Gail Lumet Buckley, Chronicler of Black Family History, Dies at 86
Obits, Yesterday
She wrote two books about multiple generations of her forebears, including her mother, Lena Horne.
Jerry Miller, 81, Lauded Guitarist With ’60s Band Moby Grape, Dies
Obits, Yesterday
He drew praise for his blues-inflected fretwork as his critically acclaimed band rode high, if briefly, during San Francisco’s Summer of Love.
Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal
Obits, Yesterday
A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life.
Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
Obits, July 25
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
Martin S. Indyk, Diplomat Who Sought Middle East Peace, Dies at 73
Obits, July 25
As ambassador to Israel in the Clinton administration and as a special envoy under Barack Obama, he was skeptical of Israeli settlements.
Darryl Daniel, Illustrator of Snoop Dogg’s First Album Cover, Dies at 56
Express, July 25
The 1993 album “Doggystyle” went on to sell millions of copies around the world and solidified the career of Mr. Daniel, known as Joe Cool, as a hip-hop illustrator.
Michael Hardy, Sharpton’s Longtime Lawyer and Confidant, Dies at 69
Obits, July 25
He was general counsel of Mr. Sharpton’s civil rights group, the National Action Network, and defended him in a defamation suit arising from the Tawana Brawley case.
Bob Booker, Whose J.F.K. Parody Was a Runaway Hit, Dies at 91
Obits, July 25
Most record companies didn’t think “The First Family,” which he and his writing partner created, was a good idea. It went on to become the fastest-selling album of the pre-Beatles era.
Toumani Diabaté, Malian Master of the Kora, Is Dead at 58
Obits, July 24
He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the changes of a globalizing society.
Kathy Willens, Photojournalist Seemingly Everywhere, Is Dead at 74
Obits, July 24
Guided by a keen sense of timing, she covered wars, sports, riots, politics and more for The A.P. in the ’70s, when few women worked as news photographers.
Abner Haynes, a Star of the A.F.L.’s Early Years, Dies at 86
Obits, July 24
He was a threat as a halfback, receiver and returner for the Dallas Texans, the team that became the Kansas City Chiefs. But he still had to deal with racism.
Lewis H. Lapham, Longtime Editor of Harper’s, Dies at 89
Obits, July 24
Born into a patrician family, he used Harper’s and later his own Lapham’s Quarterly to denounce what he saw as the hypocrisies and injustices of a spoiled United States.
Rosa Ross, Late-Blooming Author of Asian Cookbooks, Dies at 86
Obits, July 24
She was, she said, unable to cook a basic meal into her mid-20s. But she went on to a successful career as a restaurateur and an authority on Asian cuisine.
John Mayall, Pioneer of British Blues, Is Dead at 90
Obits, July 23
He was best known not for his own playing or singing but for recruiting and polishing the talents of one gifted lead guitarist after another, starting with Eric Clapton.
Walter Shapiro, Political Columnist With a Contrarian Streak, Dies at 77
Obits, July 23
He brought to his writing a sharp sense of humor, honed in stand-up comedy clubs, and never pulled punches even though he was an unabashed Democrat.
Noriko Ohara, Who Gave Voice to a Beloved Anime Character, Dies at 88
Obits, July 23
She starred in “Doraemon” and other animated shows watched by nearly every child in Japan, and her voice became widely recognized.
Robert L. Allen, Who Recounted a Naval Mutiny Trial, Dies at 82
Obits, July 22
He wrote of how 50 Black sailors were court-martialed for refusing to keep loading munitions onto cargo ships in 1944 after explosions had killed hundreds. They were exonerated this month.
Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dies at 88
Obits, July 22
He sang tenor on hits like “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).”
Esta TerBlanche, ‘All My Children’ Star, Dies at 51
Express, July 22
Ms. TerBlanche played Gillian Andrassy, a Hungarian princess whose story line was beloved by fans.
Thomas Neff, Who Turned Soviet Warheads Into Electricity, Dies at 80
Obits, July 20
An M.I.T. physicist, he engineered an East-West deal that reduced nuclear threats and produced one of the greatest peace dividends of all time.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Champion for Progressive Causes, Dies at 74
Obits, July 20
A Democrat from the Houston area, she led the effort to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a Musical Voice for Civil Rights, Is Dead at 81
Obits, July 19
A singer, composer, curator and founder of the vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock, she provided a gospel soundtrack for the civil rights movement.
