Steve Kiner, Linebacker Who Was Open About Drug Use, Dies at 77
Sports, Today
He was a star at the University of Tennessee when he began using LSD, mescaline and other drugs. He said he got clean while playing in the N.F.L.
Jonnie Boer, Dutch Chef With 3 Michelin Stars, Is Dead at 60
Food, Today
Long before the New Nordic movement, he saw the value in humble ingredients. So did anyone who ate at De Librije, his acclaimed restaurant in the Netherlands.
Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 99
Science, Yesterday
As the computer age dawned, he saw how the new technology could be harnessed to mathematics to solve problems in everything from designing weapons to predicting the weather.
Walter Frankenstein, 100, Dies; Hid From the Nazis All Over Berlin
World, Yesterday
With his wife and infant sons, he took refuge in unlikely places, including an opera house, an abandoned car and a subway station converted to a bunker.
David Tracy, 86, Theologian Who Rejected Rome’s Supremacy, Dies
U.S., Yesterday
The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.
Ed Smylie, Who Saved the Apollo 13 Crew With Duct Tape, Dies at 95
Science, Yesterday
He and his team of NASA engineers jumped into action to help three astronauts bound for the moon. His quick thinking earned him a shout-out from Richard Nixon.
Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96
Theater, May 15
He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.
Malcolm Potts, Irreverent Evangelist for Contraception, Dies at 90
Science, May 15
He helped develop the device most often used for surgical abortions. He also spent more than half a century promoting women’s reproductive health in developing countries.
Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
Movies, May 15
His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on to play a wide range of roles.
Andrew Cassell, Daring Sailor Who Won Paralympic Gold, Dies at 82
Sports, May 15
He survived the deadliest race in modern yachting history, won the first Paralympic sailing contest and founded a nonprofit for sailors with disabilities.
Luigi Alva, Elegant Tenor With a Lighthearted Touch, Dies at 98
Arts, May 15
A Peruvian-born international star, he made a specialty of roles in operas by Donizetti, Rossini and Mozart, becoming one of their pre-eminent interpreters.
Nora Aunor, Singer-Actress Called ‘the Superstar’ in Philippines, Dies at 71
Arts, May 14
And her fans were called Noranians for their devotion to a performer who had enthralled her country — onscreen and on the concert stage — since she was a teenager.
Joe Louis Walker, Free-Ranging Blues Explorer, Is Dead at 75
Arts, May 14
A product of the San Francisco rock crucible of the 1960s, he fashioned his own brand of the blues, blending gospel, soul, rock and other genres.
Nahid Rachlin, Novelist Who Explored the Iranian Psyche, Dies at 85
Books, May 14
One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran.
Richard L. Garwin, a Creator of the Hydrogen Bomb, Dies at 97
Science, May 14
Many scientists contributed to the final result, but he was the one who, as a young physicist, designed the world’s most powerful weapon. He went on to advise a dozen presidents.
Christopher Bond, Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator, Dies at 86
U.S., May 14
A Republican known as Kit, he was the state’s youngest governor. When he retired from Congress after four terms, he said he didn’t want to be the state’s oldest senator.
José Mujica, expresidente de Uruguay y líder de izquierda, muere a los 89 años
En español, May 13
Fue coherente con la sencillez que predicaba, renunciando al sueldo y al patrimonio presidenciales, al tiempo que introducía políticas para cumplir su promesa de beneficiar a los ciudadanos.
José Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89
Obituaries, May 13
Serving from 2010 to 2015, he refused to accept a presidential salary or live on a presidential estate as he sought to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
Nate Holden, L.A. Democrat With a Cameo in 2024 Presidential Race, Dies at 95
U.S., May 13
An outspoken politician, he served four terms on the City Council and one in the California State Senate. And yes, that was him in the helicopter with Donald Trump.
Robert Benton, Influential Director and Screenwriter, Dies at 92
Movies, May 13
After collaborating on the script for “Bonnie and Clyde,” he went on to write and direct “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Places in the Heart.”
