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Obituaries and memorials from news sources and our community
Diane Carlson Evans Dies at 79; Led Campaign for Vietnam Women’s Memorial
A former Army nurse who served in combat, she coordinated a 10-year effort to create a monument recognizing the contributions of the war’s thousands of nurses.
Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.
Limmie Pulliam, Tenor Who Overcame the Stigma of His Size, Dies at 50
He quit singing in his early 20s when opera companies objected to his appearance, but after a 12-year absence he revived his career to acclaim.
Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
Alan Gribben, Twain Scholar Who Excised Slur From ‘Huck Finn,’ Dies at 84
He made it his mission to track down every book Mark Twain owned — and to fix what he saw as flaws that kept schools from teaching the author’s most famous works.
Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians.
Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62
As director of the espionage agency from 2014 to 2020, he confronted a range of threats, including international terrorism and an emboldened Russia.
John McClain, Who Helped Keep Michael Jackson’s Profits Flowing, Dies at 72
A music executive with longstanding ties to the Jackson family, he worked to make Janet a star and Michael a posthumous commercial powerhouse.
Ruth Shack, Early Champion of Gay Rights in Miami, Dies at 94
She sponsored one of the nation’s first anti-discrimination ordinances for gays and lesbians and later helped make Miami a global arts center.
Peabo Bryson, Soul Singer Known as the Voice of Love, Dies at 75
He was admired for impassioned duets with singers like Roberta Flack and Celine Dion and for the Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.”
Bruce Crandall, Part of a Heroic Rescue Mission in Vietnam, Dies at 93
“Fourteen times he flew into what they called the valley of death,” President George W. Bush said in awarding him the Medal of Honor in 2007.
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80
A close collaborator with George Lucas, her first husband, she was “the warmth and the heart” of his early films, the actor Mark Hamill said.
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79
His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.
Andy Halliday, a Star of ‘Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,’ Dies at 73
A beloved member of Charles Busch’s Theater in Limbo repertory, he had an irrepressibly comic stage presence that masked a shy, tender disposition.
Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame Receiver for Champion Colts, Dies at 93
He was the quarterback Johnny Unitas’s secret weapon with flypaper hands, who rose — leaped, actually — to big occasions.
Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104
A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.
Dang Van Phuoc Dies at 90; Intrepid Photojournalist in Vietnam War
A photographer for The Associated Press, he spent a decade on the front lines of combat in his native Vietnam and lost his right eye in a grenade explosion.
Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Exiled Ex-President of Yemen, Dies at 80
In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler.
Marc Johnson, Street Skateboarder Who Shaped a Sport’s Culture, Dies at 49
His appearance in the 2007 film “Fully Flared” helped earn him one of the sport’s most prestigious honors: Thrasher Magazine’s skater of the year.
Randall Bourscheidt, Wide-Ranging Arts Advocate, Dies at 81
He helped triple New York City’s arts budget, led research to promote cultural funding and supported artists with H.I.V. and AIDS.
Frank Hayden, Who Led Global Growth of the Special Olympics, Dies at 96
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Bob Horner, Powerful Slugger in Atlanta and Japan, Dies at 68
With the Braves, he hit a home run in his major league debut, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and later hit four home runs in a game.
Totó la Momposina, Colombian Folk Music Star, Dies at 85
Timbaland, Jay-Z and Major Lazer sampled her work, and she received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Grammys in 2013.
David Henderson, Innovative Poet and Hendrix Biographer, Dies at 83
Part of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s, he went on to reclaim a leading musician of the psychedelic era as a distinctly African American artist.
Margot Wellington, Who Helped Save Grand Central Terminal, Dies at 91
As the director of the Municipal Art Society, she led the fight to rescue countless New York City landmarks from the wrecking ball.
Russ Hodge Dies at 86; an Olympian, Like His Mother
Nicknamed Russell the Muscle, he finished ninth in the decathlon at the 1964 Games. His mother, Alice Arden, placed the same as a high jumper in 1936.
Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79
He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.
Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
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