Happy Traum, Folk Scene Mainstay and Dylan Collaborator, Dies at 86
Obits, July 19
A noted guitarist and banjo player, he emerged from the same Greenwich Village folk-revival scene as his friend and sometime collaborator Bob Dylan.
Bobby Grier Dies at 91; Overcame Resistance in Integrating Sugar Bowl
Obits, July 19
Early in the civil rights movement, a Georgia governor tried to ban Black players from the game, but after a protest by Georgia Tech students, Grier was allowed to play.
Tommy Robinson, Colorful Arkansas Sheriff and Congressman, Dies at 82
Obits, July 19
He gained national attention for his unorthodox approaches to policing in Little Rock and then went on to win three terms in the House of Representatives.
Nguyen Phu Trong, Powerful Vietnamese Leader, Is Dead at 80
Obits, July 19
Known for his “blazing furnace” anticorruption campaign, Mr. Trong consolidated power in one of the world’s few remaining Communist dictatorships.
Cheng Pei Pei, ‘Queen’ of Kung Fu Cinema, Dies at 78
Obits, July 19
She starred in kung fu movies from the modern origins of the form in midcentury Hong Kong to the worldwide breakout “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”
Lou Dobbs, Former Fox Business Host and Trump Booster, Dies at 78
Obits, July 18
He used his platforms on CNN and Fox Business to share baseless conspiracy theories. His tenure at Fox ended after the network was sued for defamation over claims of voting machine fraud.
Bob Newhart, 94, Dies; Soft-Spoken Everyman Became a Comedy Star
Obits, July 18
He was a show-business neophyte when he stammered his way to fame in 1960. He went on to star in two of TV’s most memorable sitcoms.
Pat Williams, Charismatic N.B.A. Executive, Is Dead at 84
Obits, July 18
Known for his unorthodox marketing practices, Mr. Williams, a founder of the Orlando Magic, was sometimes called the P.T. Barnum of professional basketball.
Peter Buxtun, Who Exposed Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Dies at 86
Obits, July 18
A Public Health Service employee, he turned whistle-blower after learning of decades-long research involving hundreds of poor, infected Black men who were left untreated.
Monte Kiffin, N.F.L. Defensive Coaching Mastermind, Dies at 84
Obits, July 17
He distinguished himself as the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rode his game calling to an easy victory in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003.
Dave Loggins, Who Wrote Hits for Himself and Others, Dies at 76
Obits, July 17
After tasting fame with “Please Come to Boston” in 1974, he became a major Nashville songwriter. He also wrote the theme to the Masters golf tournament.
Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80
Obits, July 17
The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century.
Robert Pearson, Hair Stylist Turned Acclaimed Barbecue Chef, Dies at 87
Obits, July 17
His Texas-style brisket, made with exacting precision, inspired a generation of New York City pit masters, who opened a wave of smoky joints in the 2000s.
Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies
Obits, July 16
Her refined palate and pursuit of excellence made her the city’s culinary matriarch, attracting diners and talent alike to Oregon. She died in a tubing accident.
Herbert Hoelter, Prison Consultant to the Rich and Infamous, Dies at 73
Obits, July 16
He helped Martha Stewart, Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken and other white-collar criminals win lighter sentences, and prepared them for life in prison.
James B. Sikking, Actor Best Known for ‘Hill Street Blues,’ Dies at 90
Obits, July 16
His natural rectitude landed him roles on hundreds of TV dramas and comedies, including the beloved “Car Pool Lane” episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Larry Light, Marketer Behind Revival of McDonald’s, Dies at 83
Obits, July 16
A branding expert, he deployed the “I’m lovin’ it” campaign globally in 2003 to bring customers and sales back to the fast-food giant when it was in a slump.
Joe Bryant, Former N.B.A. Player and Kobe’s Father, Is Dead at 69
Obits, July 16
A 6-foot-9 forward known as Jellybean, he was drafted out of La Salle and had pro stints in Philadelphia, San Diego and Houston before playing in Italy.
