James Sallis, 81, Dies; Novelist Whose ‘Drive’ Became a Hit Movie
Obituaries, Today
A storyteller of modern America’s underbelly with a literary, ruminative style, he inspired a Ryan Gosling movie and earned critical acclaim.
Robert Pratt, Federal Judge Who Derided Trump Pardons, Dies at 78
Obituaries, Yesterday
He was chastised for remarks ridiculing the pardons of two congressional campaign aides who had been convicted in a bribery plot.
X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96
Books, Yesterday
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.
T. Kumar, Rights Activist Who Was Shaped by His Time in Prison, Dies at 76
World, January 31
After being jailed as a resistance organizer for the Tamil minority in his native Sri Lanka, he spoke out against governmental repression worldwide.
Laura Maioglio, Whose Restaurant Was a Theater District Mainstay, Dies at 93
Food, January 31
Since 1962, she had overseen her father’s stately Italian restaurant, Barbetta, and became one of the city’s most enduring female restaurateurs.
Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79
Arts, January 31
As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.
Morris Waxler, F.D.A. Official Who Switched Stance on Lasik, Dies at 88
Obituaries, January 31
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
Catherine O’Hara, Actress in ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dies at 71
Video, January 30
The Emmy-winning comedian Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Beetlejuice,” and as a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV,” died at the age of 71.
Dan McQuade, a Catalyst in Cosby’s Downfall, Dies at 43
U.S., January 30
His viral video of the comedian Hannibal Buress calling Bill Cosby a rapist helped spur broader coverage of sexual-assault accusations against a once-beloved entertainer.
‘Produce Pete’ Napolitano, a Fruit and Vegetable Celebrity, Dies at 80
Business, January 30
For more than 30 years, he drew fans for dispensing weekly produce punditry on a New York television station, building on a sales career that began when he was 5.
Co-Stars and Fans Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara
Arts, January 30
Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.
Catherine O’Hara, actriz de ‘Mi pobre angelito’ y ‘Beetlejuice’, muere a los 71 años
En español, January 30
La comediante canadiense interpretó a personajes icónicos de madres despistadas y con un humor mordaz.
Roger Allers Dies at 76; Helped Put ‘Lion King’ on Screens and Onstage
Movies, January 30
A Disney fan who once “flew” off his couch as a 4-year-old Peter Pan, he was a co-director of the animated film and a co-writer of the Broadway musical, both of them megahits.
Björn Roth, Steward of an Expansive Family Art Practice, Dies at 64
Arts, January 30
With his father, the artist Dieter Roth, and later his own sons, he created unconventional installations that he described as a “search for beauty in nothing.”
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71
Arts, January 30
The Emmy-winning comedian was a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV.”
Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
U.S., January 29
As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
John L. Allen Jr., Journalist With Inside Access to the Vatican, Dies at 61
Business, January 29
He seemed to know everyone at the Holy See, and it showed in his reporting for the National Catholic Reporter and his website, Crux, though some said he grew too close to his sources.
Angella Ferguson, a Leader in Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Dies at 100
Health, January 28
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Geoff Mason, Sports Producer Thrust Into Covering Terrorism, Dies at 85
Sports, January 28
He played a critical role in ABC Sports’s reporting on the attack by a Palestinian group at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich that left 11 Israeli team members dead.
Sly Dunbar, Whose Drumming Brought Complex Beats to Reggae, Dies at 73
Arts, January 28
As one half of the famed rhythm duo Sly and Robbie, he played with some of the biggest names in music, including Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger.
Johnny Legend, a King of Trash Culture, Dies at 77
Arts, January 27
His forays into rockabilly music, wrestling and erotic films made him a cult hero in a career as confounding as that of his friend Andy Kaufman.
Gladys West, Unsung Figure in Development of GPS, Dies at 95
Science, January 27
As a Navy mathematician in the 1950s and beyond, she played an unheralded but foundational role in making possible the global satellite-based mapping system.
Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies
Science, January 27
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Science, January 26
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
Obituaries, January 25
The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
New York, January 25
His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi.
Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Obituaries, January 25
Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film.
