The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With his father, Philip, he made idiosyncratic, often monumental bronze work influenced by ancient themes. But was it art or was it furniture?
Author: Penelope Green
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Mel Taub, Creator of a Pun-Loving, Anagram-Making Puzzle, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was the main whiz behind a crossword puzzle variation for The Times, whose readers loved his sometimes groan-inducing wordplay. (Try one yourself.)
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Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.
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Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.
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Jeannie Epper, Groundbreaking Stunt Double on ‘Wonder Woman,’ Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
Her first stunt was riding a horse bareback down a cliff when she was 9. She went on to soar on the hit TV series “Wonder Woman” and in many other places.
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Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.
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Paula Weinstein, Hollywood Veteran and Political Activist, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Film:
Raised by a McCarthy-era rebel, the producer and journalist Hannah Weinstein, she followed her mother’s path into movies and television, advocacy and action.