John Mew, Unorthodox Orthodontist Who Went Viral, Dies at 96
Health, Today
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, Yesterday
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, Yesterday
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.
Tom Shipley, Whose Ode to Weed Reached the Top 10, Dies at 84
Arts, September 6
With their “One Toke Over the Line,” he and Michael Brewer saw a musical in-joke turn into a timeless cultural phenomenon.
Davey Johnson, Who Managed the Mets to a Memorable Title, Dies at 82
Obituaries, September 6
Before his triumph in the 1986 World Series, he had a long playing career and established himself as one of baseball’s brainier and more self-assured characters.
Hassan Ouakrim, Who Brought Moroccan Dance to the U.S., Dies
Arts, September 5
A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York’s downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate soirees for the wealthy, one attended by Donald Trump.
Joseph McNeil, Young Spark in a Civil Rights Battle, Dies at 83
U.S., September 5
He and his classmates from a historically Black college in Greensboro, N.C., desegregated a Woolworth’s lunch counter in 1960, inspiring similar protests across the nation.
Flip Pallot, Banker Turned TV Fly Fishing Star, Dies at 83
Sports, September 5
His long-running outdoor show on ESPN helped popularize an adventurous saltwater sport bent on hooking some of the biggest fish in the sea.
A. James Hudspeth, Who Unlocked Mysteries Behind Hearing, Dies at 79
Science, September 5
He was pivotal in discovering how sound waves are converted into signals that the brain can perceive as a whisper, a symphony or a thunderclap.
Art Seitz, Whose Camera Caught Tennis Greats On and Off the Court, Dies at 82
Sports, September 5
Over a 50-year career as a photographer he built friendships with rising stars and captured many of them in their personal environments.
Duchess of Kent, Royal Who Comforted a Wimbledon Loser, Dies at 92
World, September 5
A member of an aristocratic family, she married the Duke of Kent, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
Barbara Jakobson, Art World Power Broker in New York, Dies at 92
Arts, September 5
A longtime trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, she was a savvy collector who befriended young artists like Robert Mapplethorpe and made her townhouse a showcase.
Joshua Abram Dies at 62; Gave Workspace-Sharing an Upscale Spin
Business, September 4
He and a partner made their co-working locations feel like private clubs. Among his other ventures, he sought to slash the cost of in vitro fertilization by using robotics and A.I.
Steve Hayden, Writer Behind Apple’s ‘1984’ Commercial, Dies at 78
Business, September 4
The ad for the Macintosh computer — which ran just once, during the Super Bowl — is considered one of the most memorable commercials ever made.
Giorgio Armani, maestro del vestir poderoso, muere a los 91 años
En español, September 4
Creó un uniforme masculino con una silueta que conquistó a las mujeres: el ‘power suit’. Su alianza con las estrellas de cine convirtió su nombre en sinónimo del glamur de la alfombra roja.
Edgar Feuchtwanger, Who Wrote About Being Hitler’s Neighbor, Dies at 100
World, September 4
He and his Jewish family lived across the street from the German leader in the 1930s. He later became a British professor and historian.
Robert Jay Lifton, Psychiatrist Drawn to Humanity’s Horrors, Dies at 99
Obituaries, September 4
His work led him into some of history’s darkest corners, including the role of doctors in the Nazi era and the torture of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.
Giorgio Armani, Fashion’s Master of the Power Suit, Dies at 91
Fashion, September 4
He created a male uniform whose feminized form won favor with women. An alliance with movie stars made his name all but synonymous with red-carpet dressing.
Rosalyn Drexler, a Modern-Day Renaissance Woman, Dies at 98
Books, September 3
She wrote plays, novels and an Emmy-winning Lily Tomlin special. She was a painter, a sculptor and a nightclub singer. Oh, and she also wrestled professionally.
Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97
Books, September 3
Inspired by his parents’ travels, he spent much of his life in Africa and helped complete his father’s safari memoir. He also published a volume of father-son letters.
