Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78
Arts, Today
A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, had no shortage of ego.
Jilly Cooper, British Romance Novelist, Is Dead at 88
Books, Today
A prolific writer and keen observer, she sold millions of copies of her juicy, sometimes racy “Rutshire Chronicles” series.
Darleane Hoffman, Innovator in Nuclear Chemistry, Dies at 98
Science, Yesterday
Hailed as one of the 50 most important women in science, she found ways to study rare radioactive isotopes and advanced the understanding of nuclear fission.
Belva Davis, West Coast Trailblazer in TV News, Dies at 92
Business, October 4
Overcoming poverty and prejudice, she was the first Black woman to be hired as a television reporter in the region and later became a popular anchor.
Ivan Klima, Czech Novelist Who Chafed Under Totalitarian Regimes, Dies at 94
World, October 4
A writer, dissident, teacher and critic, he was deeply affected by an early experience of his life: incarceration as a boy in a concentration camp near Prague.
Arthur Jones, Former Baltimore Ravens Player, Dies at 39
Sports, October 3
He played for the Ravens when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
Phyllis Gardner, Early Skeptic of Theranos, Dies at 75
Science, October 3
A pharmacologist, she was certain Elizabeth Holmes’s blood-testing idea would fail, and spoke up about it. At first, few listened.
Ashleigh Brilliant, Prolific ‘Pot-Shots’ Phrasemaker, Dies at 91
Arts, October 3
Over nearly a half-century, he wrote 10,000 epigrams, none longer than 17 words, and printed them on postcards, T-shirts, mugs and other products.
Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83
New York, October 3
As a New York State assemblywoman, she began a campaign that finally bore fruit in 2019, when the Legislature extended the deadlines for victims to file claims.
James Grashow, Who Turned Cardboard Into Art, Dies at 83
Arts, October 3
He was best known for huge, fantastical installations that were not always built to last, including a version of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Obituaries, October 3
Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.
Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77
Business, October 2
He was president of one of the nation’s largest cable operators and chairman of the Yankees’ YES Network. He also drove his sports car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ann Fagan Ginger, Venerable Defender of Civil Liberties, Dies at 100
U.S., October 2
She was among the last of a generation of activists and lawyers who weathered the Red Scare, and then helped train a new cohort in the decades that followed.
Jane Goodall, a Revered Conservationist, Dies at 91
Video, October 1
Jane Goodall, the renowned primate expert, has died. She was 91. Her discoveries about how wild chimpanzees raised their young, established leadership, socialized and communicated broke new ground and attracted immense attention and respect among researchers.
Edward T. Blake, 80, Dies; Forensic Expert Sparked Innocence Movement
Science, October 1
He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted people.
Jane Goodall, primatóloga admirada, muere a los 91 años
En español, October 1
Sus descubrimientos sobre cómo se comportaban los chimpancés en la naturaleza abrieron nuevos caminos de estudio y representaron lo que se denominó “uno de los grandes logros científicos del mundo occidental”.
Jane Goodall, Eminent Primatologist Who Chronicled the Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91
Obituaries, October 1
Her discoveries in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behaved in the wild broke new ground and represented what was called “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.”
Thomas Perry Dies at 78; Writer of Popular, Unconventional Thrillers
Books, September 30
His many novels, including the prizewinning “The Butcher’s Boy” and the Jane Whitefield series, can have readers rooting for both protagonist and antagonist.
Marilyn Knowlden, Child Actress of 1930s Hollywood, Dies at 99
Movies, September 30
A spontaneous screen test led to a career that lasted into her teens. She appeared alongside stars like Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn, played piano with Chico Marx and danced with Charles Laughton.
Bobby Cain, Barrier Breaker in School Desegregation, Dies at 85
U.S., September 30
In 1957, facing down white mobs, he became the first Black student to graduate from a public high school in the South under a court mandate.
Lally Weymouth, Globe-Trotting Reporter and Scion of Graham Family, Dies at 82
U.S., September 29
The daughter of Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, she secured hard-to-land interviews with foreign leaders but found few opportunities for a leadership role.
