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Jim Ladd, Free-Form Radio Trailblazer, Is Dead at 75
An institution of the airwaves in Los Angeles and beyond, he capitalized on the freedom the FM band offered in the 1970s to blaze his...
Essra Mohawk, Self-Described Flower Child Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
She missed a shot at Woodstock glory. But she recorded well-received albums under her own name and worked with Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia and others.
Mars Williams, 68, Saxophonist Who Straddled New Wave and Jazz, Dies
He made his name in the 1980s with the Waitresses and the Psychedelic Furs, but his roots were in the exploratory jazz of Eric Dolphy...
Tim Rogers, Hairstylist to the Stars and Moguls, Dies at 51
A native of Britain, he made his mark in his adopted city styling celebrities like Adele, Roger Federer and the Olsen twins.
Geordie Walker, Guitarist for Killing Joke, Dies at 64
He helped define the look as well as the sound of the enduring British post-punk band, which influenced Nirvana, Metallica and others.
Suzanne Shepherd, Actress Known for Playing Mothers, Dies at 89
After establishing herself as a teacher, she started a prolific screen acting career in her 50s that included roles in “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos.”
John Morris, Who Brought Rock Legends to the Stage, Dies at 84
As a coordinator of the Woodstock festival and the hallowed New York venue Fillmore East, he helped showcase the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Janis...
Lara Parker, a Memorable Witch on ‘Dark Shadows,’ Dies at 84
Her three-dimensional portrayal of a character who was also a vampire helped the Gothic soap opera develop a cult following.
Marina Cicogna, Italy’s First Major Female Film Producer, Dies at 89
A countess from an influential Italian family, she charted her own course and produced films by the likes of Pasolini and Zeffirelli.
Domenico Spano, Clothier of Stars Who Found Fame of His Own, Dies at 79
Born in Italy, he dressed billionaires and film stars while turning heads for his own outfits in his adopted city, New York.