Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music

A self-taught composer and interpreter, she led an unconventional and itinerant life devoted to spreading Chilean folkloric music.

Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96

Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.

Overlooked No More: Bessie Margolin, Lawyer Who Turned Workers’ Hopes Into Law

Her streak of Supreme Court victories, which began during the New Deal era, benefited millions of workers and continue to shape labor rights today.

Jane Goodall, a Revered Conservationist, Dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the renowned primate expert, has died. She was 91. Her discoveries about how wild chimpanzees raised their young, established leadership, socialized and communicated broke new ground and attracted immense attention and respect among researchers.

Russell Nelson, Who Led Major Changes to the Mormon Church, Dies at 101

He left a career as a pioneering surgeon to become a church leader, diversifying its policies and its senior ranks. He became its president at 93.

You Asked for More of Mel Taub’s Puzzles. Here Are Three.

With his Puns and Anagrams puzzles, Mr. Taub made solvers groan and grin for decades. After he died this month, readers expressed appreciation for his work.

Assata Shakur Dies at 78; Convicted Revolutionary Found Refuge in Cuba

A member of a Black militant group, she was found guilty in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, escaped from prison and fled to Cuba, where she taught and wrote.

Bobby Hart, Who Helped Give the Monkees Their Music, Dies at 86

The hit songwriting duo he and Tommy Boyce formed in the 1960s was best known for the unexpectedly popular tunes of a made-for-TV band.

Patrick McGovern, the ‘Indiana Jones of Ancient Alcohol,’ Dies at 80

An archaeologist, he discovered and analyzed the residue of beverages imbibed by long-vanished civilizations and then figured out how to recreate them.

Overlooked No More: Eglantyne Jebb, Who Started a Movement With Save the Children

She co-founded the organization after she was outraged to learn that children were starving after World War I, when the British blocked aid to several countries.

Rosa Roisinblit, Who Championed the Missing in Argentina, Dies at 106

She helped create the activist group Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, which sought to find relatives who had been killed or “disappeared” by the 1976-83 military dictatorship.

Supertramp Singer, Rick Davies, Dies at 81

Rick Davies, the lead singer and founder of the British rock band Supertramp, died on Saturday after a long battle with blood cancer.

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Giorgio Armani Dies at 91

Giorgio Armani built a luxury fashion empire and made his name all but synonymous with red-carpet dressing. Armani died at his home in Milan. He was 91.

Robert Jay Lifton, Psychiatrist Drawn to Humanity’s Horrors, Dies at 99

His work led him into some of history’s darkest corners, including the role of doctors in the Nazi era and the torture of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

Lee Roy Jordan, Ferocious Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 84

He was a favorite of Coach Bear Bryant at Alabama, then helped make the Cowboys “America’s Team.”

Overlooked No More: Tina Modotti, Whose Life Was as Striking as Her Photographs

Her work is now in museums, but in the early 20th century, it was obscured by her romantic relationships with prominent men, among them her mentor, Edward Weston.

Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103

One of the last surviving combat aces from the war, he took down five Japanese aircraft and helped save a destroyer during the Battle of Okinawa.

Dan Tana, Whose Clubby Red-Sauce Restaurant Drew Stars, Dies at 90

Dan Tana’s was said to be as central to Hollywood as palm trees and Botox. On a scale of 1 to 10, the people watching was a 10. Even the steak came with pasta.

Joe Caroff, Who Gave James Bond His Signature 007 Logo, Dies at 103

A quiet giant in graphic design, he created posters for hundreds of movies, including “West Side Story” and “A Hard Day’s Night.” But his work was often unsigned.

Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ Mother and an Early Amazon Investor, Dies at 78

Ms. Bezos and her husband invested about $245,000 in Amazon when the online bookstore was in its first year.

Overlooked No More: Molly Drake, a Maternal Musical Force Behind Nick Drake’s Sound

She was a poet, singer, composer and pianist whose melancholic home recordings from the 1950s hit on universal themes of despair, heartbreak, longing and loss.

James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97

James A. Lovell Jr., the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, led the three man crew, narrowly surviving a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970.

Rahaman Ali, Boxer Whose Brother Was ‘the Greatest,’ Dies at 82

Some said he had shown nearly as much promise in the ring as Muhammad Ali. But he gave up his own career to join the champ’s entourage.

Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99

Her hits included “The Exorcist” and “The Thorn Birds,” as well as the autobiography of Betty Ford and an authorized biography of Warren Buffett.

David Rendall, Tenor Who Suffered Operatic Mishaps, Dies at 76

He appeared regularly at the Metropolitan Opera and sang in major European opera houses, but a stage accident in 2005 nearly ended his career.

Dwight Muhammad Qawi, 72, Dies; Boxing Champ Got His Start in Prison

After joining a boxing program while incarcerated, he emerged a contender in the pro ranks, winning titles in two weight classes in the 1980s.

Michael Ochs, Top Collector of Rock ’n’ Roll Photos, Dies at 82

He surveyed the trash of record companies, haggled with aging photographers and scoured estate sales, building an archive widely seen as unmatched.

Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling Legend, Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, once the cornerstone of professional wrestling, passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest. His flamboyant personality and star power helped transform professional wrestling from a low-budget regional attraction into a multibillion-dollar industry.

Ozzy Osbourne, Lead Singer of Black Sabbath, Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal and was a pioneer in reality television. He was known for his rock ’n’ roll excess and eccentric onstage persona.

Edwin Feulner, Heritage Foundation’s ‘George Washington,’ Dies at 83

As co-founder and longtime head of the conservative Washington think tank, he picked policies and staffers for G.O.P. presidents from Reagan to Trump.

Overlooked No More: Polina Gelman: Fearless ‘Night Witch’ Who Haunted Nazi Troops

She was a navigator with an all-female unit of Soviet aviators who attacked German troops at night, whooshing in wooden planes like witches on broomsticks.

Muhammadu Buhari, Strongman President of Nigeria, Dies at 82

A former feared military leader, he won one democratic election in 2015 and another in 2019, but struggled to make good on promises to tackle corruption and terrorism.

Robert Holton Dies at 81; His Potent Chemo Drug Saved Lives — and Trees

His method of producing the drug Taxol, now used widely to treat various cancers, eliminated the need to source its active compound from endangered trees.

D. Wayne Lukas, Horse Trainer Who Saddled Winners From Coast to Coast, Dies at 89

He earned purses of more than $300 million in a Hall of Fame career that revolutionized thoroughbred racing with a modern-day corporate approach.

Overlooked No More: Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Whose Camera Sought a Truer Image of Black Men

He was a pioneering figure in Black British art whose rebellious, symbol-rich images explored race, queerness, desire and spirituality.

Rick Hurst, Cletus Hogg on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 79

As the affable deputy sheriff on the popular CBS show, Mr. Hurst became a beloved figure for many fans of the show.

Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80

His vision for how to ship packages overnight led to not just a new company, but also a new sector of the world economy and a now-familiar English verb.

Gary England, Star Meteorologist in Tornado Alley, Dies at 85

Working for a TV station in Oklahoma City, he was known for using high-tech tools to give early warnings of tornadoes in the central U.S.

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, leader and chief songwriter of The Beach Boys, wrote several hits in the 1960s, a musical counterpart to the myth of Southern California as paradise.

Conrad Shinn, First Pilot to Land at the South Pole, Dies at 102

His Navy plane spent only 49 minutes on the ground and needed a boost from small rockets to break free from the ice and take off.

Overlooked No More: Hong Yen Chang, Lawyer Who Challenged a Racist System

He struggled to become the first Chinese American person to practice law in the U.S., then used his training to fight for other Chinese Americans.

Shigeo Nagashima, ‘Mr. Baseball’ of Postwar Japan, Dies at 89

A key member of the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants of the 1960s and ’70s, Japan’s most enduring sports dynasty, Nagashima was a star from his first season.

Loretta Swit a.k.a. Hot Lips of TV’s ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87

She won two Emmy Awards for her sympathetic portrayal of an Army major on the hit TV show and had a long career in TV and theater.

Tony Bechara, Painter Who Championed Latino Artists, Dies at 83

He turned away from a potential career in the law or international relations to produce abstract paintings, and he headed El Museo del Barrio.

Michael A. Ledeen, Reagan Adviser Involved in Iran-Contra, Dies at 83

A neoconservative who fervidly opposed Communism and the fundamentalist regime in Iran, he wrote many books and articles, some of whose theories were later discredited.

Greg Cannom, Who Made Brad Pitt Old and Marlon Wayans White, Dies at 73

He won five Oscars as a makeup artist on movies in which characters transformed, like “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “White Chicks” and many more.

Overlooked No More: Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

José Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89

Serving from 2010 to 2015, he refused to accept a presidential salary or live on a presidential estate as he sought to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.

David H. Souter: The Pillars of Power and the Pull of New Hampshire

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, recalls how the justice openly despised the pomp of Washington and longed to return to his home.

Will Hutchins, Gentle TV Cowboy Lawman in ‘Sugarfoot,’ Dies at 94

He starred in one of the westerns that dominated TV in the late 1950s. After losing traction in Hollywood, he became a traveling clown.

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

She successfully challenged her involuntary commitment to Bellevue Hospital in 1987, setting a precedent for homeless people that remains relevant today.

