Edith Eva Eger, Psychologist Who Barely Survived Auschwitz, Dies at 98
Books, Yesterday
Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.
Alex Zanardi, Racer Who Made Daring Comeback After Crash, Dies at 59
Sports, Yesterday
After losing both legs, the Italian champion persevered in auto racing. He also became a hand-cycling marathoner and Paralympian.
J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89
Books, Yesterday
Even admirers admitted his densely intellectual work could be “punishing.” Still, some considered him one of England’s most important poets.
Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir
World, Yesterday
“Wild Swans,” a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao’s regime.
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
Books, Yesterday
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
Manuela Hoelterhoff, Pulitzer-Winning Arts Critic, Dies at 77
Arts, May 7
She won the top journalism honor for criticism while with The Wall Street Journal. She later wrote a wry, perceptive book about the backstage world of opera.
Kendall Myers, estadounidense que espiaba para Cuba, muere a los 88 años
En español, May 6
Mientras trabajaba para el Departamento de Estado, entregó información ultrasecreta a sus contactos cubanos durante 30 años. Fue condenado a cadena perpetua.
George Herms Dies at 90; Turned Castoff Objects Into Art
Arts, May 6
One of the last Beat Generation artists, he embraced the messiness of everyday life, making collages and assemblages from rusty junk and decaying objects.
Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
U.S., May 6
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole.
Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88
U.S., May 6
While working for the State Department, he delivered top secret information to his Cuban handlers for 30 years. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
James Loehr, Who Showed Athletes the Power of the Mind, Dies at 83
Sports, May 6
He began practicing sports psychology before it was a profession, teaching athletes the importance of mental resilience and how to cultivate it.
Ted Turner, creador de CNN y del ciclo de noticias de 24 horas, muere a los 87 años
En español, May 6
Pionero de los medios de comunicación del siglo XX, dirigió un vasto imperio de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento.
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
Business, May 6
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
Donlyn Lyndon, Last Surviving Creator of the Sea Ranch, Dies at 90
Arts, May 5
With his classmates Charles Moore, William Turnbull Jr. and Richard Whitaker, he designed an icon of modern architecture on a windswept bluff in Northern California.
María Nieves Rego, Who Helped Spark a Tango Renaissance, Dies at 91
Arts, May 5
With her dance partner and onetime husband, Juan Carlos Copes, she reinvented tango for a global stage, including in the hit stage show “Tango Argentino.”
Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap, Dies at 94
Business, May 4
The company she started in 1969 with her husband, Don, grew from a single store selling jeans and records to a $16 billion brand that remade the apparel industry.
Do You Know These Unfinished Novels That Were Published Anyway?
Interactive, May 4
Try this short quiz on books that arrived after their authors departed.
John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87
Sports, May 4
He called over 5,600 games, more than any other announcer for the team, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.
Jack Thornell, Pulitzer Winning A.P. Photographer, Dies at 86
Obituaries, May 3
He captured one of the most wrenching moments of the civil rights struggle: the agony of James Meredith after he was shot on a Mississippi highway.
Ronald Smothers, Times Reporter Who Covered Protest and Politics, Dies at 79
U.S., May 3
In a career that included 35 years at The New York Times, he chronicled the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential run and the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Nicole Hollander, Acerbic Feminist Cartoonist, Dies at 86
Arts, May 2
For more than 30 years, she wrote and illustrated “Sylvia,” a comic strip about a tart-tongued, witty woman unafraid of expressing her many opinions.
Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82
U.S., May 2
A three-time gold medalist in the 1960s, he was a champion when athletes were expected to be stoic and vulnerability was viewed as a sign of mental weakness.
Seymour Bernstein Dies at 99; Stage Fright Cut Short His Piano Career
Arts, May 1
After giving his last public concert in 1977, he moved into teaching. A 2014 documentary directed by Ethan Hawke put him in the spotlight once more.
