Peter Watkins, Provocateur With a Movie Camera, Dies at 90
Movies, Today
His Oscar-winning 1965 film “The War Game” depicted a post-nuclear-attack England, one of his many fictionalized docudramas against war and repression.
Anthony Grey, Journalist Held Hostage by China for Two Years, Dies at 87
World, Today
A correspondent for Reuters, he became a global symbol of China’s isolation and of the anti-foreigner hysteria spawned by its Cultural Revolution.
Nabil Shaban, Acclaimed Actor and Advocate for the Disabled, Dies at 72
Theater, Today
Born without the use of his legs, he appeared memorably on television on “Doctor Who” and onstage as, among many other roles, Hamlet.
Robert H. Bartlett, Father of Innovative Life-Support System, Dies at 86
Science, Today
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Pauline Collins, 85, Dies; Stage and Screen Star of ‘Shirley Valentine’
Movies, Today
She often played a particularly British character: a bubbly yet resilient woman facing down the corrosive effects of everyday modern life.
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
Science, Yesterday
His decoding the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
Gillian Tindall, 87, Dies; Author Who Probed the Layers of Places
Books, Yesterday
A novelist and biographer, she was also a preservationist, and her meticulous investigations of houses, villages and cities revealed intricate histories.
When a Vietnam Protest on Campus Turned Deadly
U.S., Yesterday
In May 1970, National Guard troops clashed with students at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed, and nine were injured.
John Cleary, Wounded in Kent State Shooting, Dies at 74
U.S., Yesterday
A photo of him lying on the ground and bleeding made the cover of Life magazine after the 1970 shooting.
Fatos Nano, Albanian Leader in Era of Chaos and Transition, Dies at 73
World, Yesterday
A consummate political survivor during his country’s shift from brutal communist regime to flawed democracy, he served three stints as prime minister.
Sri Owen, Who Popularized Indonesian Cuisine, Dies at 90
Food, November 6
Settling in England as a young woman, she turned her nostalgia for the food of her youth in Sumatra into a career as an influential cookbook author.
Stanley Chesley, Class-Action Lawyer Called ‘Master of Disaster,’ Dies at 89
U.S., November 6
He won billions of dollars for plaintiffs in major suits against corporations but was disbarred for siphoning money from clients.
Edward Arrigoni, 91, Dies; His ‘Cop-Shot’ Charity Rewards Tipsters
New York, November 6
A bus company executive, he founded an organization that offers $10,000 for information on gunmen who assault police. Its posters are ubiquitous in the New York area.
Tony Harrison, British Poet of the Working Class, Dies at 88
Books, November 6
His work examined the tensions between his country’s social and economic strata, as well as his roots in postindustrial Leeds.
Ed Moloney, Chronicler of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Dies at 77
World, November 6
He wrote a history of the Irish Republican Army and directed a project that secretly collected oral histories of paramilitary fighters.
Paul Ignatius, 104, Navy Secretary and Vietnam-Era Defense Official, Dies
U.S., November 6
He oversaw supplies for the war effort under Lyndon B. Johnson and later had a brief, rocky tenure as president of The Washington Post during the Pentagon Papers case.
John Russell Taylor, 90, Dies; Cultural Critic and Hitchcock Biographer
Books, November 6
A prolific journalist and author, he wrote the only authorized biography of Alfred Hitchcock and heaped early praise on the future Nobel laureate Harold Pinter.
Bob Trumpy, Star Receiver Turned NBC Football Analyst, Dies at 80
Sports, November 4
He made his mark with the Cincinnati Bengals as a fast pass-catching tight end. He later joined announcers like Bob Costas and Dick Enberg in the broadcast booth.
Sara Terry, Photographer Who Captured War’s Aftermath, Dies at 70
Arts, November 4
Her haunting work focused on the lingering traces of conflict in places like Bosnia and Sierra Leone, after the firing had stopped.