Elizabeth Pochoda, Journalist Who Traversed the Media World, Dies at 83
Business, May 13
She was a writer and a top editor at publications as diverse as The Nation, Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. She also helped found Grand Street and reboot Vanity Fair.
Sharpe James, Revitalizing Newark Mayor Convicted of Corruption, Dies at 89
New York, May 12
He presided over a rebirth of Newark’s downtown but was found guilty after leaving office of conspiring to sell city-owned properties to a former companion for a fraction of their value.
Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86
Business, May 12
His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products.
Terry Brunk, Professional Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer Known as Sabu, Dies
U.S., May 12
Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs.
Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dies at 73
Arts, May 11
He was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and as the first popular Mexican American country artist.
Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dead at 73
U.S., May 11
He was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and as the first popular Mexican American country artist.
William H. Luers, Diplomat Who Backed Czech Dissident Leader, Dies at 95
U.S., May 11
His longtime career in the Foreign Service included protecting Vaclav Havel, the writer and dissident who became the first president of the Czech Republic.
Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57
Arts, May 11
She had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was scheduled to announce its theme and title.
Margot Friedländer, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Her Voice, Dies at 103
World, May 10
She never spoke of her experience until after her husband’s death, when she returned to Berlin with a mission to tell her story, and to teach tolerance.
William L. Porter, Designer of Classic American Cars, Dies at 93
Arts, May 10
As a senior designer at G.M., he helped create the exuberant, elongated shape of 1960s and ’70s cars like the Pontiac GTO, the Bonneville and the Trans Am.
J.C. Snead, Golfing Nephew of His Uncle Sam, Dies at 84
Sports, May 9
He knew he could never match the success of the great Sam Snead, but he won eight tournaments on the PGA Tour and four more on the senior circuit.
Jack Katz, Pioneer of the Graphic Novel, Is Dead at 97
Arts, May 9
Hailed as a visionary (if a difficult one), he drew inspiration for his multivolume work “The First Kingdom” from no less a model than Homer.
George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90
Arts, May 9
He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Robert A.G. Monks, Crusader Against ‘Imperial’ C.E.O.s, Dies at 91
Business, May 9
A descendant of American wealth, he used his success in business to push for social responsibility in corporate leadership and encouraged shareholders to push back.
David H. Souter, Republican Justice Who Allied With Court’s Liberal Wing, Dies at 85
U.S., May 9
He left conservatives bitterly disappointed with his migration from right to left, leading to the cry of “no more Souters.”
James Foley, Who Directed ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Dies at 71
Arts, May 8
The veteran New York City-born filmmaker also directed the sequels to “Fifty Shades of Grey” and a dozen episodes of “House of Cards.”
Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88
U.S., May 8
He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.
Kenneth Walker Dies at 73; His Journalism Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
Business, May 8
He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.
Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92
Obits, May 7
As president, he helped persuade companies like Estée Lauder and Ford to advertise in the pages of the first mass-circulation magazine directed at Black women.
Jim Dent, Long-Driving Golfer on PGA and Senior Tours, Dies at 85
Obits, May 7
Honing his skills on segregated courses, he became one of the few Black golfers in the pro ranks, following the lead of Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown and Lee Elder.
Lulu Roman, Who Brought Big-Hearted Sass to ‘Hee Haw,’ Dies at 78
Obits, May 6
Obesity was a source of trauma for her, but also of her comedy, which she showcased, along with gospel singing, on the long-running down-home variety show.
Philip Sunshine, 94, Dies; Pioneer in Treatment of Premature Babies
Obits, May 6
A founder of neonatology, he helped revolutionize the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. “We were able to keep babies alive that would not have survived,” he said.
Will Hutchins, Gentle TV Cowboy Lawman in ‘Sugarfoot,’ Dies at 94
Obits, May 4
He starred in one of the westerns that dominated TV in the late 1950s. After losing traction in Hollywood, he became a traveling clown.
Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96
Obits, May 4
After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and devices.
Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98
Obits, May 4
She was in films with Greta Garbo, who became a friend, and Myrna Loy, Bette Davis and others. She ended her career after being sexually harassed.
Bob Filner, Mayor of San Diego Who Left Amid Scandal, Dies at 82
Obits, May 3
A progressive member of Congress for two decades, he resigned as mayor after 18 women accused him of sexual harassment.
Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67
Obits, May 3
After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a director and impresario in Europe and New York.
Mike Peters, Frontman of the Alarm, Is Dead at 66
Obits, May 2
Leading the Welsh band known for 1980s anthems like “Sixty Eight Guns,” he later became a strong voice in the fight against cancer, which he battled for decades.
Stephen Mo Hanan, Who Played Three Roles in ‘Cats,’ Dies at 78
Obits, May 2
He sang arias on the streets of San Francisco, performed on Broadway and collaborated on a musical about Al Jolson, which he also starred in.
George Ryan, Illinois Governor Who Halted Prison Executions, Dies at 91
Obits, May 2
A Republican, he imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, saying he could not support a death-row system “so fraught with error” that it might end an innocent life.
Joel Krosnick, Longtime Juilliard String Quartet Cellist, Dies at 84
Obits, May 2
Widely admired for his intense and precise playing, Mr. Krosnick stayed with the quartet for over 40 years, longer than either of his cellist predecessors.
Ruth Buzzi, Purse-Wielding Gladys of ‘Laugh-In,’ Is Dead at 88
Obits, May 2
She had other roles onstage and on TV, but none more memorable than the wary spinster fending off male advances on that raucous sketch show.
Brazilian Nun Who Was World’s Oldest Person Dies at 116
Obits, May 2
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas received a blessing from Pope Francis when she turned 110. She would have turned 117 in a few weeks.
Jill Sobule, Who Sang the Original ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies at 66
Obits, May 2
Ms. Sobule, known for her advocacy as well as her music, died in a house fire. She had been scheduled to perform songs from an autobiographical musical she wrote.
Bobby Torre, the Soul of a Saloon, J.G. Melon, Dies at 81
Obits, May 1
His ribald one-liners, oddball knowledge and generosity helped define Melon’s, an Upper East Side fixture, where he manned the door for decades.
Odile de Vasselot, Teenage Aristocrat in the French Resistance, Dies at 103
Obits, May 1
During World War II, she deceived her watchful mother so she could take part in dangerous missions. Later, she founded a girls’ school in Ivory Coast.
Stan Love, Athlete With a Beach Boys Connection, Dies at 76
Obits, May 1
A former N.B.A. player and the father of the All-Star Kevin Love, he was also the brother of the pop group’s Mike Love and a caretaker for its troubled leader, Brian Wilson.
David Horowitz, Leftist Turned Trump Defender, Is Dead at 86
U.S., April 30
Once a Marxist, he came to embrace hard-right positions, including the falsehood that Mr. Trump won in 2020, and to mentor Stephen Miller, later the Trump adviser.
Ted Kotcheff, Director Who Brought Rambo to the Screen, Dies at 94
Movies, April 30
His films, including “First Blood” and “Weekend at Bernie’s,” covered a range of genres. He was later an executive producer of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104
World, April 30
Soon after her officer training in Washington, she was recruited to a classified code-breaking team. She kept her work secret for decades, even from her family.
Andrew Gross, Best-Selling Writer of Thrillers, Is Dead at 72
Books, April 30
A successful New York apparel executive, he switched gears in midlife and became a novelist, writing numerous best sellers, including five with James Patterson.
Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85
Obits, April 29
An admirer of Nat King Cole, he began as a child performer and as part of a family trio before emerging as a master of the American Songbook.
Jane Gardam, Witty Novelist of a Waning British Empire, Dies at 96
Obits, April 29
“The Queen of the Tambourine,” “Old Filth” and other fiction vividly captured both working-class and aristocratic Britain in the last years of the colonial era.
