The New York Times – Sports:
Huff, who became the epitome of the rough-and-tough football star with the Giants, was remembered for his head-on duels with two of the game’s greatest fullbacks.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Jane Brown Grimes, a Rare Female Force in Tennis, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
She was a top executive at three organizations, including the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where she was later inducted.
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Graeme Edge, Drummer and Co-Founder of the Moody Blues, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
Many of their songs incorporated his spoken-word poetry, making them pioneers in the prog-rock movement of the late-1960s and ’70s.
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Pedro Feliciano, Durable Relief Pitcher for the Mets, Dies at 45
The New York Times – Sports:
He led the major leagues in appearances from 2008 to 2010, earning him the nickname Perpetual Pedro.
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Jonathan Reynolds, Playwright and Food Columnist, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
His plays tended to parody American institutions. His food writing tended to be full of humor.
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Don Maddox, Last Survivor of a Pioneering Country Band, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:
In the 1940s, he joined with his three brothers and his sister, Rose, to make exuberant music that anticipated rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll.
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Dean Stockwell, Child Actor Turned ‘Quantum Leap’ Star, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Film:
The actor, who started his career alongside Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, later had signature roles in “Married to the Mob” and “Blue Velvet.”
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Marília Mendonça, Brazilian Pop Singer, Dies in Plane Crash at 26
The New York Times – Music:
Ms. Mendonça, who was a social media sensation with millions of followers, was iconic in a type of Brazilian country music called sertanejo.