Andy Kershaw, Radio D.J. Who Tuned Britons Into World Music, Dies at 66
Arts, May 1
A longtime BBC host, he traveled the world in search of artists his audience “didn’t know they wanted.” Then he took an unexpected turn into war reporting.
Stephanie Chernikowski, 84, Dies; Photographed the ‘Rough Magic’ of Punk
Arts, May 1
She captured the radiant chaos at New York City clubs like CBGB in the 1970s, when bands like the Ramones, Blondie and the Patti Smith Group were emerging.
Gerry Conway, a Creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man Comics, Dies at 73
Arts, May 1
The brutal assassin’s skull logo later took on new life as a political symbol. Mr. Conway was also responsible for the death of Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker’s love interest.
Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88
Arts, April 30
Along with contemporaries like Anselm Kiefer, he mounted a frontal attack on Minimalism and Conceptualism, the dominant “cool” styles of the 1970s.
Dean Tavoularis, Oscar-Winning Production Designer for Coppola, Dies at 93
Movies, April 30
He worked on 13 Francis Ford Coppola films, including “The Godfather” trilogy and “Apocalypse Now,” and recreated the Las Vegas Strip for “One From the Heart.”
David Allan Coe, Singer Who Personified Outlaw Country, Dies at 86
Arts, April 30
Mr. Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It” and other hits, was a transgressive exponent of the outlaw country movement of the 1970s and ’80s.
J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
Science, April 30
A risk-taking outsider, he brought speed, competition and controversy to one of science’s biggest races.
Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
Arts, April 29
The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.
Lester Wright, the Fastest Known Centenarian, Dies at 103
Sports, April 29
In 2022, at 100, he set what was believed to be a world record in the 100-meter dash at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, beating 86- and 92-year-old competitors.
Peter Raven Dies at 89; Botanist Warned of Perils of Climate Change
Science, April 29
He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and laid out the existential threats posed by deforestation and unchecked development.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Everyone Was a Few Drinks In’
Style, April 29
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74
U.S., April 29
A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Donald W. Riegle, Representative Who Switched Parties, Dies at 88
U.S., April 28
Elected to Congress in 1966 as a Republican from Michigan, he grew disenchanted with his party during the Nixon presidency and became a progressive Democratic senator.
Offbeat Obituaries Honor Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)
U.S., April 28
Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.
Nick Pope, U.F.O. Sleuth Who Chased the Truth, Dies at 60
Science, April 28
Often likened to Agent Mulder from “The X-Files,” he worked for Britain’s defense ministry and became a leading commentator on extraterrestrial matters.
Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80
Arts, April 27
With towering hairdos and perfect harmonies, she and her cousins Ronnie and Estelle brought a fresh edge to the girl-group sound in hits like “Be My Baby.”
Luis Puenzo, Director of Oscar-Winning Argentine Film, Dies at 80
Movies, April 27
“The Official Story,” set during Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship, won the country its first Academy Award for best foreign language film, in 1986.
David Malouf, Novelist of Australia’s Divided Heritage, Dies at 92
Books, April 27
Declared a national living treasure in 1997, he wrote poetry and short stories but was best known for his nine novels, including “The Great World.”
Raghu Rai, Photographer Who Captured Modern India, Dies at 83
World, April 27
Mr. Rai documented major figures like the Dalai Lama and Indira Gandhi, as well as the victims of a poison gas leak in the city of Bhopal.
Eugene Braunwald, Whose Research Reshaped Cardiology, Dies at 96
Health, April 25
His work changed how doctors understood heart attacks, heart failure and coronary artery disease, and helped lead to therapies that saved millions of lives.
Semyon Gluzman, 79, Dies; Doctor Dared to Criticize Soviet Psychiatry
World, April 25
He was imprisoned for calling attention to the practice of declaring dissidents mentally ill. He later led efforts to confront his field’s dark past.