Peter Lovesey, a Master of British Whodunits, Is Dead at 88
Obits, April 28
He wrote a series of witty police procedurals set in Victorian England and then turned to the present, introducing a cantankerous and technology-averse detective.
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Sinuous Ballet Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 82
Obits, April 28
He brought grace and power to his roles before a serious injury encouraged him to try choreography — “maybe the richest part of my life.”
Dick Barnett, Champion Knick With a Singular Jump Shot, Dies at 88
Obits, April 27
A high-scoring guard, he played on New York’s two title-winning teams in the 1970s. He was remembered for his “fall back, baby” shooting style.
Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West
Obits, April 27
He deconstructed what he called “the colonial library”: the accounts of Africa by Europeans whose aim, he said, was to further colonialism.
Zurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91
Obits, April 27
In bronze, he glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin, often to the public’s distaste. Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.
Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Star and Judge, Dies at 44
Arts, April 27
Fans knew Ms. Caliente for her sense of humor, vigorous dance skills and interactions with fellow cast members on the popular drag television show.
Alexis Herman, First Black Secretary of Labor, Is Dead at 77
Obits, April 27
A social worker, she became a Democratic Party insider and joined President Bill Clinton’s cabinet during his second term.
David Thomas, Who Led the ‘Avant-Garage’ Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71
Obits, April 26
As a singer and songwriter, he pushed the boundaries of punk and art-rock, producing a half century of music, writings and performances and always upending expectations.
Jed the Fish, Quirky Pioneer of Los Angeles Radio, Dies at 69
Obits, April 26
With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.
Virginia Giuffre, voz en el escándalo de tráfico sexual de Epstein, muere a los 41 años
En español, April 26
Acusó a Jeffrey Epstein y a su cómplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, de reclutarla para unirse a su red depredadora y demandó al príncipe Andrés por agresión sexual.
Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex-Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41
U.S., April 26
She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their sex-trafficking ring and sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.
David Paton, Creator of the Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94
Obits, April 25
An idealistic ophthalmologist, he came up with an ingenious way to treat blindness in far-flung places: by outfitting an airplane with an operating room.
David Briggs, a Music Force in Alabama and Nashville, Dies at 82
Obits, April 25
A first-call keyboardist, he worked with Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton, helped make Muscle Shoals a recording hub, and had a key role in redefining the sound of country.
Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81
Obits, April 25
Many considered him to be the greatest American amateur since Bobby Jones. So why didn’t he try for the PGA Tour? An old hand injury had something to do with it.
Patrick Adiarte, Actor Seen in Musicals and on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82
Obits, April 25
As a young immigrant from the Philippines, he had roles on Broadway in “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song.” He was later a familiar face on TV.
Gretchen Dow Simpson, Creator of New Yorker Covers, Dies at 85
Obits, April 25
A Massachusetts native, she painted geometrically precise images of rural and seaside New England dwellings that found fans among the storied magazine’s ardent readers.
Steve McMichael, Hall of Fame Tackle for Champion Bears, Dies at 67
Obits, April 24
He was a ferocious part of a dominant defense that swept the 1985 Chicago team to victory in the Super Bowl. After 15 N.F.L. seasons, he became a pro wrestler.
Andrea Nevins, Who Turned Offbeat Subjects Into Moving Films, Dies at 63
Obits, April 24
Her documentaries, one of which received an Oscar nomination, explored subjects like punk-rock dads and Barbie dolls.
Robert S. Douglas, Founder of the Black Dog Apparel Company, Dies at 93
Obits, April 24
The logo for his tavern on Martha’s Vineyard transformed a black Labrador-boxer mix into an international emblem for summertime.
Leonard Zeskind, Who Foresaw the Rise of White Nationalism, Dies at 75
Obits, April 24
With “Blood and Politics,” he predicted that anti-immigrant ideologies would become part of mainstream American politics, and warned about downplaying the threat.
