The New York Times – Film:
Though he never achieved the fame of Jean-Luc Godard or François Truffaut, he was considered by many to be their equal.
Author: Alex Williams
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John Beasley, Late-Blooming Actor Known for Playing Sages, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
A former railroad clerk, he didn’t became a full-time actor until his 40s, but he made up for lost time in films like “Rudy” and TV shows like “Everwood.”
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Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59
The New York Times – Music:
The son of Juan Formell, a giant of Cuban music, he found his own voice as a singer-songwriter. He died during a performance in New York.
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Linda Lewis, British Singer Whose Voice Knew Few Limits, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by Motown early in her career, she became an acclaimed singer-songwriter and backed the likes of David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Cat Stevens.
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Larry Mahan, the Elvis of Rodeo, Is Dead at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
His eight championships made him a legend to his fans. His mod style, swashbuckling lifestyle and flirtations with Hollywood made him a star.
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Rita Lee, Brazil’s Queen of Rock, Is Dead at 75
The New York Times – Music:
As a member the 1960s band Os Mutantes and later as a solo artist, she drew a following that included Kurt Cobain, Beck and the Prince of Wales.
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Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Fired from a dot-com job for making indiscreet comments about her company online, she introduced Dooce.com, a blog about parenthood and marriage that became a cash cow.