Overlooked No More: Ethel Lina White, Master of Suspense Who Inspired Hitchcock

A powerhouse of the genre, she published around 100 short stories and 17 novels, one of which was adapted into the acclaimed film “The Lady Vanishes.”

Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70

As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

She used her wealth strategically to expand opportunities for women, underwriting the development of the pill and supporting the suffrage movement.

Michael Boudin, Independent Judge From a Family on the Left, Dies at 85

His rulings on the U.S. bench might have rankled his father, a civil liberties lawyer; his uncle, a muckraking journalist; and his sister, an imprisoned radical.

Max Frankel, Top Times Editor Who Led a Newspaper in Transition, Dies at 94

As executive editor from 1986 to 1994, he oversaw a period of financial, technological and journalistic change while lifting newsroom morale and diversifying the staff.

Slick Watts, N.B.A. Fan Favorite and Headband Pioneer, Dies at 73

An undrafted, 6-foot-1 point guard with patchy hair, he made an enduring fashion statement and became seen as the ultimate Seattle SuperSonic.

Gene Winfield, Whose Cars Starred in Film and on TV, Dies at 97

He was know for modifying cars with innovative metal work and paint jobs, and for building vehicles like the Galileo shuttle for the original “Star Trek” series.

Overlooked No More: Beulah Henry, Inventor With an Endless Imagination

She was so prolific — reimagining things as varied as toys, typewriters, umbrellas and ice-cream makers — that she earned the nickname Lady Edison.

Beulah Henry’s original patent proposals via U.S. Patent Office. Portrait by Harris & Ewing, via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100

A pitcher, he played for the Yankees and the Orioles. When Mickey Mantle was sent to the minors in 1951, Schallock was called up.

Fred Stolle, 86, Golden-Age Australian Tennis Star, Dies

In addition to winning 19 Grand Slam titles, including two singles championships, he was a coach, a club pro and a television commentator.

Athol Fugard, 92, Playwright Who Exposed Torments of Apartheid, Dies

In works like “Blood Knot,” “Master Harold” and “The Island,” he laid bare the realities of racial separatism in his homeland, South Africa.

James Harrison, Whose Antibodies Helped Millions, Dies at 88

James Harrison earned the nickname “The Man With the Golden Arm” because his blood had a rare antibody that may have helped more than two million babies in Australia.

Overlooked No More: Maria W. Stewart, Trailblazing Voice for Black Women

She was the first Black woman to publicly address other women, using essays and lectures in the 1830s to champion their rights and challenge oppression.

Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95

The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

Ron Travisano, Adman Behind Singing Cats and Joe Isuzu, Dies at 86

The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue.

Overlooked No More: Lena Richard, Who Brought Creole Cooking to the Masses

She hosted a cooking show years before Julia Child was on the air, tantalizing viewers with okra gumbo, shrimp bisque and other Southern specialties.

Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92

He blended pop philosophy and absurdist comedy in best-selling books like “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Skinny Legs and All.”

Gyalo Thondup, Political Operator and Brother of the Dalai Lama, Dies at 97

Mr. Thondup’s influence in Tibet has been seen as second only to his younger brother, Tenzin Gyatso, the exiled head of Tibetan Buddhism, whom he spent decades trying to help return to their homeland.

Sam Nujoma, Founding President of Namibia, Dies at 95

As the self-exiled leader of the South-West Africa People’s Organization, he directed a guerrilla army in a 24-year war for independence from South African rule.

Marion Wiesel, Translator, Strategist and Wife of Elie Wiesel, Dies at 94

A fellow survivor, she was a literary and political adviser who helped her husband gain recognition as a singular moral authority on the Holocaust.

Overlooked No More: Annie Easley, Who Helped Take Spaceflight to New Heights

She broke barriers at NASA and contributed to its earliest space missions as a rocket scientist, mathematician and computer programmer.

Muhammad Deif, Hamas Military Commander in Gaza, Is Dead

Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants.

In Pictures, Jo Baer’s Evolution as an Artist

After becoming famous for extreme abstraction, she left Minimalism behind.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104, Dies; Army Nurse Broke a Color Barrier

After years of being barred from a segregated military, she became the first Black nurse in the regular U.S. armed forces. She was later an Air Force officer.

Claire van Kampen, 71, Playwright and Arranger of Period Music, Dies

After she married Mark Rylance, the two often collaborated; her specialty was arranging music for Tudor-era plays.

Joan Plowright, Award-Winning Actress and Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95

She won many accolades — and was honored with a damehood — during a seven-decade career on the London stage, in film and on Broadway.

Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth

She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”

Agnes Keleti, World’s Oldest Olympic Champion, Dies at 103

She turned to gymnastics after surviving World War II as a persecuted Jew and won 10 Olympic medals competing against far younger athletes.

2024 Notable Deaths

As the year winds to a close, we’re recalling those we’ve lost who forged consequential lives.

In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.

Peter Westbrook, Pathbreaking Olympic Fencer, Dies at 72

As the first African American to win a medal in a sport long dominated by white Europeans, he was compared to Jackie Robinson and Arthur Ashe.

Overlooked No More: Margaret Getchell, Visionary Force at Macy’s

As the store’s first female executive, she helped turn it into what it is today, paving the way for other women to hold senior positions in retail.

Lawrence Robbins, D.C. Lawyer in Newsmaking Cases, Is Dead at 72

He argued 20 times before the Supreme Court and prepared witnesses like Marie Yovanovitch and Christine Blasey Ford for their congressional testimony.

Bela Karolyi, 82, Dies; Gymnastics Coach Was Revered, Then Repudiated

He rose to fame leading the Romanian and U.S. Olympic teams. He was later caught up in scandals involving the abuse of young female gymnasts.

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Bill Moyes flying over Botany Bay, in Sydney, Australia, in 1970.

Mr. Moyes in 1970, assisted by his son Stephen.

Bruce Degen, Who Drew ‘The Magic School Bus,’ Dies at 79

He memorably portrayed a frizzy-haired science teacher roping her elementary school class into adventures aboard a shape-shifting yellow bus.

Ella Jenkins, Musician Who Found an Audience in Children, Dies at 100

Performing and recording, she transformed what was seen as a marginal genre in the music industry into a celebration of shared humanity.

Overlooked No More: Go-won-go Mohawk, Trailblazing Indigenous Actress

In the 1880s, the only roles for Indigenous performers were laden with negative stereotypes. So Mohawk decided to write her own narratives.

Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

Joey Jay, First Little Leaguer to Get to the Majors, Dies at 89

A pitcher who won 99 games in 13 seasons, he played for the Braves and the Reds. But when he retired, he never looked back.

DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58

He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.

Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86

Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.

Overlooked No More: Mariama Bâ, Voice of African Feminism

She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity.

Christopher Ciccone, Who Dished About His Sister Madonna, Dies at 63

An artist, designer, choreographer and dancer, he was best known for writing a grudge-settling memoir about his formerly close bond with the pop star.

Kathryn Crosby, Actress and Bing Crosby’s Widow, Dies at 90

She was a Texas-born starlet when she married the beloved crooner, but put aside her career at his urging.

Daniel J. Evans, 98, Washington State Governor Who Went to Senate, Dies

A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and on Capitol Hill. He was eyed as a potential vice president.

Overlooked No More: Ellen Armstrong, ‘Marvelous, Mystifying’ Magician of Mirth

Carrying on a family tradition, she brought her singular act, full of illusion and humor, to Black audiences in the segregated South and on up to Philadelphia.

Dusko Doder, 87, Cold War Journalist Falsely Accused of K.G.B. Ties, Dies

His career was ruined when Time magazine reported that the Soviets had recruited him while he led The Washington Post’s Moscow bureau. Sued for libel, Time apologized.

Michaela DePrince, War Orphan Turned Leading Ballerina, Dies at 29

In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true.

Overlooked No More: Gwendolyn B. Bennett, Harlem Renaissance Star Plagued by Misfortune

She was a talented young poet and artist who was central to a fledgling cultural movement, but her life was shrouded by one tragedy after another.

Overlooked No More: Mabel Addis, Who Pioneered Storytelling in Video Gaming

She was a teacher when she participated in an educational experiment with IBM. As a result, she became the first female video game designer.

Alain Delon, Smoldering French Film Star, Dies at 88

The César-winning actor was an international favorite in the 1960s and ’70s, often sought after by the era’s great auteurs.

Overlooked No More: Renee Carroll, ‘World’s Most Famous Hatcheck Girl’

From the cloakroom at Sardi’s, she made her own mark on Broadway, hobnobbing with celebrity clients while safekeeping fedoras, bowlers, derbies and more.

Don Buchwald, Howard Stern’s Loyal ‘Superagent,’ Dies at 88

He had clients like Tony Curtis and Kim Novak, but his biggest score came when he negotiated the “King of All Media’s” landmark contract with Sirius Satellite Radio.

Kenneth Grange, Industrial Designer of Modern Life, Dies at 95

His cameras, food mixers and lamps, and even taxis and trains, were widely celebrated objects of post-World War II design.

Edna O’Brien, Writer Who Gave Voice to Women’s Passions, Dies at 93

Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or already married.