George Raveling, Coach Who Brought Michael Jordan to Nike, Dies at 88
Sports, September 3
He also worked security for the 1963 March on Washington, and ended up with Martin Luther King Jr.’s copy of the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Mark Knoller, 73, White House Reporter and Font of Presidential Facts, Dies
Business, September 2
As a longtime correspondent for CBS News Radio, he kept meticulous records of presidential activities, from vacation days to teleprompter use.
Graham Greene, actor de ‘Danza con lobos’, muere a los 73 años
En español, September 2
El actor de las Primeras Naciones de Canadá interpretó personajes indígenas en superproducciones de Hollywood.
Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97
Real Estate, September 2
The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom.
Graham Greene, Canadian Actor Who Portrayed Indigenous Characters, Dies at 73
Movies, September 2
The First Nations actor, who appeared in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood blockbusters, remained active in Canadian film, theater and television.
Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Cultural Activist, Dies at 102
Arts, September 1
She forged an arts career in Houston while raising children who became accomplished entertainers: Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Tex Allen.
Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies
Sports, September 1
A European titleholder as well, he twice went the distance with Ali and another time with Joe Frazier, losing the bouts but gaining their respect.
Gene Espy, Pioneering Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Dies at 98
U.S., September 1
In 1951, he became the second person known to have walked the trail in a single trek — a “thru-hike” — covering some 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine in 123 days.
Sylvain Amic, Musée d’Orsay President Who Aimed to Democratize Art, Dies at 58
Arts, September 1
His formative years in sub-Saharan Africa had made him sensitive to France’s restitution of treasures taken from the continent during colonial times.
Lee Roy Jordan, Ferocious Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 84
Obituaries, August 31
He was a favorite of Coach Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama, then helped make the Cowboys “America’s Team.”
Zdena Salivarova, Publisher Who Kept Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91
Books, August 31
In exile in Canada, she and her husband, the novelist Josef Skvorecky, published books that had been outlawed by the Soviet-backed Communist regime.
Tina Modotti, la fotógrafa que unió la forma modernista y el propósito revolucionario
En español, August 31
Su innovador trabajo como artista y activista a menudo desafiaba las convenciones, pero, durante mucho tiempo, su talento quedó eclipsado por sus romances y sus afiliaciones políticas.
Carol Saline, 86, Dies; Journalist With a Story to Tell, About Her Dying
Business, August 30
Terminally ill, she contacted obituary reporters looking to be interviewed about her life and imminent death — to be “at her own wake,” a colleague said.
Overlooked No More: Tina Modotti, Whose Life Was as Striking as Her Photographs
Obituaries, August 30
Her work is now in museums, but in the early 20th century, it was obscured by her romantic relationships with prominent men, among them her mentor, Edward Weston.
Duke Cunningham, 83, Congressman Convicted in Corruption Scandal, Dies
U.S., August 30
A war hero turned politician, he was first elected to the House in 1990 but stepped down in 2005 after pleading guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bribery.
Margaret W. Rossiter, 81, Dies; Wrote Women Scientists Into History
Science, August 29
In her groundbreaking trilogy, “Women Scientists in America,” she told the stories of numerous accomplished but largely invisible women.
Frank Price, a Studio Chief Several Times Over, Dies at 95
Movies, August 29
He ran Universal’s television and movie businesses and had two stints at Columbia. Running a studio, he said, was “sort of like being the head of a small country.”
Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92
Arts, August 29
Mr. Shchedrin drew on Russian literature for stage works and was an eager experimenter, inspired by folk tales, religious mysticism and melodrama.
Jim Murray, Football Executive and Charity Founder, Dies at 87
Sports, August 28
Before helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl in 1981, he helped found the first Ronald McDonald House to help the families of seriously ill children.
Joan Mellen, Whose Bobby Knight Biography Sparked Debate, Dies at 83
Books, August 28
Some sportswriters accused her of “deifying” Indiana’s irascible basketball coach. A professor of English, she also wrote about Marilyn Monroe and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
James E. Ferguson II, Rights Lawyer Who Defended Busing, Dies at 82
U.S., August 28
He helped litigate a landmark school desegregation case before the U.S. Supreme Court and overturn wrongful convictions of Black defendants in North Carolina.