Otto Obermaier, Who Succeeded Giuliani as U.S. Attorney, Dies at 89
U.S., September 29
His temperate approach was in sharp contrast to his more combative predecessor, but he continued to pursue corrupt unions and financiers.
Mika Immonen, Champion Pool Player Known as the Iceman, Dies at 52
Sports, September 29
He won the world nine-ball title in 2001 and the 10-ball title in 2009, as well as back-to-back U.S. Opens, earning his nickname for his steely demeanor.
George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100
U.S., September 29
At 19, he was one of the youngest pilots in the all-Black unit to see combat in World War II. “I used to say the Army’s No. 1 job was segregation,” he said. “Winning the war was No. 2.”
Viv Prince, Rock’s Original Madman Drummer, Is Dead at 84
Arts, September 28
A drummer for the 1960s British band the Pretty Things, “the high priest of lunacy” set a high bar for fiery performances and offstage misbehavior.
Fred Queller, Lawyer in a Notable Domestic Violence Case, Dies at 93
New York, September 28
His client was 6 years old when her father savagely beat her during a visitation. Her mother had warned police that he was dangerous, but they ignored her.
Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of the Mormon Church, Dies at 101
Obituaries, September 28
He left a career as a pioneering surgeon to become a church leader, diversifying its policies and its senior ranks. He became its president at 93.
Leo Gerard, Who Led a Growing Steelworkers Union, Dies at 78
Business, September 27
He helped make it the largest industrial union in North America as he fought an influx of cheap metal from China and lobbied for anti-dumping tariffs.
Neil Kraft, Visionary Adman Who Sold ‘a Mood and a Lifestyle,’ Dies at 67
Business, September 27
His ads for Calvin Klein and others captured a fizzy moment in the 1980s and ’90s, featuring celebrities like the young rapper Marky Mark wearing nothing but underwear and a grin.
Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79
Books, September 26
A powerhouse Washington lawyer, he negotiated blockbuster contracts for A-list clients, including the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes, while often acting as their consigliere.
Aron Bell, Last Surviving Brother of World War II Resistance Group, Dies at 98
Obituaries, September 26
His three older brothers led the Bielski partisans, which attacked Nazi soldiers and saved 1,200 fellow Jews. Aron was a scout who ferried warnings to a nearby ghetto.
Assata Shakur Dies at 78; Convicted Revolutionary Found Refuge in Cuba
Obituaries, September 26
A member of a militant Black group, she was found guilty in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, escaped from prison and fled to Cuba, where she taught and wrote.
Maxine Clair, Writer Who Came to Her Craft in Middle Age, Dies at 86
Books, September 25
She published her first book of poems at 49 and her first work of prose, the acclaimed novel “Rattlebone,” six years later.
Sara Jane Moore, Would-Be Assassin of President Ford, Dies at 95
U.S., September 25
A mother of four on the fringes of radical leftist movements, she fired at the president outside a San Francisco hotel in 1975. She had hoped to spark a revolution, she said.
Henry Jaglom, Indie Director Who Mined the Personal, Dies at 87
Movies, September 25
His discursive films, often centered on women and their emotions and relationships, confounded and delighted critics in equal measure.
Richard Moe, 88, Dies; Led the National Trust for Historic Preservation
U.S., September 24
After serving as an aide to Vice President Walter Mondale, he spent 17 years at the forefront of the fight to save numerous endangered landmarks.
Akiko Tsuruga, Inventive Jazz Organist, Dies at 58
Arts, September 24
Known for her vast sonic palette, she made her mark playing with the saxophone master Lou Donaldson and also had a prolific solo career.
Mel Taub, Creator of a Pun-Loving Puzzle, Is Dead at 97
Gameplay, September 24
He was the main whiz behind a crossword variation for The Times, whose readers delighted in his anagrams and sometimes groan-inducing wordplay. (Try one yourself.)
La actriz Claudia Cardinale, ‘la novia de Italia’, muere a los 87 años
En español, September 24
Cardinale actuó en más de 150 películas durante sus seis décadas de carrera en Europa, como “8½” y “El gatopardo”. También protagonizó varias cintas de Hollywood, como el clásico “La pantera rosa”.
