The New York Times – Music:
She was perhaps best known for her appearances on the reality show “Braxton Family Values” with her siblings and their families.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Ron Miles, Understated Master of Jazz Cornet, Is Dead at 58
The New York Times – Music:
He enjoyed the admiration of his fellow musicians for decades, but he had just been starting to find his place in the spotlight.
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Bobbie Nelson, Longtime Pianist for Brother Willie, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
They grew up together playing music, and in 1973 she became a core member of the band that would take Mr. Nelson to worldwide fame.
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Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Grier joined the league as a field judge in 1981 and was elevated to referee, or crew chief, seven years later, becoming a mentor to other Black officials.
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Elsa Klensch, Face of Fashion on CNN, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She was one of the cable channel’s early stars, covering designers, models and trends in a weekly show that brought the industry to a mass television audience.
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Lionel James, Speedy Back Who Covered a Lot of Turf, Dies at 59
The New York Times – Sports:
A diminutive player, he set a single-season record in 1985 for yardage gained in the N.F.L. as a running back, receiver and kick and punt returner.
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Shane Warne, Cricket Legend, Dies at 52
The New York Times – Sports:
Warne’s management company said the Australian star died Friday of a suspected heart attack.