James R. Tallon Jr., Who Steered Health Care Reforms, Dies at 82
Obits, July 16
As an influential committee leader and the majority leader in the New York Assembly, he led efforts, later embraced in Washington, to expand coverage.
Evan Wright, Award-Winning Reporter and Author of ‘Generation Kill,’ Dies at 59
Obits, July 16
His best seller about Marines in Iraq, members of a “disposable generation,” was made into an HBO mini-series. He focused on subjects outside mainstream media coverage.
Bengt Samuelsson, 90, Dies; Nobelist’s Research Led to Medical Advances
Obits, July 15
A Swedish biochemist, he shared the 1982 prize for breakthrough discoveries that led to drugs that treat inflammation, glaucoma and allergies.
Jacqueline de Jong, Rediscovered Avant-Garde Artist, Dies at 85
Obits, July 15
A Dutch painter, sculptor and engraver, she worked in experimental mediums, founded an influential multidisciplinary journal and enjoyed a late-career resurgence.
Muere Shannen Doherty, protagonista de ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, a los 53 años
En español, July 14
Conocida sobre todo por su personaje de Brenda Walsh en la serie de culto de la década de 1990, la actriz continuó trabajando con ahínco después de un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama en 2015.
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star, Dies at 53
Obits, July 14
Ms. Doherty, who also had roles in the TV series “Charmed” and the comedy-thriller “Heathers,” had continued to work after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Richard Simmons, ‘the Clown Prince of Fitness,’ Dies at 76
Obits, July 13
He turned exercise from an arena of musclebound pride into a variety act of cross-dressing gags, teeny-weeny shorts and saucy repartee.
Thomas Hoepker, Who Captured an Indelible 9/11 Image, Dies at 88
Obits, July 13
His photograph of five young people lounging on the Brooklyn waterfront as smoke engulfed Manhattan mesmerized viewers and stirred controversy.
Abe Krash, Who Fought for a Constitutional Right to Counsel, Dies at 97
Obits, July 13
He provided the research and drafts that helped bring about the Supreme Court’s landmark Gideon v. Wainwright decision in 1963.
Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96
Obits, July 13
Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking therapist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost anyone else.
Bill Viola, Celebrated Video Artist Who Played With Time, Dies at 73
Obits, July 13
Inspired by Renaissance painters, he explored life’s passages — birth, death, romantic love, redemption and rebirth — in often moving, often thrilling exhibitions.
Anthea Sylbert, Costume Designer Who Became a Producer, Dies at 84
Obits, July 12
Her career unfolded in three phases: as the creator of costumes for movies like “Chinatown,” as a studio executive and as a producer, largely with her friend Goldie Hawn.
Judy Belushi Pisano, Who Defended Her Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 73
Obits, July 12
She was married to John Belushi until his fatal drug overdose in 1982. She went on to celebrate his comic talent in books and a documentary.
Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist and a Rare ‘Artist’s Widow,’ Dies at 84
Obits, July 11
A gregarious yet humble co-founder of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, she donated more than 1,000 of her husband’s works, notably to the Whitney Museum.
Shelley Duvall, protagonista de ‘El resplandor’, muere a los 75 años
En español, July 11
Sus rasgos delicados y su peculiar presencia en la pantalla la convirtieron en una figura popular en las películas de la década de 1970, sobre todo en las de Robert Altman.
Dan Collins, 80, Author Who Rejected View of Giuliani as a 9/11 Hero, Dies
Obits, July 11
A muckraking journalist, he helped write a revisionist account of Rudolph Giuliani’s role as mayor before and after the terrorist attacks.
Dylcia Pagan, Imprisoned Puerto Rican Nationalist, Is Dead at 77
Obits, July 11
She was among 10 members of the terrorist group F.A.L.N. who were convicted on arms and conspiracy charges in 1981. President Bill Clinton granted her clemency.
Hattie Wiener, Sex-Positive ‘Oldest Cougar,’ Dies at 88
Obits, July 11
She was an evangelist for older women having sex with younger men, and the health benefits that she said came with it.
Benji Gregory, estrella infantil de ‘ALF’, muere a los 46 años
En español, July 11
Gregory fue encontrado sin vida el 13 de junio en su coche, junto con su perro de servicio.
Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 75
Obits, July 11
Her lithesome features and quirky screen presence made her a popular figure in 1970s movies, particularly Robert Altman’s.
Benji Gregory, Child Star Best Known for ‘ALF,’ Dies at 46
Obits, July 11
The hit sitcom, whose main character was an alien, was seen from 1986 to 1990 but would endure in memory as a characteristic artifact of 1980s pop culture.
David Liederman, 75, Dies; Found Sweet Success With David’s Cookies
Obits, July 10
His innovative version of the chocolate chip cookie, studded with irregular pieces of dark Swiss chocolate, led to a chain of more than 100 stores worldwide.
Mary Martin, Who Gave Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85
Obits, July 10
Her eye for talent (Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt) made her a force in a mostly male business. It was she who introduced Bob Dylan to the Band.
Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76
Obits, July 10
His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.
Carol Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi’s Supportive Mother, Dies at 83
Express, July 10
Nicknamed Mom Jovi, she founded the Jon Bon Jovi fan club, and earlier was a Marine and a Playboy bunny.
William E. Burrows, Historian of the Space Age, Is Dead at 87
Obits, July 10
In books and articles he wrote about the militarization of space and believed that investing in exploration would ultimately “protect Earth and guarantee the survival of humanity.”
Maxine Singer, Guiding Force at the Dawn of Biotechnology, Dies at 93
Obits, July 10
A leading biochemist, she helped shape guidelines in the 1970s for genetic-engineering while calming public fears of a spread of deadly lab-made microbes.
Overlooked No More: Ursula Parrott, Best-Selling Author and Voice for the Modern Woman
Obits, July 10
Her writing, from the late 1920s to the late ’40s, about sex, marriage, divorce, child rearing and work-life balance still resonates.
Hope Alswang, 77, Who Transformed Florida’s Largest Art Museum, Dies
Obits, July 9
As the executive director of the Norton Museum of Art, she oversaw an expansion by the British architect Norman Foster. “Great art,” she said, “deserves great architecture.”
Richard M. Goldstein, Who Helped Map the Cosmos, Dies at 97
Obits, July 9
Using ground-based radars, he pioneered measurement techniques that scientists now use to chart geographical changes on Earth.
James M. Inhofe, Senator Who Denied Climate Change, Dies at 89
Obits, July 9
An Oklahoma Republican who led the Environment Committee, he took hard-right stands on many issues but was especially vocal in challenging evidence of global warming.
Jane F. McAlevey, Who Empowered Workers Across the Globe, Dies at 59
Obits, July 7
An organizer and author, she believed that a union was only as strong as its members and trained thousands “to take over their unions and change them.”
Martin Stolar, Lawyer Who Fought for Social Justice, Dies at 81
Obits, July 7
His clients included antiwar protesters and terror suspects. His practice “not only defended needy people, it propelled social movements,” a colleague said.
Jon Landau, Producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ Dies at 63
Express, July 7
In a decades-long collaboration with the director James Cameron, he produced three of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Yoshihiro Uchida, Peerless Judo Coach, Is Dead at 104
Obits, July 6
A coach at San Jose State for seven decades, he helped establish the sport in America and trained generations of athletes, many of whom went to the Olympics.
Stanley Moss, Poet Who Evoked a Troubled World, Dies at 99
Obits, July 6
His moving and often painful free-verse observations on friends’ deaths, the Holocaust and other topics won him many devoted fans.
Vic Seixas, Winner of 15 Grand Slam Tennis Titles, Dies at 100
Obits, July 6
Once declared “the face of American tennis,” he was ranked among the leading players in the United States from the 1940s to the ’60s.
Wayne S. Smith, a Leading Critic of the Embargo on Cuba, Dies at 91
Obits, July 6
A former State Department official, he resigned in protest in 1982 over Cuba policy, then spent decades trying to rebuild relations with the island nation.
Paal Enger, Who Stole Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ Is Dead at 57
Obits, July 5
A promising player for a storied Norwegian soccer club, he instead found infamy for stealing one of the world’s most famous artworks.