Overlooked No More: Willy de Bruyn, Cycling Champion Who Broke Gender Boundaries

A premiere cyclist in women’s competitions, he helped pave the way for future athletes when he announced that he wanted to live the rest of his life as a man.

Overlooked No More: Ursula Parrott, Best-Selling Author and Voice for the Modern Woman

Her writing, from the late 1920s to the late ’40s, about sex, marriage, divorce, child rearing and work-life balance still resonates.

Ismail Kadare, 88, Dies; His Novels Brought Albania’s Plight to the World

Often compared to Orwell and Kafka, he walked a political tightrope with works that offered veiled criticism of his totalitarian state.

Overlooked No More: Otto Lucas, ‘God in the Hat World’

His designs made it onto the covers of fashion magazines and onto the heads of celebrities like Greta Garbo. His business closed after he died in a plane crash.

Nathan Hare, 91, Forceful Founder of First Black Studies Program, Dies

Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies” — he clashed with a university as well as allies on the left.

Anouk Aimée, Enigmatic Star of ‘A Man and a Woman,’ Dies at 92

The French actress had already made an impression in international film when she appeared in Claude Lelouch’s 1966 romance, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.

George R. Nethercutt Jr., Who Ousted a House Speaker, Dies at 79

He defeated Thomas S. Foley of Washington State in the 1994 Republican midterm sweep. It was the first time since the Civil War-era that voters rejected a House speaker.

James Kent, Chef Who Was Building a Restaurant Empire, Dies at 45

He had opened two restaurants and a cocktail bar in downtown Manhattan, and he was preparing for a big expansion backed by LeBron James.

Howard Fineman, Veteran Political Journalist and TV Pundit, Dies at 75

From his beginnings with a daily newspaper, he moved easily through Newsweek magazine to cable news and, later, to the frontiers of online journalism.

Fumihiko Maki, Honored Architect of Understated Buildings, Dies at 95

A Pritzker Prize winner, he designed notable projects in his native Japan and in the U.S., including 4 World Trade Center and the M.I.T. Media Lab’s new home.

David Levy, Ex-Laborer Who Became a Top Israeli Leader, Dies at 86

A native of Morocco, he often embodied the resentment of North Africans and Middle Eastern Jews toward European Israelis.

Overlooked No More: Hansa Mehta, Who Fought for Women’s Equality in India and Beyond

For Mehta, women’s rights were human rights, and in all her endeavors she took women’s participation in public and political realms to new heights.

Bette Nash, World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant, Is Dead at 88

A Guinness record-holder, she started flying in 1957, and never stopped. Her regular route from Washington to Boston was nicknamed the Nash Dash.

Tony Pigg, Celebrated D.J. of FM’s Golden Age, Dies at 85

Arising from the free-form San Francisco radio scene of the 1960s, he became an influential voice on the powerhouse WPLJ in New York.

Christopher Edley Jr., Civil Rights Expert Heard by Presidents, Dies at 71

He pivoted between serving as an adviser to the Carter, Clinton and Obama White Houses and teaching at Harvard and Berkeley, where he was the law school dean.

Bernard Hill, Actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79

With a stout frame, bushy whiskers and a weathered visage, he embodied men of authority facing down danger with weary stoicism.

Alfonso Chardy, Who Helped Expose Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 72

A Miami Herald correspondent, he powered a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting and helped snare three other Pulitzers for the paper.

Carl Erskine, a Star Pitcher of the Dodgers’ Glory Years, Is Dead at 97

The record-setting pitcher known as Oisk in Brooklyn was the last surviving member of “The Boys of Summer.”

Roberta Karmel, First Woman Named to the S.E.C., Dies at 86

She got her training as a young lawyer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, but once she became a commissioner, she accused colleagues of arrogance and insularity.

Overlooked No More: Lizzie Magie, the Unknown Inventor Behind Monopoly

Magie’s creation, The Landlord’s Game, inspired the spinoff we know today. But credit for the idea long went to someone else.

Overlooked No More: Henrietta Leavitt, Who Unraveled Mysteries of the Stars

The portrait that emerged from her discovery, called Leavitt’s Law, showed that the universe was hundreds of times bigger than astronomers had imagined.

Overlooked No More: Yvonne Barr, Who Helped Discover a Cancer-Causing Virus

A virologist, she worked with the pathologist Anthony Epstein, who died last month, in finding for the first time that a virus that could cause cancer. It’s known as the Epstein-Barr virus.

David Breashears, 68, Who Braved Everest to Capture It on Film, Dies

He risked death on the slopes of the world’s highest mountain to produce the highest-grossing IMAX documentary of all time.

Bernard Schwartz, Antiwar Executive Who Built an Arms Maker, Dies at 98

Despite his opposition to the Vietnam War, as an investor he took over an ailing defense contractor, Loral, and turned it into a multibillion-dollar company.

Overlooked No More: Miriam Solovieff, Lauded Violinist Who Suffered Tragedy

She led a successful career despite coping with a horrific event that she witnessed at 18: the killing of her mother and sister at the hands of her father.

Gerald M. Levin, Time Warner Chief in a Merger Debacle, Dies at 84

He was called a visionary in cable television, but his foray into the world of the internet, in a marriage with AOL, proved disastrous.

Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as an owner, a move that one industry insider noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.

Nikolai I. Ryzhkov, Soviet Premier Who Presided Over Economic Chaos, Dies at 94

Mr. Ryzhkov, who ascended to the Soviet Union’s second most powerful post in 1985, took much of the blame for the economic collapse that led to the country’s dissolution in 1991.

Overlooked No More: Pierre Toussaint, Philanthropist and Candidate for Sainthood

He became wealthy working as a hairdresser in New York, then used his funds to free enslaved people, build churches and house orphans of color.

Joyce Randolph, Last of the ‘Honeymooners,’ Is Dead at 99

She played Trixie Norton in the classic sitcom and was the last survivor of a cast of four that dominated Saturday night TV in the 1950s.

Edward Jay Epstein, Author and Stubborn Skeptic, Dies at 88

He questioned the findings of the Warren Commission, called Edward Snowden a prized Russian asset and exposed the diamond industry’s economic impact.

Joan Acocella, Dance Critic for The New Yorker, Dies at 78

She wrote about the leading figures in ballet and modern dance for more than 40 years. One of her books was about the brash choreographer Mark Morris.

Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson, Elder Stateswoman of Rock ’n’ Roll

A pioneering record-label owner and engineer, she played guitar in a raw and unapologetically abrasive way. “Whatever song it was,” she said, “I always creamed it.”

Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84

He won the Daytona 500 four times, but his fistfight with Bobby Allison at a televised race “put NASCAR on the nationwide map.”

In 2023, a Host of Consequential, and Very Long, Lives Were Lost

Life expectancy averages may be falling, but you might not have been able to tell that from reading the obituaries about many luminaries this year.

Zita Carno, Concert Pianist, Coltrane Scholar and More, Dies at 88

A veteran of 25 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, she was known as much for her eccentricities as for her exceptional musicianship.

Overlooked No More: Ethel Lindgren, Anthropologist of Reindeer Herding Cultures

She is best remembered for importing reindeer to the Scottish Highlands centuries after they were hunted to extinction. About 150 roam there today.

Overlooked No More: Ada Blackjack, Survivor of a Harrowing Arctic Expedition

She learned to fend for herself during a venture to Wrangel Island. By the time a rescue ship arrived, she was the last crew member standing.

Norman Lear Dies at 101

The famed television producer Norman Lear died on Tuesday at the age 101, leaving behind a legacy of sitcoms that helped shape American culture.

Sandra Day O’Connor’s Last Times Interview

The New York Times sat down with Sandra Day O’Connor in 2008 to discuss her groundbreaking life and work as the first woman on the Supreme Court. She spoke with us with the understanding the interview would be published only after her death.

Marty Krofft, 86, Dies: Created Fantastical TV Shows With Brother

With Sid Krofft, he produced children’s shows, like “H.R. Pufnstuf,” and prime time programs, including “Donny & Marie.”

Overlooked No More: Elena Zelayeta, Emissary for Mexican Cooking

Beginning the 1930s in San Francisco, she transformed the image of her native Mexican cuisine in the United States with a restaurant and popular cookbooks, all while overcoming a loss of sight.

Bobby Ussery, Jockey Who Saw Triumph and Dismay, Dies at 88

In amassing 3,611 victories, he rode a long shot, Proud Clarion, to victory in the 1967 Kentucky Derby. The next year at Churchill Downs, he saw victory nullified.

Overlooked No More: Ángela Ruiz Robles, Inventor of an Early E-Reader

Long before Kindles and iPads became popular, Ruiz Robles, a teacher, created her Mechanical Encyclopedia to help lighten her students’ textbook load.

Mortimer Downey, Titan of Transit for New York and Nation, Dies at 87

He devised innovative financing to revive New York City’s subway. In Washington, as a U.S. Transportation Department leader, he bolstered Amtrak and secured federal funds for public transit.

Overlooked No More: Adefunmi I, Who Introduced African Americans to Yoruba

A pivotal conversation led him on a quest to understand African history and create a one-of-a-kind village for practitioners of the Yoruba religion.

Roland Pattillo Dies at 89; Doctor Championed Henrietta Lacks

He wanted to put a face on the source of cells that led to striking medical advances, and through him a best seller and a movie did just that, telling Mrs. Lacks’s story.