Dick Cheney, vicepresidente poderoso y conocedor de Washington, muere a los 84 años
En español, November 4
Fue secretario de Defensa y congresista, ocupó el puesto número 2 de EE. UU. en la presidencia de George W. Bush y fue artífice de políticas en una época de guerra y cambios económicos.
Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84
U.S., November 4
A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush and was an architect of policies in an era of war and economic change.
Kim Yong-nam, Longtime Ceremonial Leader of North Korea, Dead at 97
World, November 4
In a country where political purges are frequent, Mr. Kim was a notable exception and served three generations of its dynastic rulers.
George Banks, Convicted Mass Murderer, Dies at 83
U.S., November 4
He fatally shot 13 people in Pennsylvania in September 1982 in what was then one of the nation’s worst mass shootings. Five of the victims were his own children.
Diane Ladd, Versatile Film Actress, Is Dead at 89
Movies, November 3
She was a three-time Oscar contender playing strikingly different characters, in one case starring alongside her daughter and fellow nominee, Laura Dern.
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78
Arts, November 3
She helped shape the band’s sound in the 1970s, a decade that took the band to new heights.
Maria Riva, la hija de Marlene Dietrich que desmitificó la leyenda, muere a los 100 años
En español, November 3
Tuvo una infancia caótica, como doncella y ayudante de campo de su madre. En 1993, su exitosa biografía contó el terrible precio que la fama tuvo para ambas.
Martha Layne Collins, 88, Dies; Kentucky’s First Female Governor
Obituaries, November 3
She rose from a junior high school teacher to the state’s top official, and helped persuade Toyota to build its first American factory in Georgetown, Ky.
Maria Riva, Dietrich Daughter Who Demystified the Legend, Dies at 100
Arts, November 2
She was her mother’s handmaiden and aide-de-camp. In 1993, her blockbuster biography told of the awful price she paid.
Marcyliena Morgan, Founder of Harvard’s Hip-Hop Archive, Dies at 75
Arts, November 1
Her university’s vast collection of albums, scholarly essays and other ephemera helped establish rap as a course of serious study on a par with classical music.
Rabbi Alvin Kass, N.Y.P.D. Chaplain for Nearly Six Decades, Dies at 89
New York, November 1
The youngest and longest-serving chaplain in New York City history, he was also the first Jewish chief chaplain in the modern era.
Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros, 80, Dies; Cartel Kingpin Fed Cocaine Boom
World, November 1
Before being imprisoned in the late 1980s, he made a fortune as a Honduran power broker connecting Colombian and Mexican cartels.
Zoë Wicomb, Acclaimed South African Author, Dies at 76
Books, October 31
In novels and short stories, she delivered sharp observations of the constraints and contradictions of apartheid and its aftermath.
Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
Arts, October 31
An early participant in the eccentric collection of artists known as Fluxus, she was perhaps best known for pieces centered on a humble tuna sandwich and a giant salad.
Kelvin LaVerne, Creator of Enigmatic Furnishings, Dies at 88
Arts, October 31
With his father, Philip, he made idiosyncratic, often monumental bronze work influenced by ancient themes. But was it art or was it furniture?
Selma van de Perre, Dutch Jew Who Resisted Nazis, Dies at 103
World, October 31
“It is impossible not to marvel at her steadiness and courage,” one reviewer wrote after reading her memoir.
Marthe Gautier, 96, Dies; Had Key Role in Down Syndrome Breakthrough
Health, October 30
She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the cause of that genetic condition.
Patricia Crowther, Who Brought Witchcraft Out of the Shadows, Dies at 97
Style, October 30
As a high priestess of Wicca, a branch of modern paganism founded in England, she promoted an image of witches as early feminists who were benevolent and spiritual.
Pierre Robert, Philadelphia’s ‘Citizen’ D.J., Dies at 70
Arts, October 30
He became a stalwart of Philadelphia’s rock airwaves after moving from California, broadcasting a live show for more than 40 years.