Keke Jabbar, Who Starred on ‘Love and Marriage: Huntsville,’ Dies at 42
Express, July 5
She was a frequent sight on the series, which began in 2019, and impressed fans with her straightforward attitude.
Michael Tracy, Artist Who Helped Restore a Texas Border Town, Dies at 80
Obits, July 5
His baroque fusions of bright paint, wood and other detritus wowed the art world. But as his fame faded, he turned his attention to historic preservation.
Nancy Azara, Sculptor Who Created a Haven for Feminist Artists, Dies at 84
Obits, July 5
She helped establish the New York Feminist Art Institute. In her own work — monumental pieces carved from found lumber — she evoked ancient feminine imagery.
Rob Stone, Master Marketer of Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 55
Obits, July 3
A founder of the influential music magazine The Fader, he also bridged the worlds of hip-hop and the Fortune 500 with his innovative marketing agency.
Audrey Flack, Creator of Vibrant Photorealist Art, Dies at 93
Obits, July 3
She painted and sculpted, but she was best known for her oversized still lifes, painted from photographs and crowded with color and detail.
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
Obits, July 3
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment.
Robert Towne, Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ and More, Dies at 89
Obits, July 2
Celebrated for his mastery of dialogue, he also contributed (though without credit) to the scripts of “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Godfather.”
Bruce Bastian, a Founder of WordPerfect, Is Dead at 76
Obits, July 2
A favorite of early personal computer users, his company was eventually overtaken by Microsoft Word. He later came out as gay and became an L.G.B.T.Q. activist.
June Leaf, Artist Who Explored the Female Form, Dies at 94
Obits, July 2
Womanly power was a recurring theme of her work, expressed in idiosyncratic sculpture and paintings that did not align with prevailing trends.
Shay Youngblood, Influential Author and Playwright, Dies at 64
Obits, July 1
She wrote memorably about her upbringing by a circle of maternal elders and the life lessons they imparted, and of her yearning for the mother she lost.
Ismail Kadare, 88, Dies; His Novels Brought Albania’s Plight to the World
Obits, July 1
Often compared to Orwell and Kafka, he walked a political tightrope with works that offered veiled criticism of his totalitarian state.
Soma Golden Behr, 84, Dies; Inspired Enterprising Journalism at The Times
Obits, July 1
The first woman to serve as the paper’s national editor, she focused on issues of race, class and poverty, drawing prizes, and rose to the newsroom’s top echelon.
Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101
Obits, June 30
She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments.
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
Obits, June 29
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond.
Orlando Cepeda, Baseball Star Known as the Baby Bull, Dies at 86
Obits, June 29
Only the second Puerto Rican native elected to the Hall of Fame, he hit 379 home runs but later served time in prison on a drug-smuggling charge.
Martin Mull, Comic Actor Who Rose to Fame on ‘Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 80
Obits, June 29
Mr. Mull, who was also an artist and a musician, had a long list of credits that included the sitcoms “Roseanne” and “Veep.”
Doris Allen, Analyst Who Saw the Tet Offensive Coming, Is Dead at 97
Obits, June 28
Her warning of a big buildup of enemy troops poised to attack South Vietnam in 1968 was ignored, a major U.S. Army intelligence failure during the war.
Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90
Obits, June 28
He carved out a niche by singing the music of living composers from his own country. He was praised by critics at home and abroad.
Jamie Kellner, TV Executive Who Started Fox and WB, Dies at 77
Obits, June 27
With an emphasis on younger viewers, he established the networks as serious rivals to ABC, CBS and NBC, which had ruled television for nearly 40 years.
Elaine Schwartz, Longtime Principal of an Innovative School, Dies at 92
Obits, June 27
A co-founder of the Center School in Manhattan, she implemented once-radical ideas that put the students first. She retired four decades later, at 91.
Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 84
Obits, June 27
As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock ’n’ roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher.
Kinky Friedman, 79, Dies; Musician and Humorist Slew Sacred Cows
Obits, June 27
He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for governor of Texas.
Shahjahan Bhuiya, Bangladeshi Executioner Turned TikTok Star, Is Dead
Obits, June 27
He hanged high-profile inmates in exchange for a reduction in his own robbery and murder sentences, and became a social media sensation after his release.
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.