The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She killed her ex-husband and his new wife after what she described as years of psychological abuse. The crime inspired TV adaptations, a podcast and at least five books.
Author: Trip Gabriel
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Sue Bender, Who Wrote About Living With the Amish, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
“Plain and Simple,” her best-selling 1989 book, was a go-to text of the anti-materialist movement known as voluntary simplicity.
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Richard Lamparski, Author of ‘Whatever Became Of …?’ Books, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He turned an obsession with forgotten stars into a popular series, long before “Where Are They Now?” features became ubiquitous.
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Monica Getz, Advocate for Divorce Court Reform, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Her troubled marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz led to a headline-making divorce case. The result of the trial gave her a cause to fight for.
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David Seidler, Oscar-Winning Writer of ‘The King’s Speech,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Film:
He drew on his own painful experiences with a stutter in depicting King George VI’s struggles to overcome his impediment and rally Britain in World War II.
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David J. Skal, Scholar Who Took Horror Seriously, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Film:
In books like “The Monster Show” and “Screams of Reason,” he examined the cultural significance of movies meant to scare the bejesus out of people.