William McDonald
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A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer
The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is...
Unlikely Parallels in a Year of Momentous Deaths
The deaths of luminaries like Queen Elizabeth II and Bill Russell did not necessarily surprise. Others, though, inscrutably departed seemingly in tandem.
Joan Joyce, Dominant in Women’s Softball, Is Dead at 81
Her pitching feats — including striking out Ted Williams — were legend. And with her prowess extending to basketball, volleyball and golf, many saw all-around...
Deaths in 2021: Headline Names Against the Backdrop of Pandemic
Aaron, Sondheim, Dole and Didion. But the loss of Colin Powell from the virus spoke most directly to the moment the world is in.