Alexander Toradze, 69, Idiosyncratic Pianist, Is Dead
A defector to the U.S., he was admired for his prowess in the Russian repertory, but his individualistic approach “was not for everyone — or...
Elspeth Barker, Author of a Beloved if Unsung Novel, Dies at 81
Her “O Caledonia,” a Gothic coming-of-age story set in Scotland, has been called “one of the best least-known novels of the 20th century.”
Bob Neuwirth, Colorful Figure in Dylan’s Circle, Dies at 82
He was a recording artist and songwriter himself, but he also played pivotal roles in the careers of Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, Expert in Sickle Cell Disease, Dies at 76
When his baby boy was diagnosed with the illness, he made it his mission to combat it. He later took his expertise back to his...
Ben Roy Mottelson Dies at 95; Shed Light on the Shape of Atoms
He shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries of forces that can distort the shape of an atomic nucleus, with implications for human-made...
Donald K. Ross, Leading Public Interest Lawyer, Dies at 78
A Ralph Nader acolyte, he galvanized students in the 1970s and promoted social change through legislation, legal action and political pressure.
Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88
He turned bass fishing into a professional sport with the championship Bassmaster Classic and other tournaments, using his showmanship skills to excite fans.
Rosmarie Trapp of the ‘Sound of Music’ Family Dies at 93
She was the last surviving daughter of the baron and the would-be nun depicted in the stage musical and 1965 film.
John L. Canley, Belated Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 84
He was the first living Black Marine to be awarded America’s highest military decoration — 50 years after he demonstrated valor in Vietnam.
Urvashi Vaid, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Activist, Is Dead at 63
Over a four-decade career, she profoundly shaped a range of progressive issues, including AIDS advocacy, prison reform and gay rights.
Maggie Peterson, a Memorable ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Guest, Dies at 81
As Charlene Darling, a member of the musical Darling family, she appeared in five episodes, beginning with one in which her character became smitten with...
Jürgen Blin, Who Went 7 Rounds Against Ali, Dies at 79
In 1971, Blin was a working-class fighter from Hamburg and a top contender in Germany. Ali was coming off a loss to Joe Frazier and...
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Master of the Santoor, Dies at 84
He single-handedly elevated a 100-string instrument little known outside Kashmir into a prominent component of Hindustani classical music.
Katsumoto Saotome, Who Preserved Stories of Tokyo Firebombing, Dies at 90
He compiled six books of survivors’ recollections of the 1945 attack. He also founded (without government support) a memorial museum.
Larry Woiwode, Who Wrote of Family, Faith and Rural Life, Dies at 80
Raised in North Dakota and rural Illinois, he was a literary star in New York City in the 1970s. But he left the limelight to...
Jack Cakebread, Pioneering Napa Valley Winemaker, Dies at 92
He was an auto mechanic with a sideline in photography when he and his wife bought a cattle farm in 1972. They turned it into...
Lil Keed, Up-and-Coming Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 24
The musician, a protégé of Young Thug, died on Friday in Los Angeles, his label said.
Carrie White, Hair Stylist to the Stars, Is Dead at 78
Her Beverly Hills salon was a party scene where she roller-skated among her glamorous clientele, including Elizabeth Taylor and Warren Beatty.
Henry Scott Stokes Dies at 83; Opened Japan to English Speakers
A biographer of the nationalist novelist Yukio Mishima, he was Tokyo bureau chief for three major newspapers and, afterward, was no stranger to controversy.
Teresa Berganza, Charismatic Star of the Opera Stage, Is Dead at 89
The Spanish mezzo-soprano was internationally acclaimed for her dramatic performances in the works of Mozart, Rossini and Bizet.