Sonia Pressman Fuentes, Early Women’s Rights Lawyer, Dies at 97
U.S., April 25
In a conversation with the feminist writer Betty Friedan, she planted the seed that became the National Organization for Women.
Lionel Rosenblatt Dies at 82; Led Daring Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees
World, April 25
In an unsanctioned mission, the Foreign Service officer helped evacuate about 200 South Vietnamese citizens from Saigon days before the city fell in 1975.
Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88
Arts, April 24
A top Nashville musician, he played for Bob Dylan and on “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Jolene,” and was in the country-rock groups Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry.
Aldwyth, Ascetic Whose Artwork Reordered the World, Dies at 90
Arts, April 24
An austere lifestyle allowed her to make epic collages and Joseph Cornell-like contraptions that told stories about art history and her place in — and outside — it.
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning
Arts, April 24
Influenced by Indian raga and nontraditional tuning systems, he created hypnotic works with a spiritual bent and created an unconventional piano.
Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74
Science, April 23
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67
Arts, April 23
He appeared in 13 seasons of the long-running reality television show about storage-unit auctions. He later opened an antique shop in Arizona.
Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse
Arts, April 23
Treated brutally, she went from celebrated child star to 15-year-old “burned-out candle.” Against the odds, she later resumed performing.
Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81
Arts, April 23
A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony.
Joy Harmon, Car-Washing Temptress in ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ Dies at 87
Movies, April 22
All it took was a bucket of soapy water and a slinky housedress for her to achieve movie immortality in the 1967 Paul Newman classic.
Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76
Arts, April 22
He was the eldest original member of the Osmonds, a family singing group that hit it big in the 1970s with songs like “One Bad Apple.”
Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77
Movies, April 22
In films like “Day for Night,” “La Balance” and “The Return of Martin Guerre,” she was adept at portraying sensual, reflective or excitable characters.
Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68
Sports, April 22
A Hall of Fame forward, he was a scoring machine, shooting from all over the court, and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t like,” he said.
Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
U.S., April 22
The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.
Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
Arts, April 22
The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
Andrew Hacker, Provocative Political Scientist, Dies at 96
Books, April 21
In a host of books and articles, he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math.
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
U.S., April 20
An expert on biological weapons, she emerged as an influential voice during the F.B.I.’s rocky search for a suspect after the deadly anthrax attacks of 2001.
Patrick Muldoon, Actor on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place,’ Dies at 57
Arts, April 20
He played the handsome Austin Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” in more than 400 episodes.
Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Explored Humans’ Animal Instincts in ‘The Naked Ape’
Science, April 20
An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued.
Moya Brennan, Whose Gaelic Pop Band Won Worldwide Fame, Dies at 73
Obituaries, April 19
Clannad consisted of her uncles, siblings and, briefly, her sister Enya. In a memoir, Ms. Brennan described a stormy youth followed by a Christian reawakening.
Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
Arts, April 19
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
Elaine Ingham, Who Taught That Soil Is Alive, Dies at 73
Science, April 19
A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.
Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
U.S., April 19
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.
Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73
Obituaries, April 19
He won a Grammy for the Kenny Rogers song “The Gambler,” and also wrote for Randy Travis, the Judds and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Paul Waldman, Creator and Curator of Art Museum for Birds, Dies at 89
Arts, April 18
A dyslexic teenager, he reinvented himself as a bodybuilder. Then he turned to art, producing transgressive paintings and elaborate birdhouses.
Kevin Klose, Who Made NPR a Reporting Powerhouse, Dies at 85
Business, April 17
A longtime journalist at The Washington Post, he used his unexpected fund-raising talents to greatly expand the radio organization’s coverage.
Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92
Health, April 17
A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.
Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Painter of Hotly Topical Images, Dies at 46
Arts, April 17
Her vibrant yet brooding work explored the crises of the Trump era, with paintings depicting the Jan. 6 riots and a mangled Confederate monument.