Roland Griffiths Is Dead at 77; Led a Renaissance in Psychedelics Research

The drugs had been the third rail of scientific inquiry. But in a landmark study, he saw them as a legitimate way to help alleviate suffering and even to reach a mystical state.

Suzanne Somers, Star of ‘Three’s Company,’ Is Dead at 76

She became famous for playing, as she put it, “one of the best dumb blondes that’s ever been done,” then became a sex-positive health and diet mogul.

Overlooked No More: Omero C. Catan, Who Gained Fame as ‘Mr. First’

For a time, whenever a bridge, tunnel or highway opened around New York, he endeavored to beat others onto, into or along it.

Tim Wakefield, Pitcher Who Helped Boston Break the Curse, Dies at 57

After surrendering a homer that ended the Red Sox run in 2003, he played a critical role in the team’s World Series victory a year later.

Overlooked No More: Alice Anderson, Who Ran Australia’s First All-Woman Garage

Her car repair business was described as having a staff “capable of doing the jobs any male member of the automobile industry would undertake.”

James Hoge, Who Led Two Big City Tabloids, Dies at 87

He was publisher of The Chicago Sun-Times, where he was also the top editor, and New York’s Daily News. He was later editor of Foreign Affairs magazine.

Overlooked No More: Margaret Chung, Doctor Who Was ‘Different From Others’

As the first known American woman of Chinese ancestry to earn a medical degree, she treated celebrities and opened a practice in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Overlooked No More: Molly Nelson, Steward of Penobscot Culture

As a dancer, actress and storyteller also known as Molly Spotted Elk, she bridged her world and that of the West, captivating audiences along the way.

Have an Idea for an Overlooked Obituary? We Want Your Suggestions

The series, which recalls the lives of extraordinary people in history whose deaths were not noted by The Times, is seeking your nominations.

Alfredo Martinez, Who Fused Art World and Underworld, Dies at 56

He created hoopla around art made in prison — first in the early 2000s, with himself as the artist, then 20 years later with the scammer Anna Sorokin.

Overlooked No More: Chick Strand, Pioneering Experimental Filmmaker

Often turning her lens on women, she emerged as one of independent cinema’s fiercest proponents on the West Coast.

Dmitri Utkin, a Leader of the Wagner Mercenaries

Mr. Utkin, 53, was a prominent commander in the private Russian military company and a longtime lieutenant to Yevgeny V. Prigozhin. He died in a plane crash, Russian authorities said.

Terry Funk, Hard-Core Hall of Fame Wrestler, Dies at 79

A fierce fighter known for wielding improvised weapons, he brought his menacing image not just to the ring but also to Hollywood, in films like “Road House.”

Overlooked No More: Robert M. Budd, Whose Newsstand Was Like No Other

He built a thriving business in New York selling back numbers, or old issues of newspapers and magazines, recognizing their value and the history they contained.

Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy Winner for ‘This Is Us,’ Dies at 66

After facing homelessness in his youth, he became an admired theater and television actor, playing tough and weathered but vulnerable characters.

Frederick Eberstadt, Photographer of Socialites and Artists, Dies at 97

The son of a Wall Street lion, he charted his own course with a camera, chronicling uptown Manhattan society and the downtown cool crowd.

Charles J. Ogletree Jr., 70, Dies; at Harvard Law, a Voice for Equal Justice

A mentor to the Obamas and many others, he was renowned for his work in both the classroom and the courtroom, taking cases on behalf of the famous and the indigent alike.

Overlooked No More: Lily Parr, Dominant British Soccer Player

She persevered at a time when women were effectively banned from the sport, and was the first woman inducted into England’s National Football Hall of Fame.

Overlooked No More: Hannie Schaft, Resistance Fighter During World War II

She killed Nazis in the Netherlands and was known as “the girl with the red hair” on their most-wanted list. Then she was executed.

Rita Reif, Antiques and Auctions Columnist, Dies at 94

She worked at The Times for decades, and she made news herself when she challenged ownership of a painting thought to have been looted by the Nazis.

Harry Markowitz, Nobel-Winning Pioneer of Modern Portfolio Theory, Dies at 95

He overturned the traditional approach to buying stocks by examining the relationship between risk and reward.

Overlooked No More: Dolores Alexander, Feminist Journalist and Activist

She was a reporter, executive director of the National Organization for Women and owner of the restaurant Mother Courage, which became a hub for women.

Donald Triplett, ‘Case 1’ in the Study of Autism, Dies at 89

He was widely considered the first person to be diagnosed with autism. His happy life later became the subject of a book and documentary.

Overlooked No More: Lou Sullivan, Author and Transgender Activist

In diaries, articles and letters, he pushed for the medical community’s acceptance of men who were assigned female at birth and identified as gay.

Peter Simonischek, Beloved Austrian Actor, Is Dead at 76

He played a prankster and adoring father in “Toni Erdmann,” the Oscar-nominated 2016 comedy that made him an international star, but he had long been a celebrity at home.

Overlooked No More: Sultan Khan, Untrained Chess Player Who Became a Champion

He beat some of the world’s top players despite growing up with little access to chess books and not having the same knowledge his rivals possessed.

C. Boyden Gray, Lawyer for the Republican Establishment, Dies at 80

A former Democrat, he served as White House counsel under George Bush and aided other presidents, including Ronald Reagan and Donald J. Trump.

Gloria Molina, Pioneering Latina Politician, Dies at 74

In three elections, she was a “first,” becoming one of the leading Latina politicians in California and the country.

Overlooked No More: James Sakoda, Whose Wartime Internment Inspired a Social Science Tool

After documenting his experience in Japanese American internment camps, Sakoda helped bring the study of human behavior to the computer age.

Vida Blue, Pitching Sensation for Champion A’s Teams, Dies at 73

In 1971, his first full season, he was an unstoppable fastball pitcher. Then he had a fight with the owner of the Athletics that left him embittered.

Don January, Who Won the 1967 P.G.A. Title, Is Dead at 93

He won 10 tournaments in 10 different years on the PGA Tour and was an early star on the senior Champions Tour.

Dr. LeRoy Carhart, Fierce Defender of Abortion Rights, Dies at 81

Undeterred by arson at his home and by the murder of a colleague, he provided reproductive care in Nebraska and Maryland, including late-term abortions.

Jerry Mander, Adman for Progressive Causes, Is Dead at 86

He helped the Sierra Club fight a plan to build dams in the Grand Canyon and started a think tank to warn of the effects of economic globalization.

H. Dale Hemmerdinger, Who Led the M.T.A. Through Recession, Dies at 78

A developer, he steered the agency as its chairman in making progress on the L.I.R.R.-Grand Central connection project and in holding a fare increase to 25 cents in the 2000s.

Ahmad Jamal, Whose Spare Style Redefined Jazz Piano, Dies at 92

He was known for his laid-back style and for his influence on, among others, Miles Davis, who once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.”

Craig Breedlove, 86, Once the Fastest Man on Earth, Dies

A former firefighter, he broke the land-speed record repeatedly in the 1960s in jet-engine-powered vehicles, all called Spirit of America.

Overlooked No More: Alice Ball, Chemist Who Created a Treatment for Leprosy

After she died — and just a year after her discovery — another scientist took credit for her work. It would be more than half a century until her story resurfaced.

Overlooked No More: Lilian Lindsay, Britain’s First Female Dentist

The profession was considered unladylike in 1890s England, where she was refused admission to dental school. But she found one in Scotland, and became a notable figure in dentistry.

Overlooked No More: Dilys Winn, Who Brought Murder and Mystery to Manhattan

She opened Murder Ink, believed to be the nation’s first mystery bookstore, and brought fans together through interactive whodunits and other events.

Robert Blake, ‘Baretta’ Star Acquitted in Wife’s Murder, Dies at 89

His film and TV career began with “Our Gang” comedies and was highlighted by his performance as a killer in “In Cold Blood.” But he led a tempestuous life.

Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75

She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.

James Abourezk, the First Arab American Senator, Dies at 92

A Democrat from South Dakota, he found the freedom to act on principle in the House and Senate by choosing not to seek re-election.

Overlooked No More: Clara Driscoll, Designer of Visions in Glass for Tiffany

She oversaw the Tiffany girls, a group of glass cutters and artisans who created elaborate, colorful lamps that are still in demand.

Thomas Donahue, Influential Leader of Organized Labor, Dies at 94

A one-time doorman and bus driver, he became an assistant secretary of labor but fell short of his goal of being elected head of the A.F.L.-C.I.O.

Overlooked No More: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Poet and Suffragist

One of the best-known Black poets of the 19th century, she was also a renowned orator. “You white women speak here of rights,” she said. “I speak of wrongs.”

Melinda Dillon, 2-Time Oscar Nominee, Is Dead at 83

She was a Broadway star at 23 and then quit acting, but later re-emerged in films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “A Christmas Story.”

Gregory Allen Howard, Screenwriter of ‘Remember the Titans,’ Dies at 70

After the success of that movie, he established a brand for writing Hollywood movies about inspiring episodes in Black history.

