The New York Times – Film:
He had the disease and was interviewed on the PTL network in 1985 by Tammy Faye Bakker, a broadcast that was said to have changed minds and hearts.
Author: Neil Genzlinger
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Ellen Hovde, ‘Grey Gardens’ Documentarian, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Film:
She worked with the Maysles brothers on the groundbreaking film about two Long Island recluses, and she later shared an Emmy for a mini-series about Ben Franklin.
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Frederic Forrest, 86, Dies; Actor Known for ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose’
The New York Times – Film:
He appeared in a string of films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and his performance as Bette Midler’s love interest earned him an Oscar nomination.
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George Winston, Pianist With a Soothing ‘New Age’ Sound, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Music:
His top-selling records for the Windham Hill label helped define a genre that took off in the 1970s, but his interests also included Hawaiian guitar and the Doors.
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Ingrid Haebler, Pianist Known for Her Mastery of Mozart, Is Dead
The New York Times – Music:
In concerts and on dozens of recordings, she applied a delicate touch that critics said set her apart from other performers.
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Ray Stevenson, Actor in ‘Thor’ and Other Films, Dies at 58
The New York Times – Film:
His wide-ranging roles included fantasy characters, a knight, a Roman soldier and a Punisher.
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Leon Ichaso, Whose Films Explored Latino Identity, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Film:
His first feature, “El Super,” was critically acclaimed. He continued to examine culture and exile in “Crossover Dreams,” “El Cantante” and “Piñero.”
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Thomas Stacy, Master of the English Horn, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
Through his decades with the New York Philharmonic and his busy touring schedule, he helped make an unfamiliar instrument much less so.
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Don Sebesky, Arranger Who Helped Broaden Jazz’s Audience, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
He won Tonys for his orchestrations and Grammys for his compositions and arrangements. But he was best known for his genre-straddling work at CTI Records.