The New York Times – Film:
Over a four-decade career, he was perhaps best known for his role on “The Sopranos.” But he also had dozens of film credits, including “Goodfellas” and “The Irishman.”
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Christopher Alexander, Architect Who Humanized Urban Design, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A fierce anti-modernist, he championed vernacular structures, becoming a counterculture hero to many, from New Urbanists to software designers to Prince Charles.
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Joan Joyce, Dominant in Women’s Softball, Is Dead at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
Her pitching feats — including striking out Ted Williams — were legend. And with her prowess extending to basketball, volleyball and golf, many saw all-around athletic greatness.
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Marina Goldovskaya, 80, Dies; Filmmaker Documented Russian Life
The New York Times – Film:
In about 30 documentaries she looked at the people and history of her homeland, some of it brutally dark.
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Kip Hawley, Transportation Security Administrator, Dies at 68
The New York Times – Travel:
He sought to overhaul a much-maligned federal agency by enhancing security procedures, bolstering morale and taking a common-sense approach to the job.
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William Kraft, Percussionist and Force in New Music, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:
A mainstay of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he also composed music that elevated overlooked instruments like the timpani.
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Chris Madden, Lifestyle Author and Personality, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An early HGTV host, she lent her name to furniture and housewares lines. In the late 1990s, her book on women’s private sanctuaries touched a nerve.
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John Clayton, Veteran N.F.L. Reporter Who Worked at ESPN, Dies at 67
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Clayton, who was known as the Professor, combined substantive reporting and a crisp delivery during his on-air appearances.
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Peter Bowles, Actor in ‘To the Manor Born,’ Dies at 85
The New York Times – Film:
In a six-decade career in TV, film and onstage, he played comedy and drama, hapless heroes and villains, often with the air of the archetypal English gent.