The New York Times – Film:
A documentary about the city’s fiscal crisis of the 1970s, co-directed by the son of one of its saviors, wins the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film.
Author: Sam Roberts
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Nancy Buirski, Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Film:
She won Emmy and Peabody Awards for “The Loving Story,” about a Virginia couple’s successful challenge to a ban on interracial marriage.
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Roger Payne, Biologist Who Heard Whales Singing, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
His underwater microphones recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” inspiring a movement that led to national and international bans on commercial whaling.
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Polito Vega, Salsa ‘King’ of New York Radio, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
In a career that began in 1960, the Puerto Rico-born Mr. Vega became, one admirer said, “the architect of Hispanic radio at a global level.”
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Albert Okura, ‘Chicken Man’ Who Saved a Ghost Town, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Travel:
He built a California fast-food chain, opened a McDonald’s museum and restored a historic town on Route 66, a road for which he harbored a special interest.
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Ginny Redington Dawes, Composer of Memorable Ad Jingles, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:
She collaborated on the melodies for signature commercials that sang the praises of McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and other brands.
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Henry Grossman, Photographer of Celebrities and Beatles, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
He was best known for his formal portraits of prominent politicians and entertainers. Less famously, he took thousands of candid shots of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
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Alberto Zamperla, Amusement Park Impresario, Is Dead at 71
The New York Times – Travel:
His family-friendly company revived historic Luna Park in Coney Island and built attractions for Disney and Six Flags.
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John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried chicken chain.