Ray Cordeiro, a Voice on Hong Kong’s Airwaves for 70 Years, Dies at 98

Late-night radio listeners in Hong Kong associated Mr. Cordeiro’s sonorous voice with easy-listening standards and early rock. He worked until he was 96.

Harold Brown, Tuskegee Airman Who Faced a Lynch Mob, Dies at 98

One of the last surviving Black pilots from that celebrated group, he was surrounded by an angry mob after parachuting from his P-51 over Austria during World War II.

Overlooked No More: Mary Barr, Who Fought Wildfires From Aloft

She relied on adamantine nerves and decades of flying experience as the first woman lead pilot for the U.S. Forest Service.

Sal Bando, Captain of Championship Oakland Athletics, Dies at 78

He was a calming presence on a volatile squad, one of the few teams in baseball history to win the World Series three years in a row.

Norm Fruchter, Champion of Equal Access to Education, Dies at 85

A lawsuit he helped initiate to change how the state allocates aid to localities reaped a bonanza for New York City schools.

Overlooked No More: Tove Ditlevsen, Danish Writer of Confessional Autofiction

She wrote of her life in raw detail with emotional force. But she was not recognized internationally until after her death, when her memoirs were translated into English.

Anita Pointer, Frequent Lead Singer of Famed Sister Act, Dies at 74

She was the lead vocalist on all three of the Pointer Sisters’ Top 40 hits in the group’s early years, and she helped define its pop sound in the 1980s.

Edith Pearlman, Writer Who Won Acclaim Late in Life, Dies at 86

A short story writer for four decades, her own tale was a rare Cinderella story in publishing, centering on a septuagenarian and a young editor.

Rabbi Haim Druckman, a Leader of Religious Zionism, Dies at 90

An influential educator, he was a strong advocate of creating Jewish settlements in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

Jean Franco, 98, Pioneering Scholar of Latin American Literature, Dies

She infused her work with political and feminist perspectives and insisted that art had to be understood within its social context.

Unlikely Parallels in a Year of Momentous Deaths

The deaths of luminaries like Queen Elizabeth II, Benedict XVI and Bill Russell did not necessarily surprise. Others, though, inscrutably departed seemingly in tandem.

A Look Back at Pelé’s Storied Soccer Career

Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé was a formative 20th-century sports figure who was revered as a national treasure in his native Brazil. He was known for popularizing soccer in the United States, and citing it as a tool for connecting people worldwide.

Albert Madansky Dies at 88; Gauged Risk of Unwitting Atomic War

As a scholarly statistician, he also evaluated stock options, the best nonfiction books and the most mouthwatering pastrami sandwich.

Overlooked No More: Audrey Munson, Forgotten but, Living On in Sculptures, Not Gone

Called “the American Venus,” she was a model immortalized by sculptors, her image remaining visible in monuments across New York City.

Paul Silas, N.B.A. Defensive Star and Head Coach, Dies at 79

Known for his rebounding, he spent 16 seasons as a player, most notably with the Celtics. He was also LeBron James’s first coach as a pro.

Overlooked No More: Ann Davison, Who Crossed the Atlantic Alone

She set sail in 1952 not to set a record or make a point about women and their abilities. Rather, her motivation was deeply personal.

Jay Pasachoff, Who Pursued Eclipses Across the Globe, Dies at 79

An astronomer at Williams College, he probably saw more solar eclipses than any other human in history.

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.

Ernie Lazar, Who Trawled for Secret Government Documents, Dies at 77

By pursuing his “unusual hobby” of filing as many as 10,000 Freedom of Information requests about extremist groups, he proved invaluable to historians and journalists.

Msgr. John Meier, Who Searched for ‘Historical Jesus,’ Dies at 80

For more than three decades, he worked on his multivolume series, “A Marginal Jew,” drawing praise from Pope Benedict XVI.

Overlooked No More: Dorothy Spencer, Film Editor Sought Out by Big Directors

She worked with Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Frank Capra and John Ford, and she was known for her deft touch, particularly with action movies.

Louis Gigante, Priest Who Led South Bronx Revival, Dies at 90

The brother of a convicted Mafia boss, he became a Democratic Party leader and a city councilman, and helped build thousands of units of housing.

The Last Word: Angela Lansbury

The New York Times sat down with Angela Lansbury in 2010 to discuss her life and accomplishments on the stage and screen. She spoke with us with the understanding the interview would be published only after her death.

Günter Lamprecht, Star of ‘Berlin Alexanderplatz,’ Dies at 92

He drew acclaim as the central character in Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 14-part 1980 television epic about Weimar Germany.

Antonio Inoki, Japanese Wrestler and Improbable Diplomat, Dies at 79

After gaining fame for an odd 1976 bout with Muhammad Ali, he became a politician and globe-traveling broker of peace.

Overlooked No More: Maria Orosa, Inventor of Banana Ketchup

As a food scientist, she sought to reduce the Philippines’ dependence on imported food, pioneering new ways to use local products. And that was before she became a war hero.

Nancy Hiller, Who Broke a Glass Ceiling in Woodworking, Dies at 63

One of the few women in her profession, she steadily built a quiet but forceful reputation as one of the best cabinetmakers in the country.

Overlooked No More: Sylvia Rexach, Puerto Rican Singer and Composer

She was especially known for reinventing boleros — songs of stringent, abiding love — amid Puerto Rico’s sexist and militaristic society in the mid-20th century.

Overlooked No More: Vera Menchik, First Women’s Chess Champion

As the only woman in a tournament, she was often greeted with skepticism. She once responded by saying that she looked forward “to drinking some men’s blood.”

Carl Croneberg, Explorer of Deaf Culture, Dies at 92

He helped write the first comprehensive dictionary of American Sign Language and later identified the deaf as a part of society worth examining.

Overlooked No More: Regina Jonas, on Whose Shoulders ‘All Female Rabbis Stand’

Jonas was officially ordained as a rabbi in Germany in 1935, just as conditions were worsening for Jews. She was killed at Auschwitz when she was 42.

Norah Vincent, Who Chronicled Passing as a Man, Is Dead at 53

Her best-selling 2006 book about that experience, “Self-Made Man,” made her a media darling. But it cost her psychologically.

Hanae Mori, Japanese Couturier Who Melded East-West Styles, Dies at 96

From a Tokyo dressmaking shop catering to the wives of American G.I.s, she climbed to global fame as the first Asian woman to join the ranks of French haute couture.

Overlooked No More: Alda Merini, Poet Who Wrote of Life’s Joys and Struggles

Countless fans have been intrigued by her verses carrying erotic and sacred imagery, and by her life, from her childhood in Milan to her time spent in asylums.

Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89

She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.

Fidel Ramos, Philippine President Who Broke With Marcos, Dies at 94

Considered a ruthless Marcos henchman, he was later hailed as a national hero for breaking with the dictator, and went on to preside over an economic boom.

Larry Josephson, Champion of Free-Form Radio, Dies at 83

His dyspeptic morning show helped make WBAI-FM in New York a vibrant, eccentric, alternative radio haven. “I was the first angry man in morning radio,” he said.

Paul Sorvino, Master of the Mild-Mannered Mobster, Dies at 83

A would-be singing star, he found success in Hollywood playing a variety of roles, but they were often quiet, dangerous men, like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas.”

Bob Rafelson, Director of ‘Five Easy Pieces,’ Dies at 89

A central figure in the New Hollywood movement, he was also the co-creator of the TV pop group the Monkees and featured it in a movie, “Head.”

Diana Kennedy, Authority on Mexican Cooking, Dies at 99

Her books taught Americans about the regional nature of the cuisine. Also: “There is always someone who wants to know how to clean an iguana, so why not?”

Michael Henderson, Funk Bassist Turned Crooner, Dies at 71

He was a sideman with Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis before embarking on a successful second career as a singer of soulful, romantic ballads.

Overlooked No More: Lottie Brunn, the ‘Queen of Jugglers’

Known as the world’s fastest woman juggler, she assisted her brother before launching a three-decade solo career.

Gerald Shargel, Criminal Defense Lawyer for the Mob, Dies at 77

He coupled legal scholarship with courtroom wit to decimate the prosecution’s cases against Mafia bosses.

Nikolai Krogius, Adviser in Chess ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 91

A grandmaster and a sports psychologist, he was part of the support team for the world champion Boris Spassky in his 1972 loss to Bobby Fischer.

Peter Brook, Celebrated Stage Director of Scale and Humanity, Dies at 97

He was called “the greatest innovator of his generation,” leaving an indelible mark with plays, musicals, opera and a relentless curiosity.

Overlooked No More: Klaus Nomi, Singer With an Otherworldly Persona

His sound and look influenced everyone from Anohni to Lady Gaga. He also sang backup vocals for David Bowie.

Overlooked No More: William B. Gould, Escaped Slave and Civil War Diarist

He served nearly three years in the U.S. Navy and documented almost all of it, leaving an invaluable record of Black life during the war.

Martha Myers, Who Taught Dancers How to Move and More, Dies at 97

She was an institution at the American Dance Festival, and also made early television dance and exercise programs.

Overlooked No More: Maureen Colquhoun, Pathbreaking Politician Waylaid by Bias

Colquhoun campaigned for women’s rights in Britain’s male-dominated Parliament. But her political career came to an end when she was outed as a lesbian.