Abdul Gani Bhat Dies at 93; Kashmiri Separatist Championed Dialogue
World, September 24
Mr. Bhat, a scholar of Persian literature, was a rare and eloquent voice of moderation in Kashmir’s often militant separatist movement.
Tess Johnston, Diplomat Who Helped Preserve ‘Old Shanghai,’ Dies at 93
World, September 24
She worked in American consulates around the world but found a home in China’s “Paris of the East,” where she documented a vanishing colonial architecture.
Claudia Cardinale, Actress Who Was ‘Italy’s Girlfriend,’ Is Dead at 87
Movies, September 23
A sex symbol with girl-next-door appeal, she rose to fame in the 1960s and starred in more than 150 films, including the Oscar-winning ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard.’
Joe Stevens, Photographer of Rock’s Intimate Moments, Dies at 87
Arts, September 23
After a career shift, he became a fixture in the music world, capturing enduring images of David Bowie, John Lennon, the Sex Pistols and many others.
Bernie Parent, Hall of Fame Goalie for the Brawling Flyers, Dies at 80
Sports, September 23
“Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent,” a bumper sticker said of his netminding for Philadelphia, which he led to the Stanley Cup in 1974 and ’75.
Ron DiMenna, Founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, Dies at 88
Business, September 22
As the founder of a national chain, he was a key figure in surfing’s expansion into mainstream culture, with a life said to be “the stuff of folklore.”
Louise Vincent, Addict Who Led Harm Reduction Movement, Dies at 49
Health, September 22
She was instrumental in helping promote wider use of needle exchanges, naloxone and tests to assist drug users in identifying dangerous ingredients.
Zubeen Garg, Singer Who Charmed India With a Bollywood Hit, Dies at 52
World, September 22
Mr. Garg sang in dozens of languages and his music blended folk, pop and rock. His hit song “Ya Ali” was featured in the 2006 film “Gangster.”
Sonny Curtis Dies at 88; His Songs Included Mary Tyler Moore’s Theme
Arts, September 21
A prolific singer-songwriter who got his start with Buddy Holly, he also wrote “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and hundreds of other songs.
D.D. Lewis, Durable Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 79
Sports, September 21
When he was in college, the Alabama coach Bear Bryant called him the best linebacker in the country. In 13 seasons with the Cowboys, he played in five Super Bowls.
Diane Martel, Inventive Director of Music Videos, Dies at 63
Arts, September 20
Over three decades, she worked with superstars such as Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey, and faced claims of misogyny with her video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”
Marian Burros, 92, Dies; Food Writer Famed for Her Plum Torte and More
Food, September 20
At The Times and elsewhere, she combined recipe writing with reporting on topics like consumer protection and food safety. Her torte was a longtime fan favorite.
Jim Edgar, 79, Popular and Moderate Republican Governor of Illinois, Dies
U.S., September 19
In the 1990s, he compromised with Democrats, backed abortion rights, increased spending for schools and used an income-tax hike to help tame a huge budget deficit.
Nicholas Grimshaw, 85, Dies; British Architect Known for High-Tech Designs
Arts, September 19
He melded his country’s history of engineering and industrial design with a modern sensibility to help shape the face of 21st-century Britain.
Jack Daniels, Olympian and ‘World’s Best’ Running Coach, Is Dead at 92
Sports, September 19
Tutoring Olympians, he created a simple workout formula that was said to produce the best results with the least effort, earning accolades across the running world.
Charley Rosen, Prolific Writer of Basketball Books, Dies at 84
Books, September 19
A college player and coach who became a best-selling author, he was also a kindred spirit to the Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson.
Susan Xenarios, Who Transformed Rape Crisis Response, Dies at 79
New York, September 19
She helped found New York City’s first rape crisis center after encountering indifference when she herself was assaulted. Then she took on New York State laws.
Agnes Gund, Who Oversaw a Major Expansion of MoMA, Dies at 87
Arts, September 19
A champion of contemporary art, she was the museum’s president for 11 years. She also founded the Art for Justice Fund, donating $100 million.
Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99
Food, September 18
“The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day,” she wrote from North Dakota. And suddenly the national media made her a celebrity.
José María Tojeira, 78, Dies; Pursued Killers of His Fellow Priests
World, September 18
As the Jesuit leader in Central America, he pushed for justice when six priests were shot to death in the midst of El Salvador’s civil war.
Bob Goodenow, Chief of Hockey Players’ Union, Dies at 72
Sports, September 17
He took over the N.H.L. Players Association in 1992 and led it through three work stoppages, including a lockout that forced the cancellation of the 2004-5 season.
John H. Luckadoo, Last Pilot from a Storied Bomber Group, Dies at 103
U.S., September 17
As part of a unit known as the Bloody 100th, he flew 25 harrowing missions in his B-17 bomber over German-held territory during World War II.
John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82
Arts, September 16
A pioneer of contemporary basketry, he used plant material from his backyard to create ingenious forms that blurred the line between art and craft.
Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
Arts, September 16
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Arts, September 16
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.
Actor Robert Redford Dies at 89
Video, September 16
Robert Redford, a leading star of 1970s Hollywood, an Oscar-winning director and a champion of environmental causes, has died.
Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
U.S., September 16
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.
Robert Redford, icónico actor, director y activista, muere a los 89 años
En español, September 16
Redford consiguió que temas serios como el dolor y la corrupción política resonaran entre las masas, en gran parte gracias a su carisma como estrella.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
Movies, September 16
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
John Penton, ‘Godfather’ of Off-Road Racing, Dies at 100
Sports, September 15
He set a transcontinental motorcycling speed record, and then helped to revolutionize off-road riding with his own brand of nimble bikes.
Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86
Sports, September 15
A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.
Bobby Hart, Who Helped Give the Monkees Their Music, Dies at 86
Obituaries, September 14
He and Tommy Boyce formed a hit songwriting duo of the 1960s, and were best known for the unexpectedly popular tunes of a made-for-TV boy band.
Patrick McGovern, the ‘Indiana Jones of Ancient Alcohol,’ Dies at 80
Obituaries, September 14
An archaeologist, he discovered and analyzed the residue of beverages imbibed by long-vanished civilizations and then figured out how to recreate them.
Kim Seongmin, Defector Who Pierced North Korea by Radio, Dies at 63
World, September 14
As a military propagandist, he fled the North by jumping off a train. In the South, he broadcast forbidden outside news to isolated North Koreans.
Ricky Hatton, British Boxer and Former World Champion, Dies at 46
Sports, September 14
The British authorities said that the boxer, who retired in 2012, was found unresponsive at a home in Greater Manchester.
Hermeto Pascoal, Eccentric and Prolific Brazilian Composer, Dies at 89
Arts, September 14
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he rose from a childhood of rural privation to become a favorite of jazz musicians and audiences around the world.
Mark Norell, Who Studied Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds, Dies at 68
Science, September 13
His expeditions, including many to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, yielded rare discoveries and led to exhibitions at the American Museum of Natural History.
Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85
Arts, September 13
Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.
Bonnie Addario, 77, Dies; Survivor of Lung Cancer Made Fighting It a Cause
Health, September 12
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
Marilyn Diamond, Who Wrote a Blockbuster Diet Book, Dies at 81
Books, September 12
“Fit for Life,” which she wrote with her husband, was a best seller in the 1980s promoting good health ahead of weight loss. But doctors were critical.
Michel Odent, Pioneer of Natural Childbirth Techniques, Dies at 95
Health, September 12
His innovations, including homelike delivery rooms and birthing pools, were based on his belief that “human birth cannot work as long as a woman is thinking.”
Robert Grosvenor, Sculptor Who Challenged Gravity, Dies at 88
Arts, September 12
“The lone wolf of sculpture,” one critic called him. His enigmatic art turned familiar objects like boats and vintage cars into mysterious contraptions.
John Mew, Unorthodox Orthodontist Who Went Viral, Dies at 96
Health, September 12
He gained a following for techniques, notably one known as mewing, that he said could help fix crooked teeth without surgery. The medical establishment disagreed.