Bjorn Andresen, Reluctant ‘Most Beautiful Boy,’ Dies at 70
Movies, October 29
At 15, he played the muse to an ailing composer in Luchino Visconti’s film “Death in Venice.” He later said he’d felt sexualized by the director.
Edward J. Blakely, 87, Dies; Hired to Oversee Katrina Recovery in New Orleans
Climate, October 29
An urban planner who specialized in disaster recovery, he was brought in to revive the city after the 2005 storm. The task proved larger than one man could handle.
Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91
World, October 29
Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.
Michael McKee, Fervent Advocate for Tenants’ Rights, Dies at 85
New York, October 28
A broken window transformed him into a professional organizer and lobbyist to regulate rents and restrain landlords in New York.
Prunella Scales, Sybil on ‘Fawlty Towers,’ Dies at 93
Arts, October 28
Best known “for playing unfortunate wives,” she had a decades-long career in the theater and on television.
Jack DeJohnette, Revered Jazz Drummer, Dies at 83
Arts, October 27
Endowed with spectacular range, he played with Miles Davis, led New Directions and Special Edition, and spent decades with Keith Jarrett’s Standards Trio.
Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73
Arts, October 27
Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar.
Drew Struzan, Masterly Painter of Movie Posters, Dies at 78
Movies, October 26
He created realistic imagery for the “Star Wars” franchise, the Indiana Jones films and the “Back to the Future” trilogy. He also put Alice Cooper in a tuxedo and tails for an album cover.
Sid Davis, Reporter Who Witnessed Johnson’s Swearing-In, Dies at 97
Obituaries, October 26
A veteran journalist, he covered the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and provided the pool report on the ceremony aboard Air Force One.
Francisco Pinto Balsemão, 88, Dies; Portuguese Prime Minister and Press Champion
World, October 25
In the wake of a revolution, he helped found a leading political party and tried to conciliate warring left and right factions, although his success was limited.
Benita Valente, Acclaimed Bel Canto Soprano, Is Dead at 91
Arts, October 25
Her career spanned decades, included performances at the Metropolitan Opera and brought her effusive praise from critics and operaphiles.
June Lockhart, Beloved Television Mother, Dies at 100
Arts, October 25
She exuded earnest maternal wisdom and wistful contentment as a farm wife on “Lassie” and, later, as an interplanetary castaway on “Lost in Space.”
Arthur Waskow, 92, Influential Rabbi and Activist for Social Justice, Dies
U.S., October 25
Through more than two dozen books and two organizations he helped start, he had a profound impact on the intellectual and political life of Jewish congregations in the United States.
Sirikit, Glamorous Former Queen of Thailand Who Wielded Power, Dies at 93
World, October 24
As the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she supported local causes and traveled the world, charming government leaders and the public.
Barbara Gips, Creator of Memorable Movie Catchphrases, Dies at 89
Movies, October 24
Her best-known tagline was also her first to be published, written for “Alien”: “In space no one can hear you scream.”
Nebojsa Pavkovic, Yugoslav General Convicted of War Crimes, Dies at 79
World, October 24
Found guilty in 2009, he had been serving a 22-year sentence but was released for health reasons at the request of the Serbian government.
J. William Middendorf II, 81, Dies; Navy Secretary and Musical Diplomat
U.S., October 24
A G.O.P. fund-raiser, he was the Navy chief under Gerald R. Ford and held ambassadorships in the 1970s and ’80s. He gained notice for his classical music compositions.
Dave Ball, miembro del dúo Soft Cell, muere a los 66 años
En español, October 24
Fue productor y uno de los integrantes del dúo inglés pionero del synth-pop.
G. Michael Brown, 82, Dies; Gambling Regulator Became Casino Executive
New York, October 23
He was a watchdog over casinos when they were introduced in New Jersey. He went on to run the nation’s most profitable one, in Connecticut.