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
U.S., January 25
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
Style, January 24
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
Arts, January 24
Often drawing from reproduced images or newspaper photos, she made work that quietly yet memorably critiqued her country’s social and political order.
Edith Flanigen, Award-Winning Research Chemist, Dies at 96
Science, January 24
She and her staff at Union Carbide created synthetic materials that improved various industrial processes, including purifying water. She also developed a way to make emeralds.
John Brodie, a Star Quarterback for the 49ers, Dies at 90
Obituaries, January 24
He endured years of frustration before emerging as the N.F.L.’s most valuable player.
John H. Beyer, 92, Dies; Architect Championed Historic Preservation
Arts, January 23
The last surviving founder of Beyer Blinder Belle, he helped safeguard New York City’s past even as developers raced to push the city into the future.
Pedro Sanchez, Who Helped Feed the Developing World, Dies at 85
Science, January 23
A soil scientist, he partnered with the United Nations and other organizations to bring productive agricultural practices to uncooperative terrain.
Louis E. Brus, Nobel Laureate Who Illuminated the Nanoworld, Dies at 82
Science, January 23
He accidentally created some of the first quantum dots, tiny semiconductors that now power many electronics.
James Bernard, a Founding Editor of a Hip-Hop ‘Bible,’ Dies at 58
Arts, January 22
One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the cultural mainstream.
Alfred McLaren, 93, Dies; Submariner Led Secret Cold War Missions
U.S., January 22
He participated in the first baseball game at the North Pole. Later, he became an expert in the impact of climate change on Arctic ice sheets.
Barbara G. Walker, Guru to the Kniterati, Is Dead at 95
Style, January 22
After teaching herself to knit, she invented and cataloged stitch patterns, publishing seven foundational books that sold hundreds of thousands of copies.
Rifaat al-Assad, Paramilitary Leader and ‘Butcher of Hama,’ Dies at 88
World, January 22
The brother and uncle of Syrian tyrants, he commanded a unit that killed up to 40,000 civilians in a 1982 uprising against his family’s rule.
Barbara Aronstein Black, a First as a Law School Dean, Dies at 92
U.S., January 21
A legal historian, she broke a gender barrier as the first woman to lead an Ivy League law school, serving as dean of Columbia Law from 1986 to 1991.
Stephen Hess, 92, an Eminent, and Quotable, Political Scientist, Dies
U.S., January 21
A Brookings Institution scholar, he advised presidents and wrote books on the media (assessing reporters in one) and government (including a study of beleaguered press officers).
Manolo Villaverde, Tender Father on Bilingual TV Show, Dies at 89
Arts, January 21
He played Pepe Peña on “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?,” a series about a Cuban American family that is believed to be the United States’ first bilingual sitcom.
Georges Borchardt, 97, Dies; Literary Agent Championed Wiesel’s ‘Night’
Obituaries, January 20
Renowned in his field, he counted among his clients five Nobel laureates, including Elie Wiesel, and eight Pulitzer winners as well as the estates of Tennessee Williams and Aldous Huxley.
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
Business, January 20
He transformed his Japanese photo booth business into a gaming industry game giant that created Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
Valentino Garavani, diseñador de moda italiano, muere a los 93 años
En español, January 19
Valentino, como era conocido, creó una de las marcas más duraderas de la industria de la moda, y se convirtió en un miembro, como sus clientes, de la alta sociedad.
Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ Dies at 93
Style, January 19
Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.
Ralph Towner, Eclectic Guitarist With the Ensemble Oregon, Dies at 85
Arts, January 18
A composer and pianist as well, he was a prolific recording artist who integrated jazz, classical and world music traditions in a career that spanned seven decades.
Wilbur Wood, Ironman Knuckleballer for the White Sox, Is Dead at 84
Sports, January 18
He threw more innings in a season than any player since 1917. A three-time All-Star, he also had four 20-win seasons.
Joe Montgomery, Who Made Bicycles Lighter, Dies at 86
Obituaries, January 18
A founder of Cannondale, he was among the first in the U.S. to mass-produce bikes frames out of large-diameter aluminum tubes, replacing heavier steel.
