The New York Times – Film:
His most prominent roles included three tenderly caring parents, but he was most associated with the dapper gangsters he portrayed in the movies and on television.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Bobby Rydell, Teenage Idol With Enduring Appeal, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
He had his first hit in 1959. Six decades later, teamed with his fellow singers Frankie Avalon and Fabian, he was still drawing crowds.
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Roland White, a Shaper of Bluegrass and Country Rock, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
A mandolin player and singer, he made his mark with the Country Boys (later renamed the Kentucky Colonels), and his influence extended into ’60s rock.
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Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the ’60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.
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Gene Shue, All-Star and Longtime N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Sports:
He had a seven-decade pro career, starting as a guard with the Pistons before coaching for 22 years, leading the Bullets and the 76ers to the finals.
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Anne Parsons, Who Revived the Detroit Symphony, Dies at 64
The New York Times – Music:
She shepherded the orchestra through a bitter six-month strike and then worked to ensure that it flourished after what many considered a near-death moment.
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Two Members of the Mighty Diamonds, Acclaimed Reggae Trio, Are Dead
The New York Times – Music:
Tabby Diamond, 66, was shot and killed Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica. Bunny Diamond, 70, died three days later after a long illness.
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Estelle Harris, George’s Mother on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 93
The New York Times – Film:
Employing a high-powered screech, she took maternal exasperation and paranoia to comedic heights as one of the show’s most frequently recurring characters.
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Michelle Materre, Champion of Black Independent Film, Dies at 67
The New York Times – Film:
Through her distribution company and an educational series, Ms. Materre was for decades a tireless advocate for underrepresented filmmakers.