George Shapiro, Talent Manager Who Pushed for ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 91

He left his job as an agent in the 1970s to guide the careers of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner and other comics.

Ronnie Hawkins, Rockabilly Road Warrior, Is Dead at 87

Besides performing, he mentored stars like Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm and Rick Danko, who went on to form one of the most influential groups of the rock era, the Band.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Power Broker, Dies at 94

He rose to the second-highest-ranking position in the Roman Catholic Church, but his reputation was stained by his handling of sex-abuse cases.

Overlooked No More: Junichi Arai, Innovative Textile Designer

His experimentations with different materials and technology earned him widespread recognition as well as patents and awards.

Overlooked No More: Ady Fidelin, Black Model ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’

She appeared in hundreds of Man Ray’s photos, was friends with Picasso and is believed to be the first Black model to appear in a major American fashion magazine.

John Zaritsky, Unflinching Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies at 78

He took on uncomfortable subjects like rape, cancer and assisted suicide. His account of a student’s murder on a cross-country trip won a 1983 Academy Award.

Michel Bouquet, Award-Winning French Actor, Dies at 96

One of his country’s great theater performers, he went on to appear in more than 100 films playing ordinary men whose surface blandness masked complex lives.

Shirley Spork, Teaching Pro and a Founder of the L.P.G.A., Dies at 94

She was one of 13 who started the Ladies Professional Golf Association in 1950, though her legacy lay in tutoring countless women, from duffers to pros.

Jack Higgins, Author of ‘The Eagle Has Landed,’ Dies at 92

Under various pseudonyms, he wrote adventure novels that sold more than 250 million copies worldwide.

Estelle Harris, George’s Mother on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 93

Employing a high-powered screech, she took maternal exasperation and paranoia to comedic heights as one of the show’s most frequently recurring characters.

Overlooked No More: Elizabeth Hayes, Coal Town Doctor Who Fought for Miners

“Dr. Betty” led 350 miners on a strike in Pennsylvania in 1945 demanding that the mining company that owned their town improve horridly unsanitary conditions.

Martin Pope, Whose Research Led to OLEDs, Dies at 103

The work done by the self-effacing Dr. Pope helped pave the way for the high-performance electronics displays that are so common today.

Madeleine Albright, First Woman to Serve as Secretary of State, Dies

Under President Bill Clinton, Ms. Albright represented America at the United Nations and was the first woman to serve as secretary of state. Ms. Albright died at the age of 84.

Julian Heicklen, Cantankerous Civil Liberties Advocate, Dies at 90

A retired chemistry professor, he staged weekly protests in front of a Manhattan courthouse, angering prosecutors, who tried to send him to prison.

Janet MacPherson, a Kind of First Wave Feminist in Surfing, Dies at 84

She was the rare woman to pick up surfing in the 1950s. More remarkably, she continued to ride the waves into her 80s.

Overlooked No More: Louise Little, Activist and Mother of Malcolm X

She fought oppression in public and private spheres, and shaped her son’s education as he evolved into a powerful thinker and speaker.

Don Young, Alaska Congressman and Dean of the House, Dies at 88

Mr. Young, who was first elected in 1973, during the Nixon administration, became the longest-serving Republican in House history in 2019.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, Venerated Talmudic Scholar, Dies at 94

He initially insisted, “Canceling Torah study is more dangerous than the coronavirus.” But he had a change of heart, even before testing positive.

Renny Cushing, Relentless Foe of Death Penalty, Dies at 69

Even after his father was murdered, he opposed capital punishment and led the effort to repeal it in New Hampshire. Three decades later, he succeeded.

Brent Renaud, Crusading Filmmaker, Is Killed at 50

He traveled around the world and the United States making documentaries about urgent moral issues. He was shot to death while filming in Ukraine.

Charles E. Entenmann, Last of a Storied Baking Family, Dies at 92

Working with his brothers and their mother, he helped turn the company that bore their name into a nationally known symbol of sweetness.

Walter R. Mears, ‘Boys on the Bus’ Campaign Reporter, Dies at 87

He won a Pulitzer while reporting on politics for The Associated Press, and in an enduring 1973 book he epitomized the virtues of wire service journalism.

Tim Considine, Young Star of ‘My Three Sons,’ Is Dead at 81

He played the oldest son, Mike, after gaining fame in the “Spin and Marty” serial on Disney’s “The Mickey Mouse Club.” But after his 1960s heyday, he faded as an actor.

Overlooked No More: Barbara Shermund, Flapper-Era Cartoonist

For two decades, she drew almost 600 cartoons for The New Yorker with female characters that commented on life with wit, intelligence and irony.

Paul Farmer, Pioneer of Global Health, Dies at 62

As a medical student, Dr. Farmer decided to build a clinic in Haiti. It grew into a vast network serving some of the world’s poorest communities.

Paul Willen, Architect of Manhattan’s Waterfront, Dies at 93

His plan for a former rail yard became the template for a neighborhood created by a coalition of civic groups and a brash developer named Donald Trump.

Overlooked No More: Mary Eliza Mahoney, Who Opened Doors in Nursing

As the first trained Black nurse in America, Mahoney devoted her life to creating opportunities in the profession for people of all races.

John Wesley, an Artist Who Couldn’t Be Pinned Down, Dies at 93

With his cartoonlike work that seemed to plumb the American subconscious, he was celebrated as a Pop artist, a surrealist, an eroticist and more.

George Crumb, Eclectic Composer Who Searched for Sounds, Dies at 92

Mr. Crumb wrote startling works, sometimes with political themes, and challenged musicians to employ new techniques, vocalize and move about the stage.

John Vinocur, Foreign Correspondent and Editor, Dies at 81

After decades as a reporter for The A.P. and The Times, he became executive editor of The International Herald Tribune and a columnist on world affairs.

Overlooked No More: Ora Washington, Star of Tennis and Basketball

She was dominant in both sports over two decades and was in all likelihood the first Black star in women’s sports in the United States.

Clark Gillies, 67, Rugged Star on Islanders’ Championship Teams, Dies

He was part of the Trio Grande, along with Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy, on teams that won the Stanley Cup four years in a row.

Dennis Smith, Firefighter Who Wrote Best Sellers, Dies at 81

“Report From Engine Co. 82” was the first of his 16 books. He also started Firehouse magazine and was the founding chairman of the New York City Fire Museum.

Charles E. McGee, Honored Tuskegee Airman, Dies at 102

In three wars, he flew a total of 409 combat missions. “We shattered all the myths,” he said of the accomplishments of Black pilots in World War II.

Andrew Vachss, Children’s Champion in Court and Novels, Dies at 79

In hard-edged fiction and in the real-life courtrooms where he practiced law, he sought to shine a light on child sexual abuse.

Robert Durst, Real Estate Scion Convicted as a Killer, Dies at 78

He was a suspect in three lurid murders and became a fugitive. In September, he was found guilty in the fatal shooting of a confidante and sentenced to life in prison.

Dwayne Hickman, TV’s Lovelorn Dobie Gillis, Is Dead at 87

He went on to appear in movies and other TV shows and to work as a television executive, but the role of Dobie would dog him for decades.

Overlooked No More: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Artist and Author Who Explored Identity

She was murdered after the publication of her first novel, “Dictee,” a challenging exploration of Korean history and immigrant life that inspires Asian American writers today.

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.

The Last Word: E.O. Wilson

In a never-before-seen interview, E.O. Wilson sat down with The New York Times in 2008 to talk about his lifelong quest to explore and to protect the planet’s biodiversity.

Wayne Thiebaud, Playful Painter of the Everyday, Dies at 101

Mr. Thiebaud’s rich and luminous depictions of midcentury Americana separated him from the classic Pop Art of the time.

Eve Babitz, a Hedonist With a Notebook, Is Dead at 78

A child of Hollywood, she wrote of the sensuous pleasures of Los Angeles, and sampled them enthusiastically.

Julius S. Scott, Influential Historian of the Caribbean, Dies at 66

In “The Common Wind,” he linked the Haitian Revolution to the spread of ideas by word of mouth as sailors and enslaved people navigated Atlantic commerce.

Overlooked No More: Frances B. Johnston, Photographer Who Defied Genteel Norms

Undaunted by obstacles facing her gender, she carved out a career taking portraits of celebrities and creating series on architecture and education.

Stonewall Jackson, Grand Ole Opry Star for Over 60 Years, Dies at 89

His biggest record, “Waterloo,” topped the country music chart for five weeks in 1959 and became a crossover hit.

Overlooked No More: Julia Tuttle, the ‘Mother of Miami’

She worked tirelessly to revitalize the area now known as Miami, and is widely recognized as the only woman to have founded a major American city.

Carrie P. Meek, U.S. Lawmaker Who Made Racial History, Dies at 95

She was the first Black person to represent Florida in the House since Reconstruction, and in five terms she fought for programs to create jobs.

Sylvia Weinstock, the ‘da Vinci of Wedding Cakes,’ Dies at 91

She produced floral-draped architectural works in the shape of rose-studded topiaries, baskets of speckled lilies and bouquets of anemones.

Overlooked No More: Ruth Polsky, Who Shaped New York’s Music Scene

She booked concerts at influential nightclubs in the 1980s, bringing exposure to up-and-coming artists like the Smiths and New Order.