Tina Packer, Powerhouse of Shakespeare Performance, Dies at 87
Theater, January 18
She was a founder and the longtime artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, a repertory theater in western Massachusetts, and directed all his plays.
Kristina Gjerde, Advocate for Ocean Biodiversity, Dies at 68
Climate, January 17
She played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the high seas, an agreement that went into effect this weekend.
Joel Primack, Physicist Who Helped Explain the Cosmos, Dies at 80
Science, January 17
A professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, he was a key contributor to a landmark paper that laid out how the universe came to look like it does today.
Rhoda Levine, Pathbreaking Opera Director, Dies at 93
Arts, January 17
Starting out in the 1970s as a rare woman in a field dominated by men, she directed the premieres of a pair of politically charged modern classics.
Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History
World, January 17
One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier than historians had thought.
Walter Steding, Otherworldly One-Man Band and Portraitist, Is Dead at 75
Arts, January 16
A self-taught musician, he wore flashing goggles while playing the violin. But his real skill was as a painter, and his portraits offered an eerie commentary on the times.
Leonard D. Jacoby, 83, Dies; Brought Legal Services to the Masses
Business, January 15
He and Steven Z. Meyers opened their first low-cost legal clinic in 1972. Within a decade, they had revolutionized the legal industry.
Jim Hartung, Gymnast Who Helped Deliver U.S. Gold, Dies at 65
Sports, January 15
In an upset victory over China at the 1984 Olympics, he and five others became the only American men ever to win the gold medal in the gymnastics team competition.
Alexander Brothers Accuser Was Found Dead Last Year, Authorities Say
New York, January 15
The death of Kate Whiteman, whose accusation of sexual assault against Oren and Alon Alexander opened a floodgate of similar allegations, is under investigation.
Harvey Pratt, Who Designed the Native American Veterans Memorial, Dies at 84
Arts, January 15
A self-taught artist, he also spent more than half a century creating forensic sketches and reconstructions for law-enforcement agencies.
John Cunningham, Character Actor and Broadway Stalwart, Dies at 93
Theater, January 15
He was a familiar face from Broadway productions of “Company,” “Titanic” and “Six Degrees of Separation” and numerous film and TV appearances.
Frank Dunlop, 98, Dies; Gave British Theater a Free-Spirited Spin
Theater, January 14
In 1970, he founded London’s Young Vic, an adventurous “people’s theater” — the Who took the stage at one point — before shaking up the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
World, January 14
He played a key role in ending apartheid South Africa’s secret weapons program in the 1980s by helping the African National Congress bomb critical facilities.
Rebecca Kilgore, 76, Dies; Acclaimed Interpreter of American Songbook
Arts, January 14
An elegant jazz singer with adventurous taste, she counted among her fans the performer Michael Feinstein and the songwriter Dave Frishberg, who called her technique “flawless.”
Jim McBride Dies at 78; Brought Honky-Tonk Back to Country Music
Arts, January 14
He was best known for his long-running collaboration with Alan Jackson and their signature hit, “Chattahoochee.”
David Webb, Investor Who Took on Hong Kong Tycoons, Dies at 60
World, January 14
From his internet platform, he became a tenacious watchdog fighting financial regulators for minority shareholders and exposing shady business dealings.
Claudette Colvin, Who Refused to Give Her Bus Seat to a White Woman, Dies at 86
U.S., January 13
Her defiance of Jim Crow laws in 1955 made her a star witness in a landmark segregation suit, but her act was overshadowed months later when Rosa Parks made history with a similar stand.
Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
Arts, January 13
His chronicles of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.
Elle Simone Scott, Chef and Cooking Show Stalwart, Dies at 49
Food, January 13
She was the first Black cast member on the PBS show “America’s Test Kitchen,” and used her influence to help other female chefs of color.
David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75
Health, January 12
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.
Hessy Levinsons Taft, una bebé judía elegida como ‘bebé ario ideal’, muere a los 91 años
En español, January 12
La historia se convirtió en motivo de orgullo para Taft y sus padres por la forma en que ilustraba la absurda pseudociencia subyacente a la ideología racial nazi.
Daniel Walker Howe, Historian of Antebellum America, Dies at 88
Obituaries, January 12
He saw the origins of modern America in the years between 1815 and 1848, when revolutions in technology and media transformed a nation of isolated farms.
Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
Obituaries, January 11
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Richard Codey, Former New Jersey Governor, Dies at 79
New York, January 11
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
Obituaries, January 11
His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”
Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs
Arts, January 11
The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of the Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
Obituaries, January 11
His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.
Stewart Cheifet, Host of TV’s ‘Computer Chronicles,’ Dies at 87
Technology, January 10
He spent two decades hosting the PBS series, during the formative years of personal computing. It was seen in more than 300 cities at its peak.
Mohammed Harbi, Who Rewrote Algeria’s History, Dies at 92
World, January 9
He was an official in the revolutionary government, then, after the country won independence from France, was imprisoned and eventually wrote from exile.
Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91
World, January 9
Without her parents’ knowledge, her portrait was entered as a prank in a contest in 1935 to represent the ideal Aryan infant — and she won.
Bahram Beyzaie, Filmmaker Who Led Iran’s New Wave, Dies at 87
Movies, January 9
Despite a ceaseless battle against government censors, he was celebrated as one of his country’s greatest auteurs, winning praise from luminaries like Martin Scorsese.
Joel Habener, Whose Research Led to Weight-Loss Drugs, Dies at 88
Health, January 9
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.
Thomas V. Cash, Cartel-Busting D.E.A. Official in Miami, Dies at 85
U.S., January 9
He helped take down the Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega and the Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Jerome Lowenstein, 92, Dies; Teaching Doctor With a Literary Sideline
Books, January 9
When not guiding students in a compassionate approach to patient care, he led a tiny publishing imprint that put out a much-rejected debut novel that won a surprise Pulitzer Prize.
Amos Poe, New York’s No Wave Film Pioneer, Dies at 76
Arts, January 8
He documented the punk and post-punk music scene in the East Village, leading an independent film movement that was proudly unprofessional.
Ron Protas, Polarizing Keeper of Martha Graham’s Legacy, Dies at 84
Arts, January 8
Graham, the great modern dance choreographer, named him her heir, setting off a bitter legal battle between him and the troupe she founded.
Lynda Blackmon Lowery, One of the Youngest Selma Marchers, Dies at 75
U.S., January 8
Her activism began as a teenager in 1963, when she heard the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. It set her on a path to nonviolent protest.
Glenn Hall, Pathbreaking All-Star Hockey Goalie, Dies at 94
Sports, January 8
Known as “Mr. Goalie,” he created the so-called butterfly style and played in a record 502 consecutive games, without wearing a mask. He received 300 stitches.
Arthur Cohn, Film Producer With an Oscar-Winning Touch, Dies at 98
Movies, January 7
Six of his movies received Academy Awards, including the Italian drama “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and the trade-union strike documentary “American Dream.”
Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
Arts, January 7
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
Obituaries, January 7
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
Movies, January 6
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Béla Tarr, titán del cine contemplativo, muere a los 70 Años
En español, January 6
Entre las películas del maestro húngaro están ‘Sátántangó’ y ‘Las armonías de Werckmeister’.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
Movies, January 6
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
Steve Sheetz, Who Popularized Convenience Stores as a C.E.O., Dies at 77
Obituaries, January 6
Sheetz, a family-owned company that started with a single convenience store in Altoona, Pa., has more than 800 locations in seven states.
David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Steered the Watergate ‘Plumbers’
U.S., January 5
He took part in White House machinations to stop damning leaks of classified information and directed the break-in at the Democrats’ headquarters that undid a presidency.
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 96
World, January 5
Ms. Schloss, who was sent to Auschwitz as a teenager, dedicated her life to educating people about her experiences and the dangers of prejudice.
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
World, January 5
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”
Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
Obituaries, January 4
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.
Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78
Arts, January 4
A champion of the story ballet, he built a tightly knit community in New York around his classes at Ballet Academy East and his company, Dances Patrelle.
Asad Haider, Leftist Critic of Identity Politics, Dies at 38
U.S., January 3
In “Mistaken Identity: Race and Class in the Age of Trump,” he argued that focusing on identity obscured a more fundamental injustice: economic inequality.
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.