev’s No. 2 Who Turned Foe, Is Dead at 100
World, December 3
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.
David Pryce-Jones, Wide-Ranging Conservative Writer, Dies at 89
Books, December 2
The author of novels, histories, biographies and influential political essays, he approached them all with a droll British wit and a steadfast commitment to Western values.
Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84
U.S., December 2
He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop With Political Power, Dies at 71
U.S., December 2
Influential up and down the Eastern Seaboard, he was part of a long tradition among Black clergy of fighting bias and getting out the vote. “No vote, no clout,” he’d say.
Kai Erikson, Sociologist Who Probed Invisible Scars of Disasters, Dies at 94
Obituaries, December 1
A professor at Yale, he immersed himself in communities after catastrophic events like Three Mile Island, the Exxon Valdez oil spill and Hurricane Katrina.
Daniel Woodrell, ‘Country Noir’ Novelist of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Dies at 72
Obituaries, November 30
His tales of violence and squalor in his native Ozarks had the timeless quality of fables and inspired several movies.
Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73
Obituaries, November 30
For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74
New York, November 30
He spent months searching the wreckage of the World Trade Center for his son’s remains, then suffered lung illnesses attributed to toxic dust.
Fuzzy Zoeller, Who Won Two Majors on the PGA Tour, Dies at 74
Obituaries, November 30
He was a witty and popular figure, but his racially insensitive remarks about Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters led to death threats and many apologies.
Colleen Jones, Curling Champion and Broadcaster, Dies at 65
Sports, November 29
She won two world titles and six Canadian national championships, and was also a television anchor, reporter and commentator.
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88
Theater, November 29
Drawing comparisons to the greatest of dramatists, he entwined erudition with imagination in stage works that won accolades on both sides of the Atlantic.
Walter Dowdle, Public Health Leader in Times of Crises, Dies at 94
U.S., November 29
Dr. Dowdle, a microbiologist who became the No. 2 official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helped lead the nation’s response to AIDS.
Ellen Bryant Voigt, Poet With a Musical Ear, Dies at 82
Books, November 28
Her nine volumes included “Kyrie,” a suite of sonnets about the 1918 influenza epidemic. She was also Pulitzer Prize finalist and a poet laureate of Vermont.
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.
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.