A.K. Best, Master of the Art of Fly Tying, Is Dead at 92
Sports, August 28
His meticulously crafted, lifelike designs were said to have “shaped the soul of modern fly fishing.”
Pat Moore, a Model Turned Institution at P.J. Clarke’s, Dies at 89
Food, August 27
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
Gérard Chaliand, Intrepid Authority on Geopolitics, Dies at 91
World, August 27
His considerable influence in the French-speaking world was based on an unusual attribute: He had actually been to the revolutions he wrote about.
Angela Mortimer, Tennis Champion Who Overcame Adversity, Dies at 93
Sports, August 27
She won three Grand Slam singles championships, including one at Wimbledon, in a career that earned her election to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103
Obituaries, August 26
One of the last surviving combat aces from the war, he took down five Japanese aircraft and helped save a destroyer during the Battle of Okinawa.
Rainer Weiss, Who Gave a Nod to Einstein and the Big Bang, Dies at 92
Science, August 26
He shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on gravitational waves, which helped confirm Einstein’s general theory of relativity and how the universe began.
Joe Hickerson, 89, Dies; Helped Preserve America’s Folk Song Tradition
Arts, August 26
He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
Sheila R. Canby, Curator at the Met Who Humanized Islam, Dies at 76
Arts, August 25
In overseeing the expansion of the Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum, she countered hostile narratives about the Muslim world that arose after 9/11.
Maurice Tempelsman, Diamond Magnate and Jackie Onassis’s Companion, Dies at 95
Business, August 25
A private and politically connected gem merchant, he was thrust into the public spotlight when his personal relationship with the former first lady became known in the late 1980s.
Lionel Taylor, Elite Receiver in A.F.L.’s Early Days, Dies at 89
Sports, August 24
He caught 100 passes for the Denver Broncos in 1961, setting a record. As a wide receivers coach, he helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win two Super Bowls.
Annie Stainer, 79, Dies; Enigmatic Mime Who Performed With David Bowie
Arts, August 24
She later became a powerful solo artist in her own right, creating a dance trilogy steeped in myth and feminine archetypes.
Starling Lawrence, Editor Who Uncovered Best Sellers, Dies at 82
Books, August 24
He discovered and nurtured Michael Lewis, Sebastian Junger and many other authors. He had, Mr. Lewis said, “the storytelling equivalent of perfect pitch.”
Ozzie Rodriguez, Off Off Broadway Mainstay and Archivist, Dies at 81
Theater, August 24
An actor, director and playwright for La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, he later found an even more distinct role: curating its vast archive.
Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s Greatest Showman, Dies at 86
Sports, August 24
With fire-breathing robots and death-defying school-bus stunts, he brought spectacle to stock-car racing as the sport boomed in the 1970s and beyond.
Jerry Adler, Actor in ‘The Sopranos’ Who Found Success Late in Life, Dies at 96
Arts, August 24
After spending years in behind-the-scenes roles on Broadway, he enjoyed a late career transformation to become an actor in films and on television.
David Ketchum, Who Played the Cooped-Up Agent 13 on ‘Get Smart,’ Dies at 97
Arts, August 24
He was frequently crammed into airport lockers, popcorn machines and grandfather clocks as Agent 13, the long-suffering spy.
Theodore Friedman, Lawyer Who Triumphed Over Disbarment, Dies at 94
New York, August 23
A zealous New York personal injury lawyer, he won many news-making cases before his professional fall. He was reinstated after 16 years.
Chris Doyle, Artist Who Brought the Inanimate to Life, Dies at 66
Arts, August 22
He used animation and other media to create worlds inhabited by anthropomorphic machines and industrious creatures. One curator described his work as “Narnia on acid.”