Mark Mobius, Pioneering Investor in Emerging Markets, Dies at 89
Business, April 17
Gaining a reputation as the brilliant, risk-taking “Indiana Jones” of his field, he encouraged investors to take chances on Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Bob Hall, First Wheelchair Champion of the Boston Marathon, Dies at 74
Sports, April 17
His accomplishment in 1975 inspired thousands of disabled athletes to participate in races around the world.
Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys
Business, April 16
You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.
Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101
New York, April 15
A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses’s wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women’s and gay rights.
Barbara Gordon, Who Wrote Memoir of Pill Addiction, Dies at 90
Books, April 15
“I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can,” which became a best seller, detailed her years of prescription drug abuse and offered an indictment of American psychiatry.
Mario Ríos Montt, prelado defensor de los derechos humanos, muere a los 94 años
En español, April 15
Lideró la oficina de derechos humanos de la Iglesia católica en Guatemala incluso cuando su hermano, el ex dictador militar del país, era investigado por genocidio.
Mario Ríos Montt, Bishop and Brother of Genocidal General, Dies at 94
World, April 14
In Guatemala, he led the Catholic Church’s human rights office. His brother, a dictator who took power in a coup, was convicted of crimes against humanity.
Ishmael Jaffree, Who Won Case Rejecting School Prayer, Dies at 80
U.S., April 14
An Alabama parent, he objected to prayer in his children’s classrooms. The Supreme Court ruled for him, a high-water mark in the push for the strict separation of church and state.
Adriano Goldschmied, ‘Godfather’ of Modern Denim, Dies at 82
Fashion, April 14
An energetic entrepreneur, he developed more than 50 brands of jeans, including Gap 1969 and other cult classics.
Sid Krofft, 96, a Creator of Trippy Kids’ Shows Like ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies
Arts, April 13
With his brother Marty, he released a string of zany children’s programs. Some became cult favorites (even among adults) and others flopped.
Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92
World, April 12
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.
Edna Foa, Who Pioneered Exposure Therapy to Treat PTSD, Dies at 88
Health, April 12
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.
David Sklansky, ‘Mathematician’ of High-Stakes Poker, Dies at 78
U.S., April 11
As “the first nerd to enter poker,” he helped transform a game long ruled by intuition into one based on game theory, probability and logic.
Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
Arts, April 11
A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town.
Davey Lopes, Base-Stealing Maestro, Is Dead at 80
Sports, April 10
He was one of baseball’s most efficient thieves, and part of a storied infield quartet with the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing in four World Series.
Thomas S. Langner, Who Linked Social Ills to Mental Illness, Dies at 102
Science, April 10
He helped lead what became known as the Midtown Manhattan Study, which showed that mental impairment is highly correlated with low socioeconomic status.
Eliot Engel, a 16-Term Bronx Liberal in Congress, Dies at 79
New York, April 10
After defeating a Democratic fixture in a 1988 primary, he rose to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee, then was toppled himself in 2020, undone by an overheard comment.
Fred Drasner, a Feisty Leader of The Daily News, Is Dead at 83
Business, April 10
A former New York cabdriver who never lost his edge, he was co-publisher alongside Mort Zuckerman as he took on rival papers in the so-called tabloid wars.
Hilde Limondjian, Met Museum’s Longtime Concert Impresario, Dies at 89
Arts, April 10
She gave New York debuts to artists like Cecilia Bartoli and Peter Serkin, and introduced new music by Philip Glass and others.
Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86
Business, April 10
His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.
Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead
Arts, April 9
A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.
Rodolfo Acuña, 93, Forthright Scholar at Forefront of Chicano Studies, Dies
U.S., April 9
An activist in the academy, he wrote a foundational text in the field, “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos.” It is still in print and still assigned to students.
Leon Radvinsky, arquitecto del éxito de OnlyFans, muere a los 43 años
En español, March 26
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.
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.