The New York Times – Film:
He left his job as an agent in the 1970s to guide the careers of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner and other comics.
Author: Richard Sandomir
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Lester Piggott, Superstar British Jockey, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
He won his first race at age 12 and his last in his 50s, and he rode to a record 30 victories in the five most important British thoroughbred races.
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Kenny Moore, Marathoner and Track Writer, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Sports:
A three-time All-American, he began a long career at Sports Illustrated while still competing. A former top editor there said, “He was a guy with a real literary bent.”
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Dervla Murphy, Irish Travel Writer Who Preferred Her Bike, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Travel:
A curious, intrepid loner, she famously went from Dunkirk through Europe and then to Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India — mostly on two wheels.
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Joe Pignatano, Met Coach Known for His Bullpen Farm, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
After an undistinguished career as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams, he cultivated vegetables as well as relief pitchers at Shea Stadium.
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Colin Cantwell, ‘Star Wars’ Spacecraft Designer, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Film:
He created the look of the X-wing and the Death Star; he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “WarGames.”
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Vangelis, Composer Best Known for ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
A master of the synthesizer, he won an Oscar for that film’s score, and his memorable theme song became a No. 1 pop hit.
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Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
He turned bass fishing into a professional sport with the championship Bassmaster Classic and other tournaments, using his showmanship skills to excite fans.