June Wilkinson, Pinup Star and Screen Siren, Is Dead at 85
Movies, September 11
Christened “the Bosom” by Playboy magazine, she rode her voluptuous figure to fame and became known as “the most photographed nude in America.”
Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99
Sports, September 11
Using a modest slope in Minnesota as a springboard, he tutored a host of rising stars, including Lindsey Vonn. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
Charlie Kirk, activista de derecha y aliado cercano de Trump, muere a los 31 años
En español, September 10
El fundador de Turning Point USA desempeñó un papel fundamental en la organización de los jóvenes votantes y en darle forma al programa político pro-Trump. Recibió un disparo mortal durante un discurso en Utah.
Rosa Roisinblit, Who Championed the Missing in Argentina, Dies at 106
Obituaries, September 10
She helped create the activist group Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, which sought to find relatives who had been killed or “disappeared” by the 1976-83 military dictatorship.
Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Force and a Close Trump Ally, Dies at 31
U.S., September 10
The founder of Turning Point USA played a central role in organizing young voters and giving shape to the pro-Trump agenda. He was fatally shot during a speaking event in Utah.
Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88
Arts, September 10
“Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.
Stuart Craig, Who Designed the Movie World of Harry Potter, Dies at 83
Movies, September 9
A three-time Oscar winner for production design, he was one of the few people to work on all eight Potter films and their three “Fantastic Beasts” spinoffs.
Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame Goalie in a Multifaceted Life, Dies at 78
Sports, September 9
He led Montreal to six Stanley Cups before becoming an acclaimed author, a team executive, a sportscaster and a member of Canada’s Parliament.
Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52
Food, September 9
He investigated which city of Cuban immigrants might have created the celebrated sandwich, Tampa or Miami. His finding was not altogether surprising.
Michael Seltzer, Who Raised Millions to Fight AIDS, Dies at 78
New York, September 8
In the 1980s, when government lagged in its response to the disease, he solicited private support for prevention and treatment.
Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor With a World of Admirers, Dies at 95
Arts, September 8
Known for his long tenure at the podium of the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra, he was sought after as a guest with major symphonies and opera companies.
Supertramp Singer, Rick Davies, Dies at 81
Video, September 8
Rick Davies, the lead singer and co-founder of the British band Supertramp, died on Saturday after a long battle with blood cancer.
Jacques Charrier, Movie Star Who Wed Brigitte Bardot, Dies at 88
Movies, September 8
Their marriage made news in France, but they were an unhappy couple, and it didn’t last. Years later, they attacked each other in dueling memoirs.
Rick Davies, vocalista de Supertramp, muere a los 81 años
En español, September 8
El vocalista, autor de algunos de los mayores éxitos de la banda, aportó a su música un tono mordaz y hastiado, y convirtió su piano Wurlitzer en uno de los sonidos característicos del grupo.
Rick Davies, Lead Singer of Supertramp, Dies at 81
World, September 8
The English vocalist wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.” His use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of the rock band’s signature sounds.
John Burton, 92, Dies; California Political Boss Who Staged a Comeback
U.S., September 7
He left the House of Representatives while struggling with a crack addiction, his political career seemingly over. Actually, it had just begun.
Barnett Shepherd, Champion of Staten Island’s Heritage, Dies at 87
New York, September 7
A longtime resident, he devoted his career to Historic Richmond Town and Sailors’ Snug Harbor, two of the borough’s most important cultural institutions.
David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87
Science, September 7
He was only 37 when he made a discovery that challenged the existing tenets of biology and led to an understanding of retroviruses and viruses, including H.I.V.,
Ruth Paine, Who Gave Lodging to Marina Oswald, Dies at 92
U.S., September 7
Her knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife made her a noteworthy witness during the Warren Commission’s investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Mark Volman, Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies at 78
Arts, September 6
In the 1960s, he and his fellow singer Howard Kaylan embodied the feel-good sound of the Turtles. The two later found new fame as Flo & Eddie.
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.