The New York Times – Film:
A respected cinematographer, he guided the motion picture academy at the height of the #MeToo movement and dealt with infighting around the Oscar ceremony.
Author: Alex Traub
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Kenneth Force, the ‘Toscanini of Military Marching Bands,’ Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
Captain Force was part of the pomp and ceremony at 10 presidential inaugurations, and for 45 years he taught midshipmen to revere traditional military music.
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Jim Turner, Who Kicked the Jets Into Super Bowl History, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
He was a reliable pro-football place-kicker for 16 years and had a moment of glory in the 1969 championship game.
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Redd Holt, Drummer on Instrumentals That Became Pop Hits, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
He played in the Ramsey Lewis Trio when it released “The ‘In’ Crowd” in 1965, and a group he co-led recorded the funky hit “Soulful Strut.”
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Owen Davidson, Who Won 8 Grand Slams With Billie Jean King, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
In the 1960s and ’70s, he and King dominated mixed doubles tournaments. He was also known for his congeniality, sportsmanship and skill at the net.
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Chris Strachwitz, Who Dug Up the Roots of American Music, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
Traveling the nation to discover little-known performers for the Arhoolie label, which he founded in 1960, he earned a nickname: El Fanático.
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Vida Blue, Pitching Sensation for Champion A’s Teams, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Sports:
In his rookie season in 1971, he was an unstoppable fastball pitcher. Then he had a fight with the owner of the Athletics that left him embittered.