The New York Times – Travel:
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
Author: Alex Williams
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Teresa Taylor, Butthole Surfers Drummer and Face of Generation X, Dies at 60
The New York Times – Music:
A drummer for the audacious Texas band Butthole Surfers, she helped define the image of an aimless generation with her role in the 1990 film “Slacker.”
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Jacques Rozier, Last of the French New Wave Directors, Dies at 96
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.
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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.