Phyllis Trible, Who Studied Bible Through Feminist Lens, Dies at 92
Books, October 23
An influential scholar, she challenged centuries of biblical interpretation that presumed that women were unequal to men in the eyes of God.
Ruth A. Lawrence, Doctor Who Championed Breastfeeding, Is Dead at 101
Health, October 23
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached.
Shelly Fireman, a Showman Restaurateur for Showgoers, Dies at 93
Food, October 23
With considerable pizazz, he ran a string of popular restaurants in Manhattan, many aimed at hooking the crowds from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway.
Dave Ball, Soft Cell Musician Known for ‘Tainted Love,’ Dies at 66
Arts, October 23
He was a producer and one half of the pioneering English synth-pop duo.
Samantha Eggar, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘The Collector,’ Dies at 86
Movies, October 22
She also had leading roles in “Doctor Dolittle” with Rex Harrison, “Walk, Don’t Run” with Cary Grant and “The Molly Maguires” with Sean Connery.
Jackie Ferrara, Artist Who Brought Mystery to Minimalism, Dies at 95
Arts, October 22
While others made sleek metallic sculptures, she favored humble materials like lumber and glue. The Times called her “one of our most gifted and inventive sculptors.”
Soo Catwoman, ‘the Female Face of Punk,’ Is Dead at 70
Fashion, October 22
With two tufts of hair on either side of her shaved head and long tendrils of eyeliner swiped across her lids, she helped define a scene.
Terry Farrell, Whose Buildings Embodied Late 20th-Century Extremes, Dies at 87
Arts, October 21
His architecture swung from austere to whimsical, with conspicuous projects like the sprawling headquarters of the British intelligence service MI6.
Stephanie Johnson, Burlesque Dancer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 81
Fashion, October 21
Her memories of her days as Tanqueray in the gritty New York of the 1960s and ’70s found a new audience in recent years and made her a social media star.
El psiquiatra que ayudó a los neoyorquinos tras el 11 de septiembre muere a los 80 años
En español, October 21
Como jefe de psiquiatría del Hospital Bellevue, brindó apoyo a los equipos de rescate y a las familias afectadas por el trauma del atentado terrorista de 2001.
Daniel Naroditsky, gran maestro de ajedrez, muere a los 29 años
En español, October 21
El ajedrecista obtuvo el título más importante del mundo en esta disciplina a los 17 años y se forjó una carrera como consumado profesor de ajedrez, comentarista y autor.
Roberta Alexander, Widely Acclaimed Soprano, Dies at 76
Arts, October 20
An African American who spent much of her career based in the Netherlands, she said her race was less of a factor in Europe when being considered for a wide variety of opera roles.
George F. Smoot, Who Showed How the Cosmos Began, Is Dead at 80
Science, October 20
He led a team of scientists who helped confirm that a Big Bang was the source of the universe. The discovery earned him a Nobel Prize.
Daniel Naroditsky, Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 29
U.S., October 20
He earned the highest title in the chess world as he built a career as an accomplished chess teacher, commentator and author.
Sam Rivers, Bassist for Limp Bizkit, Dies at 48
Arts, October 19
As a founding member of the band, he helped it achieve mainstream success.
Manuel Trujillo, Who Helped New Yorkers Heal After 9/11, Dies at 80
New York, October 18
As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.
Alison Rose, The New Yorker’s Femme Fatale, Dies at 81
Books, October 18
She started as the magazine’s glamorous receptionist and became one of its more singular writers. In one of her last articles, she memorialized her time (and lovers) there.
Chen Ning Yang, Nobel-Winning Physicist, Is Dead at 103
Science, October 18
He and a colleague, Tsung-Dao Lee, created a sensation in 1956 by proposing that one of the four forces of nature might violate a law of physics.
Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, defensora de derechos humanos en México, ha muerto a los 75 años
En español, October 17
En México, donde durante mucho tiempo ha prevalecido el machismo, Ulloa libró una lucha solitaria, a veces peligrosa, contra la prostitución y las redes organizadas de explotación sexual.
Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, Rights Advocate Who Fought Sex Traffickers, Dies at 75
World, October 17
In Mexico, where the cult of machismo has long held sway, she waged a lonely, sometimes dangerous and often single-handed fight against prostitution and organized sex rings.
Baek Sehee, Korean Writer Who Bared Her Struggles With Depression, Dies at 35
Arts, October 17
She turned recorded sessions with her therapist into a best-selling memoir, helping to normalize conversations around mental health in South Korea.
Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101
World, October 17
His televised address as prime minister delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” over wartime atrocities.
Ace Frehley, mítico guitarrista de Kiss, ha muerto a los 74 años
En español, October 17
Durante el tiempo que Frehley formó parte de Kiss, el grupo publicó 11 álbumes, tanto de estudio como en directo, que fueron discos de oro o de platino en Estados Unidos.
Ace Frehley, a Founding Member of Kiss, Is Dead at 74
Arts, October 16
A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona.
Susan Stamberg, a Longtime Voice of NPR, Is Dead at 87
Business, October 16
In 1972 she became the first woman to anchor a national evening news broadcast. She retired this summer after 50 years on the air.
Jeffrey Meldrum, Scholar Who Stalked Bigfoot, Dies at 67
Science, October 16
His willingness to bring scientific rigor to Sasquatch studies earned him the gratitude of enthusiasts and the withering scorn of debunkers.
Kanchha Sherpa, Last Member of First Team to Conquer Everest, Dies at 92
World, October 16
A trip to India to find work led to a career climbing the world’s highest mountain.
How Raila Odinga Symbolized the Good and Bad of Kenyan Politics
World, October 16
He was one of the most pivotal public figures in Kenya. He died this week after fighting against tribalism for decades.
Gilles Larrain, Photographer of 1970s Drag Culture, Dies at 86
Arts, October 16
He shot portraits of stars like John Lennon and Miles Davis. But he is best remembered for “Idols,” an intimate look at a vital New York underground.
Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93
Style, October 15
His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
Raila Odinga, Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Dies at 80
World, October 15
A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.
D’Angelo, aclamado y solitario innovador del R&B, muere a los 51 años
En español, October 14
Conquistó las listas de éxitos con “Voodoo”, un álbum que fusionaba géneros y que fue promocionado con un atrevido video musical.
D’Angelo, Acclaimed and Reclusive R&B Innovator, Dies at 51
Arts, October 14
After hitting No. 1 with “Voodoo,” his genre-melding 2000 album that he promoted with a risqué music video, he vanished for more than a decade.
Mike Greenwell, All-Star Outfielder for the Red Sox, Dies at 62
Sports, October 13
Roaming the same grass as Ted Williams, he played for Boston for his entire 12-year major league career and came in second in the 1988 M.V.P. voting.
Alfa-Betty Olsen, Behind-the-Scenes ‘Comic Conspirator,’ Dies at 88
Arts, October 13
After quietly helping Mel Brooks set the irreverent tone on “Get Smart” and “The Producers,” she had a long collaboration as a writer with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron.
Doug Lebda, LendingTree Founder and C.E.O., Dies in A.T.V. Accident
Business, October 13
Mr. Lebda died on Sunday following an all-terrain vehicle accident on his family’s North Carolina farm, a company spokeswoman said.
Milton Esterow, Who Reported on Art Stolen in World War II, Dies at 97
Arts, October 13
At The New York Times and then ARTnews, which he bought, he brought an investigative edge to stories about artwork looted by the Germans during World War II and the Soviets afterward.
