The New York Times – Film:
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, including from John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Author: Clay Risen
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Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Music:
Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music.
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Pauline Collins, 85, Dies; Stage and Screen Star of ‘Shirley Valentine’
The New York Times – Film:
She often played a particularly British character: a bubbly yet resilient woman facing down the corrosive effects of everyday modern life.
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Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.
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Stuart Craig, Who Designed the Movie World of Harry Potter, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
A three-time Oscar winner for production design, he was one of the few people to work on all eight Potter films and their three “Fantastic Beasts” spinoffs.
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Joe Hickerson, 89, Dies; Helped Preserve America’s Folk Song Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
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Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.
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Alex Hassilev, the Last of the Original Limeliters, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
The trio’s witty, urbane arrangements made it one of the top acts of the early-1960s folk music revival. His gift for languages helped.