Masahiro Shinoda, Leading Light of Japan’s New Wave Cinema, Dies at 94
Obits, April 24
His films tapped into the fantasies of disgruntled youth by embracing brazen sexuality and countercultural politics. But unlike his peers, he did not shun tradition.
Mike Patrick, Voice of Sunday Night N.F.L. Games on ESPN, Dies at 80
Obits, April 23
He did the cable network’s play-by-play for college basketball, football and baseball games, but his most important assignment was “Sunday Night Football.”
Marco Grassi, Who Brought Old Paintings Back to Life, Dies at 90
Obits, April 23
As a restorer who specialized in late medieval and early Renaissance paintings from Italy, he was in intimate touch with the paintings of long-dead masters.
Arthur Fleischer Jr., Prominent Lawyer in Corporate Takeovers, Dies at 92
Obits, April 23
He was a top deal maker in the world of mergers and acquisitions, during the 1980s takeover boom and beyond. He also had a keen interest in art.
Karen Durbin, 80, Dies; ‘Fearless’ Feminist Who Edited The Village Voice
Obits, April 23
A fierce advocate of sexual liberation, she pushed the alternative weekly to cover women’s issues, as well as gay rights and avant-garde culture.
Barry Benepe, Who Gave New York Its Greenmarkets, Dies at 96
Obits, April 23
He brought farm-grown produce to the city’s streets, creating the largest network of farmers’ markets in the country and helping to revive neighborhoods.
Roy Thomas Baker, 78, Producer of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and More, Dies
Obits, April 22
Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped churn out hits for acts like Queen, the Cars, Journey and Foreigner.
Eunice Golden, Artist Who Mapped the Male Nude, Dies at 98
Obits, April 22
Like many feminist artists, she took the body as her subject. But while others were exploring their own bodies, she painted the male anatomy.
Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87
Obits, April 22
Her career at Israel’s national intelligence agency included working undercover before serving as deputy under three directors.
Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths of Urban and Suburban Life
Obits, April 21
A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees.
Chuck Connelly, Combative Neo-Expressionist Artist, Dies at 70
Obits, April 21
His heavily textured paintings brought him renown in the 1980s. In the ’90s, Nick Nolte played a character inspired by him in a Martin Scorsese film.
Requiems and Tears for Pope Francis
Letters, April 21
An initial sampling of reaction to the death of Pope Francis. Also: A books case before the Supreme Court; protecting our democracy.
The Legacy of Pope Francis
Video, April 21
Pope Francis passed away after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. His supporters remembered the first Latin American pontiff for his inclusive leadership style, while conservative Catholics accused him of diluting church teachings.
Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88
Obits, April 21
After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.
Max Romeo, Leading Voice in the Heyday of Roots Reggae, Dies at 80
Obits, April 19
His early hits were filled with sexual innuendo. But he later switched to a soulful political message that resonated in 1970s Jamaica and beyond.
Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
Obits, April 19
His LeapPad tablets, which helped children read, found their way into tens of millions of homes beginning in 1999.
Joe Nickell, Paranormal Investigator and ‘Real-Life Scully,’ Dies at 80
Obits, April 18
A professional skeptic, he took on hundreds of mysteries, offering rational explanations for the Loch Ness monster, the Shroud of Turin and countless hauntings.
Mac Gayden, Stellar Nashville Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 83
Obits, April 18
Heard on Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” among other albums, he also sang and was a writer of the perennial “Everlasting Love.”
Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85
Obits, April 18
He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies.
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a Calming Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dies at 85
Obits, April 18
From 2003 to 2009, he brought a quiet style of leadership to his Southeast Asian nation after the strongman rule of Mahathir Mohamad.
John J. LaFalce, 85, Congressman Who Pushed for Love Canal Cleanup, Dies
Obits, April 18
A 14-term Democrat from Western New York, he sponsored financial reforms to aid consumers and pressed Washington to protect Americans from environmental hazards.
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.