Toby Talbot, Impassioned Promoter of Art Films, Dies at 96
Movies, October 13
With her husband, Dan, she ran four theaters in Manhattan and a company that distributed foreign and independent classics.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Actress, Dies at 79
Video, October 12
Diane Keaton, the vibrant and sometimes unconventional actress, author and filmmaker, has died. Representatives have not said where or when Ms. Keaton died or cited a cause.
Diane Keaton, estrella de ‘Annie Hall’, ‘El padrino’ y ‘El club de las primeras esposas’, muere a los 79 años
En español, October 12
Aportó una personalidad poco convencional a decenas de papeles en televisión y en películas que iban desde comedias disparatadas como ‘El dormilón’ hasta dramas punzantes como ‘El padrino’.
John Searle, Philosopher Who Wrestled With A.I., Dies at 93
Books, October 12
His blunt debating and imaginative theorizing about artificial intelligence and the human mind made him a leading scholar. But sexual-harassment allegations ended his career.
Susan Griffin, a Leading Voice of Ecofeminism, Is Dead at 82
Books, October 12
With books like “Woman and Nature,” she pioneered a unique form of creative nonfiction, linking violence against women to the ravaging of the environment.
Danny Thompson, Bassist Who Defied Folk Conventions, Dies at 86
Arts, October 12
A bedrock of the idiosyncratic British group Pentangle, he went on to play with a host of luminaries, including Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton and Kate Bush.
Jesse L. Douglas, Aide to King in Marches From Selma, Is Dead at 90
U.S., October 11
A lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. and a fellow preacher, he played a vital role in organizing voting-rights protests in 1965 that began with “Bloody Sunday.”
Hollywood and Fans Remember Diane Keaton
Arts, October 11
Tributes from colleagues and fans flooded social media as they learned of her death. Many celebrated her onscreen legacy and some noted her impact on their lives.
Diane Keaton, a Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘First Wives Club,’ Dies at 79
Movies, October 11
She brought an unconventional personality to scores of roles on television and in movies ranging from zany comedies like “Sleeper” to piercing dramas like “The Godfather.”
Violeta Parra, madre del folclore que redefinió la música latinoamericana
En español, October 11
Compositora e intérprete autodidacta, tuvo una vida itinerante y poco convencional dedicada a recuperar y difundir la música folclórica chilena.
Clark Olofsson, 78, Dies; Bank Robber Helped Inspire ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
World, October 10
In a 1973 heist, he and another man held hostages who surprisingly came to defend them, drawing attention to a puzzling psychological phenomenon.
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, 80, Dies; In Congress, a Lifeline for Detroit
U.S., October 10
Over seven terms, she garnered millions in funds in helping to revitalize the city. But the political scandals of her son, an ex-mayor, came to shadow her career.
Nikola Pilic, Whose Wimbledon Boycott Helped Shape Modern Tennis, Dies at 86
Sports, October 10
After he was suspended in 1973, 81 players boycotted the tournament in solidarity, highlighting a power struggle for control of the sport.
Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music
Obituaries, October 10
A self-taught composer and interpreter, she led an unconventional and itinerant life devoted to spreading Chilean folkloric music.
Peter M. Fishbein, Lawyer Accused in Savings-and-Loan Lawsuit, Dies at 91
U.S., October 10
His firm’s $41 million settlement in representing Charles H. Keating Jr. raised questions about government overreach.
Renato Casaro, ‘Michelangelo of Movie Posters,’ Dies at 89
Movies, October 10
Few moviegoers knew his name, but directors like Sergio Leone, Sylvester Stallone and Quentin Tarantino considered his vivid work invaluable.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Basketball Superfan and Team Chaplain, Dies at 106
Sports, October 10
She led the Ramblers’ players in pregame prayers, pointed out opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and supported the team in N.C.A.A. tournaments.
Jim McNeely, Innovative Composer for Jazz Big Bands, Dies at 76
Arts, October 9
A Grammy-winning pianist, he was renowned for works that created “new ideas about line, harmony, rhythm, sound and musical architecture,” one admirer wrote.
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.