Ron Turcotte, Who Rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown, Dies at 84
Sports, August 22
With Turcotte in the saddle, Secretariat powered to victory in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness in 1973 and then demolished the competition in the Belmont Stakes.
Tiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70
World, August 22
A former foreign minister, he founded an opposition political party and then served in the government as an unflagging negotiator with northern rebels.
Greg Iles, Novelist Who Wrote About Race in Mississippi, Dies at 65
Books, August 22
In his best-selling books, notably the “Natchez Burning” trilogy, he addressed what one reviewer called “the pervasive impact of past events.”
Frank Caprio, amable juez y estrella de la televisión, muere a los 88 años
En español, August 21
Caprio, un juez municipal jubilado, adquirió popularidad en las redes sociales por fragmentos virales de su programa de telerrealidad que, según los espectadores, mostraban su compasión en los tribunales.
Shelly Zegart, Who Stitched Quilting to History and Art, Dies at 84
Arts, August 21
She was a pivotal figure in linking quilts to the American experience — although she herself never stitched so much as a sweater in her life.
Frank Caprio, Kind Judge of ‘Caught in Providence,’ Dies at 88
U.S., August 21
Judge Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, became a social media star for courtroom videos that viewers said showed his compassion in the courtroom.
Sonallah Ibrahim, Egyptian Novelist of Irony and Dissent, Dies at 88
World, August 21
Starting with “That Smell” in 1966, he wrote with stark power about themes of repression in the Egyptian police state.
James Dobson, Influential Leader of the Religious Right, Dies at 89
U.S., August 21
The founder of the evangelical group Focus on the Family, he spent decades denouncing what he saw as the unraveling of the social order.
Bruce Slovin, Who Unified Jewish Archives in New York, Dies at 89
New York, August 20
A corporate executive who specialized in mergers, he brought together five Jewish institutions and their collections at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan.
Stephanie Shirley, Who Created a Tech World for Women, Dies at 91
Business, August 20
In 1962, she started a software company at her dining room table with a revolutionary idea: to create a place where women could find a work-life balance.
John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
World, August 20
He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.
Warren Brodey, 101, Dies; a Visionary at the Dawn of the Information Age
Technology, August 20
His work on complex systems and responsive technologies helped lay the groundwork for later work on artificial intelligence.
Rodrigo Moya, fotógrafo de la desigualdad y los conflictos en América Latina, muere a los 91 años
En español, August 20
Documentó la pobreza y las protestas de los años cincuenta y sesenta, y creó imágenes imborrables del Che Guevara y Gabriel García Márquez.
Rodrigo Moya, Who Photographed a Changing Latin America, Dies at 91
Arts, August 19
He documented poverty and protest in the 1950s and ’60s, and he created indelible images of Che Guevara and Gabriel García Márquez.
Richard Lee, Activist Who Founded a Pot ‘University,’ Dies at 62
U.S., August 19
After he was paralyzed in an accident, his use of marijuana for medical purposes led him to become one of the nation’s most influential cannabis activists.
Mike Castle, Bipartisan Delaware Congressman, Dies at 86
U.S., August 19
A fiscal conservative who supported gun control and other liberal causes, he was the last Republican elected to serve his state as governor and to represent it in the House.
Jules Witcover, Political Reporter and Columnist, Dies at 98
Business, August 18
A journalist of the old school, he covered presidential races and political affairs for several newspapers and in many books, as well as in a long-running column, “Politics Today.”
Terence Stamp, estrella del cine británico de los 60, muere a los 87 años
En español, August 18
El magnético actor protagonizó ‘El coleccionista’, y tuvo papeles memorables los dos primeros filmes de Superman y ‘Las aventuras de Priscilla, reina del desierto’.
Dan Tana, Whose Clubby Red-Sauce Restaurant Drew Stars, Dies at 90
Obituaries, August 17
Dan Tana’s was said to be as central to Hollywood as palm trees and Botox. On a scale of 1 to 10, the people watching was a 10. Even the steak came with pasta.
