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Kenny Moore, Marathoner and Track Writer, Dies at 78
A three-time All-American, he began a long career at Sports Illustrated while still competing. A former top editor there said, “He was a guy with...
Dervla Murphy, Irish Travel Writer Who Preferred Her Bike, Dies at 90
A curious, intrepid loner, she famously went from Dunkirk through Europe and then to Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India — mostly on two wheels.
Joe Pignatano, Met Coach Known for His Bullpen Farm, Dies at 92
After an undistinguished career as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams, he cultivated vegetables as well as relief pitchers at Shea Stadium.
Colin Cantwell, ‘Star Wars’ Spacecraft Designer, Dies at 90
He created the look of the X-wing and the Death Star; he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”...
Vangelis, Composer Best Known for ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 79
A master of the synthesizer, he won an Oscar for that film’s score, and his memorable theme song became a No. 1 pop hit.
Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88
He turned bass fishing into a professional sport with the championship Bassmaster Classic and other tournaments, using his showmanship skills to excite fans.
Richard C. Wald, Leader in Print and Network News, Dies at 92
He was the last managing editor of The New York Herald Tribune. When that newspaper folded, he went on to top jobs with NBC and...
Joanna Barnes, Actress in ‘The Parent Trap’ and Its Remake, Dies at 87
In 1961, she played a vixenish fortune hunter. In 1998, she played the character’s mother. In between, she kept busy on TV and also wrote...
Bob Lanier, a Dominant Center of the 1970s and ’80s, Dies at 73
Playing for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks, he held his own against titans of the era like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Willis...
Gloria Parker, Maestra of the Musical Glasses, Dies at 100
She played many instruments and appeared on radio and television, but she was best known for the skill that led to a role in Woody...