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William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87
He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.
Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83
First hailed in the 1960s for her dynamic performances with her husband, Ike, she went on to become one of the most successful recording artists of...
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 84
Mr. Lightfoot’s rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970s. His hits included “The Wreck of...
Overlooked No More: Cléoma Falcon, Queen of Cajun Music
She and her husband, Joe, recorded the first commercial recording of Cajun music ever made, giving voice to French-speaking Louisiana.
Jerry Lee Lewis, a Rock ’n’ Roll Original, Dies at 87
With his pounding piano, his impassioned vocals and his incendiary performing style, Mr. Lewis lived up to his nickname, the Killer.
Art Rupe, Who Brought Rhythm and Blues to the Mainstream, Dies at 104
As the founder of the independent label Specialty Records, he helped set the table for the rock ’n’ roll era by signing performers like Little...
Michel Bouquet, Award-Winning French Actor, Dies at 96
One of his country’s great theater actors, he went on to appear in over 100 films during a decades-long career.
Sidney Poitier, Who Paved the Way for Black Actors in Film, Dies at 94
The first Black performer to win the Academy Award for best actor, for “Lilies of the Field,” he once said he felt “as if I...
Lina Wertmüller, Italian Director of Provocative Films, Dies at 93
She established an idiosyncratic reputation for blending tragedy and farce, politics and sex. She was the first woman to be nominated for a best director...