Ronnie Rondell, Stuntman Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88
U.S., August 17
He was also known for his performances in “Twister” and “The Matrix Reloaded,” and came from a family of stunt performers.
Joe Caroff, Who Gave James Bond His Signature 007 Logo, Dies at 103
Obituaries, August 17
A quiet giant in graphic design, he created posters for hundreds of movies, including “West Side Story” and “Manhattan.” But his work was often unsigned.
Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87
Movies, August 17
Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector,” and had a memorable role in “Superman” and “Superman II.”
Joel DeMott, Whose Documentary Was Rejected by PBS, Dies at 78
Arts, August 16
Her “Seventeen,” a study of teenagers later recognized as a major work of cinéma vérité, was pulled from a public TV series in 1982 under pressure from its sponsor.
Tristan Rogers, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Dies at 79
Arts, August 16
He became a fixture on the popular daytime television show as Robert Scorpio, a spy who became a police commissioner.
Doris Lockhart Saatchi, 88, Critic and Collector of Cutting-Edge Art, Dies
Arts, August 15
With her husband, Charles Saatchi, she assembled one of the world’s top collections of contemporary art, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, Cy Twombly and many others.
Tommy McLain, the King of Swamp Pop, Dies at 85
Arts, August 15
Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, among many others.
Frank Savage, 87, Business Leader Entangled in Enron Scandal, Is Dead
Business, August 15
He was one of the relatively few Black Americans to reach the upper echelons of global finance. He was also a competitive sailor.
Robin Lakoff, Expert on Language and Gender, Is Dead at 82
U.S., August 15
In arguing that language enforces the power imbalance between the sexes, she inspired an entire academic field.
Masaoki Sen, a Kamikaze Volunteer Who Later Promoted Peace, Dies at 102
World, August 15
A pilot who never flew on a suicide mission during World War II, Mr. Sen went on to become a grandmaster of Japan’s tea ceremony and used the platform to oppose all wars.
Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ Mother and an Early Amazon Investor, Dies at 78
Obituaries, August 15
Ms. Bezos and her husband invested about $245,000 in Amazon when the online bookstore was in its first year.
Dale Webster, Who Surfed Every Day for 40 Years, Dies at 76
U.S., August 14
He braved frigid waters and sharks and surfed even when he had a kidney stone while breaking the record for the most consecutive days surfed.
Gerry Spence, a Canny Courtroom Showman in Buckskin, Dies at 96
U.S., August 14
Calling himself America’s best trial lawyer, he won justice for Karen Silkwood and successfully defended Imelda Marcos. He also wrote best sellers.
Gregory C. O’Connell, Developer Who Revived Red Hook, Dies at 83
New York, August 14
A former N.Y.P.D. detective, he rejuvenated properties on the Brooklyn waterfront and restored a historic village in upstate New York.
Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88
Science, August 14
A cognitive scientist, she used the language of computers to explore the nature of human thought and creativity, offering prescient insights about A.I.
Bobby Whitlock, Keyboardist for Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77
Arts, August 14
With Eric Clapton, he wrote “Bell Bottom Blues” and built one of the greatest — if most short-lived — supergroups of the 1970s.
George C. White, Founder of Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Dies at 89
Theater, August 14
His summer conferences gave budding playwrights a chance to try out new works, many of which went on to success in New York.
Overlooked No More: Molly Drake, a Maternal, Musical Force Behind Nick Drake’s Sound
Obituaries, August 13
She was a poet, singer, composer and pianist whose melancholic home recordings from the 1950s hit on universal themes of despair, heartbreak, longing and loss.
Billy Howton, Top Green Bay Packers Receiver in the ’50s, Dies at 95
Sports, August 13
He retired as the N.F.L.’s leading career receiver but was soon surpassed. In retirement, he went to prison for bilking investors in an $8 million fraud.
Leonard Tow, Cable TV Magnate and a Major Philanthropist, Dies at 97
Business, August 13
Once on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, he donated substantially to the arts, higher education, hospitals and criminal justice reform.
Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art
Arts, August 13
They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
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.