Etel Adnan, Lebanese American Author and Artist, Dies at 96

Her novel about a kidnapping in Lebanon has become a classic of war literature. She was in her 80s when her art started to draw international attention.

Sister Megan Rice, Fierce Critic of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, Dies at 91

Arrested more than 40 times, she was best known for her role in the 2012 break-in at the Oak Ridge nuclear complex in Tennessee.

Abdul Qadeer Khan, 85, Father of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program, Dies

Starting from scratch in 1976, he acquired the technology and knowledge that allowed Pakistan to detonate its first nuclear device in 1998.

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Dies at 67; Oversaw Iraq Surge

The four-star general helped carry out the strategy to increase U.S. troop numbers, which was credited with turning the tide of sectarian killings.

Abolhassan Bani-Sadr, Former Iranian President, Dies at 88

He tried to resist the currents of Islamic radicalism, but was forced out of office when he lost the support of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Overlooked No More: Violet Piercy, Pioneering Marathoner

She established herself as one of the first known female endurance runners in Britain in 1926, a time when women were not permitted to compete in long-distance races.

Angelo Codevilla, Whose Writings Anticipated Trumpism, Dies at 78

A hawkish conservative, he believed that America was hamstrung at home and abroad by a progressive ruling class.

John J. Rigas, Cable TV Magnate Who Pillaged His Company, Dies at 96

He built Adelphia Communications into a business with 5.5 million customers, then was convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from it.

Bobby Zarem, ‘Superflack’ and Maker of Stars, Dies at 84

As a spirited impresario of public relations, he promoted entertainers, films and the “I Love New York” tourism campaign.

Overlooked No More: Remedios Varo, Spanish Painter of Magic, Mysticism and Science

In the 1950s, and ’60s, she depicted women, artists and thinkers in intricate dreamlike canvases that now fetch high prices.

Mick Tingelhoff, Vikings Hall of Fame Center, Dies at 81

He started in 240 consecutive games and played in four Super Bowls, providing pass protection for quarterback Fran Tarkenton.

Overlooked No More: Randy Snow, Paralympic Champion of Wheelchair Tennis

He won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 1992 Games in Barcelona and was the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.

Lucille Times, Who Inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dies at 100

Six months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, Mrs. Times had an altercation with a bus driver and stopped riding the city’s segregated buses.

Don Everly, Older Brother in Groundbreaking Rock Duo, Dies at 84

The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, were the most successful rock act to emerge from Nashville in the 1950s, rivaling Elvis Presley for radio airplay.

Overlooked No More: Hettie Anderson, Sculptors’ Model Who Evaded Fame

Her image has been rendered on gold coins and monuments around the United States. But little is known about this Gilded Age model.

Sergei Kovalev, Longtime Kremlin Adversary, Dies at 91

He campaigned for human rights during the Soviet era and continued his activism in the post-Communist years under Boris A. Yeltsin and Vladimir V. Putin.

Jane Withers, Child Star Who Later Won Fame in Commercials, Dies at 95

As a girl, she landed leading roles that were the antidote to Shirley Temple’s. As an adult, she was known as Josephine the Plumber in ads for Comet cleanser.

Karen Hastie Williams, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 76

She was the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court clerk and went on to break countless other glass ceilings, while helping others do the same.

Bobby Bowden, Coach Who Led Florida State to Greatness, Dies at 91

He transformed the Seminoles into a national powerhouse, and ended his career second only to Joe Paterno in major college football victories.

Reynold Ruffins, Push Pin Studios Graphic Artist, Dies at 90

With Milton Glaser, Ed Sorel and Seymour Chwast, he was part of a movement that upended the ’50s era advertising style with witty, faux-nostalgic imagery.

Overlooked No More: Janet Sobel, Whose Art Influenced Jackson Pollock

With no formal art training, working in her Brooklyn apartment, she took up the drip style of painting that Pollock later made famous.

William H. Regnery II, 80, Dies; Bankrolled the Rise of the Alt-Right

The reclusive heir to a Midwestern textile fortune, he sought, through funding and organizing, to upgrade and update white supremacy.

Overlooked No More: Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Who Battled Prejudice in Medicine

As the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, she persevered to make care accessible to women and Black communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

Bernette Ford, Who Made Children’s Books More Diverse, Dies at 70

As a publishing executive and as an author, she sought to make sure that all children saw themselves in what they read.

Jane Kaufman, Artist Who Celebrated Women’s Work, Dies at 83

A leader of what became known as the Pattern and Decoration movement, she made screens, wall hangings and quilts — a radical act in an age of minimalism.

Henry Parham, Who Fought in a Black Unit on D-Day, Dies at 99

He helped tell the story of the 320th Battalion, gaining recognition only late in his life. “I did what I was supposed to do as an American,” he said.

The Eclectic Lives BehindAlice Neel’s Portraits

She painted her friends and lovers, as well as well-known artists, activists, critics and scholars.

Tom Reich, Who Negotiated Big Deals for Baseball Stars, Dies at 82

In the early days of free agency, he won multimillion-dollar salaries for players. Among his clients were Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey and Dock Ellis.

Overlooked No More: Eve Adams, Writer Who Gave Lesbians a Voice

Her 1925 book, “Lesbian Love,” is one of the earliest examples of American lesbian literature. She also ran Eve’s Hangout, a literary haunt in Manhattan.

William vanden Heuvel, Diplomat and a Kennedy Confidant, Dies at 91

A lawyer, he was an adviser to Robert F. Kennedy, led Jimmy Carter’s New York campaign and targeted jail conditions as head of New York City’s corrections board.

Donald York, Musical Director of Paul Taylor Company, Dies at 73

Mr. York, a former child prodigy who was raised on jazz and choral music, wrote scores that matched Mr. Taylor’s eclectic choreography.

Mudcat Grant, American League’s First Black 20-Game Winner, Dies at 85

After 14 major league seasons, he wrote a book about Black pitchers and sang in nightclubs. “I made way more money in music than I did in baseball,” he said.

Overlooked No More: Jobriath, Openly Gay Glam Rocker in the ’70s

His space alien persona and theatrical rock music drew comparisons to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character. But American audiences seemed unwilling to accept his sexuality.

David Dushman, Soviet Soldier Who Helped Liberate Auschwitz, Dies at 98

Mr. Dushman is believed to have been the last surviving liberator of the camp. He went on to become a decorated fencer.

Clarence Williams III, a Star of ‘Mod Squad,’ Is Dead at 81

He portrayed Linc Hayes, a hip undercover police officer who was teamed with Peggy Lipton and Michael Cole.

Susan Cole, Advocate for Traumatized Children, Dies at 72

Ms. Cole examined the link between abuse at home and problems in the classroom, and sought to make schools “trauma sensitive.”

Ellen Vales, a Caretaker in Many Forms, Dies at 73

She spent her life cooking and caring for others until she died of Covid-19.

B.J. Thomas Dies at 78; Sang ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’

Mr. Thomas, who won five Grammys, helped introduce a smooth, down-home sensibility to the AM radio airwaves in the 1960s and ’70s.

Overlooked No More: Si-lan Chen, Whose Dances Encompassed Worlds

As a dancer and choreographer, she sought to represent a broad range of ethnic groups, but audiences often sexualized and exoticized her by focusing on her mixed race.

Robbie McCauley, Stage Artist Who Explored Race, Dies at 78

Ms. McCauley often put race at the center of plays and other works that sought to alter perspectives and foster dialogue.

Shirley Kost, Baseball’s ‘Cookie Lady,’ Dies at 82

Mrs. Kost would bestow cookies on her beloved Texas Rangers — players, coaches and employees — at home games. She died of complications of the coronavirus.

Arthur Pomposello, Impresario for a Cabaret Swan Song, Dies at 85

He was the host at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel during an improbable resurgence of cabaret from the 1980s to the early 2000s. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Rahul Vohra, Indian Actor and Video Blogger, Dies at 35

His YouTube posts dissected issues of Indian life, especially gender inequality. He died of complications of Covid-19 after lamenting his hospital treatment.

Margaret Rossi, Gift Shop Matriarch in Little Italy, Dies at 72

Despite rising rents and the pandemic, “In her heart she wanted to keep it going,” her husband said of their business. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Yitzhak Arad, Who Led Holocaust Study Center in Israel, Dies at 94

A survivor of the Nazis, Mr. Arad was an esteemed scholar and the longtime chairman of the Yad Vashem complex of museums and archives in Jerusalem.

William R. Harris Dies at 79; Hoped to Curb Risks of Nuclear War

A lawyer and policy analyst, he studied ways to forestall energy crises and other catastrophes. He died of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Usha Mehta, Freedom Fighter Against British Rule in India

At 22, she helped establish the underground station Congress Radio, which amplified Mahatma Gandhi’s message of rebellion.

Bibi Romeiza John, Home Health Aide in Queens, Dies at 48

She, her husband and one of his sons all contracted Covid at the same time; they recovered, but she did not.

Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai, Kashmiri Separatist, Is Dead at 77

He was a close aide to the most powerful Kashmiri separatist leader for 50 years, but he was arrested a year ago and imprisoned. He died in a hospital of the coronavirus.

Pete du Pont, Ex-Delaware Governor Who Ran for President, Dies at 86

Bored with working at his family’s chemical company, Mr. du Pont entered politics and led an economic turnaround of his debt-ridden home state.

Manzoor Ahtesham, Writer Who Brought Bhopal to Life, Dies at 73

He focused with forensic precision on his native city, which was marked by an industrial tragedy in 1984. He was among the thousands in India to die of Covid-19 in the last few weeks.

Paulo Gustavo, Comedian Who Lampooned Brazilian Mothers, Dies at 42

Weeks before falling ill, he urged his countrymen to consider laughter “an act of resistance.” One of the country’s most beloved actors, he died of complications of Covid-19.

Soli Sorabjee, Eminent Indian Jurist and Jazz Lover, Dies at 91

Mr. Sorabjee was a constitutional expert and free speech advocate who served two stints as the nation’s attorney general. He died of the coronavirus.

Bob Abernethy, Longtime Host of PBS Show on Religion, Dies at 93

He conceived and produced “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly” and was its face for 20 years, after four decades as an NBC News correspondent.

Vira Sathidar, Cultural Figure Who Fought India’s Caste System, Dies at 62

After a career of activism on behalf of the lower castes, Mr. Sathidar was cast in a movie that reflected his life. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Linda Love, Crossing Guard With a Maternal Streak, Dies at 79

After decades on assembly lines, she brought the same affection she showed her family to the students she watched over as they headed to school. She died of Covid-19.

James Williams, Gay Activist in India, Dies at 35

An American, he hoped to improve the representation of gay people in Indian media in the manner of “Will & Grace.” He died of Covid-19.

Jeff Fox, 52, Dies; Balanced Baseball With Protecting Presidents

A star college athlete who later worked in the Secret Service, he played for decades in elite amateur leagues around Washington. He died of Covid-19.

Suk-joong Song, Who Left Riot-Torn Seoul for America, Dies at 90

A Korean immigrant, he opened a dry-cleaning business in Brooklyn, where he became a neighborhood institution. He died of Covid-19.

Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk, Pioneering Nurse, Dies at 89

Breaking color barriers, she devoted herself to social justice, the education of Black youth and the well-being of older people. She died of Covid-19.

Rajan Mishra, Classical Indian Vocalist, Dies at 69

Part of a famous duet with his brother, he brought traditional ragas to generations of young musicians. He died of Covid 19-related complications.

Valerie Cirillo-Bunch, a Child-Care Sage, Dies at 41

She worked with preschoolers, infants and their parents, “the mom that other moms looked up to.” She died of Covid-19.

Erica Chang, Motivated by the Pandemic to Help, Dies at 24

Armed with degrees in biomedicine and engineering, she wanted to administer health care. Her Covid-19 death came just five days before her father’s.

Theodore Lambrinos, Baritone With a Zest for the Road, Dies at 85

Mr. Lambrinos sang performances at the Metropolitan Opera and was a stalwart of New York Grand Opera. He died of Covid-related pneumonia.

Paul Oscher, Blues Musician in Muddy Waters’s Band, Dies at 74

He mainly played harmonica, but also guitar and piano — often all three instruments at the same time. He died of complications of the coronavirus.

Alber Elbaz, Beloved Fashion Designer, Is Dead at 59

A favorite of celebrities like Meryl Streep and Natalie Portman, he rejuvenated Lanvin and had recently started his own brand. He died of Covid-19.

Kathie Coblentz, 73, Dies; Not Your Ordinary Librarian

A Yankees fan, marathon runner, cinephile, editor, and, yes, a cataloger, she was the New York Public Library’s third-longest serving employee.

Richard K. Kim, Pioneering Korean-American Prosecutor, Dies at 76

He was appointed an assistant district attorney in Queens in 1985 and later became counsel to a cosmetics company. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Bhanu Athaiya, Who Won India Its First Oscar

Athaiya, a costume designer on more than 100 films, won the award in 1983 for her work on “Gandhi.”

Jeremiah Trusty, Singer, Model, Actor, Dies at 38

Of all his endeavors, singing was the most important. He had recently recorded a song that he hoped would be his breakthrough. He died of Covid-19.

Jerry Lee Albin, Who Found Sobriety After a Hard Life, Dies at 75

Mr. Albin put drugs, prison and biker gangs behind him, started a construction business and counseled prisoners. He died of complications of the coronavirus.

Shelia Smith, Exuberant Teacher’s Aide, Dies at 61

At her rural Alabama school, she was beloved by students, especially those with special needs, and by her colleagues. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Anthony Audy, Vermont Tattoo Artist With Whimsical Style, Dies at 44

A love for all things magical, spooky and cute informed the thousands of tattoos Mr. Audy inked in a 15-year career in Burlington. He died of Covid-19.

Jeffrey Paley, Journalist, Gallerist and Investor, Dies at 82

A son of the CBS founder, he wrote for newspapers from Europe, championed young artists in SoHo and became an investor. He died of complications of the coronavirus.

Gail Coburn, Social Worker With a Gift for Solutions, Dies at 71

After a divorce in her early 20s, Ms. Coburn raised her son and launched herself on a succession of careers. She died of Covid-19.

Judy McGinn, Librarian With a Love for Home, Dies at 78

She was hyper-vigilant about keeping safe during the pandemic, but she caught Covid-19 after her first vaccine.

Overlooked No More: Granville Redmond, Painter, Actor, Friend

He was known for his California landscapes. Deaf since childhood, he acted with Charlie Chaplin in silent films, an early example of deaf representation in Hollywood.

Lois Sasson, Quiet Force in Gay and Women’s Rights, Dies at 80

Ms. Sasson, a jewelry designer and the partner of the singer Lesley Gore, was an advocate for feminism, gay rights and more. She died of Covid-19.

Gianluigi Colalucci, Who Showed Michelangelo’s True Colors, Dies at 91

The chief restorer of the Vatican Museums, he led the cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, a 14-year effort that revealed a new vision of Michelangelo’s complex work.

Daniel Laske, a ‘Social Justice Warrior,’ Dies at 21

He wanted to combine his passions for medicine and politics to make the world a better place. Then he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Elena Malagodi Dies at 84; Dedicated Her Last Years to Senegal

Ms. Malagodi fled wartime Germany, married a Cuban sculptor and an Italian politician, then helped children and mothers in West Africa. She died of Covid-19.

Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros Dies at 63; Helped Ballet in Miami

He was Miami City Ballet’s resident choreographer before establishing his own company. He later returned to his native Peru to run the National Ballet. He died of Covid-19.

Michael Bennett, Small-Town Doctor Who Pushed for Masks, Dies at 52

His death leaves only one family physician in Greenfield, Mo. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Gail Slatter, Who Helped Make the Times Newsroom Run, Dies at 68

For 40 years she was a guide and gatekeeper, working in “the morgue” (the article and photo archive) and on the photo and culture desks. She died of Covid-19.

Marianne Steiner, Refugee Who Found a New Life in New York, Dies at 101

She escaped the Nazis and for a time scraped by in Manhattan before recreating the comfortable she had known in Germany. She died of Covid-19.

Tony Murray, Moral Support for a Gay N.B.A. Player, Dies at 60

Mr. Murray, along with his husband, helped their nephew Jason Collins become the first player in the league to come out publicly. He died of Covid-19.

Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Abstract Expressionist, Dies at 93

She was an under-the-radar figure in New York and Paris in the formative 1950s and for decades after. She died of Covid-19.

Paul Brock, 89, Dies; Helped Found Black Journalists Group

The National Association of Black Journalists was formed to promote more aggressive hiring practices in the news media and to improve how people of color were covered.

Hugh Newell Jacobsen, Famed Modernist Architect, Dies at 91

Mentored by Louis Kahn, he created designs for clients like Meryl Streep and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as well as colleges and museums.

Nawal el Saadawi, Advocate for Women in the Arab World, Dies at 89

An author, physician and champion of equal rights, she was jailed by Anwar Sadat for her activism against the Egyptian government.

Dennis Mileti, Expert on Preparing for Disasters, Dies at 75

He was dismayed at the mixed messaging on Covid-19. The virus killed him.

Roger Baldwin, Groundbreaker in Blackjack Strategy, Dies at 91

He and three math-minded Army buddies — the “Four Horsemen of Aberdeen” — used calculators to figure out how to give players an edge against the casino.

Christine Nofchissey McHorse, Navajo Ceramist, Dies at 72

Ms. McHorse used micaceous clay, a tensile material flecked with mica, to make sensual, mysterious work that called to mind the shapes of Brancusi. She died of the coronavirus.

James Levine, Former Met Opera Maestro, Is Dead at 77

Mr. Levine was the longtime musical leader of the Met and orchestras in Boston and Munich. But his career ended in a scandal over allegations of sexual improprieties.

Ion Mihai Pacepa, Key Cold War Defector, Dies at 92

A general in the Romanian intelligence service, he later revealed the corruption and cruelty behind his country’s Communist regime. He died of Covid-19.

Mary Monahan, Dedicated Preschool Teacher, Dies at 67

An Irish immigrant to the Bronx as a toddler, she had ample training for her job as the eldest of eight children. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Rosalind Cartwright, Psychologist and ‘Queen of Dreams,’ Dies at 98

An early researcher of sleep disorders and the role of dreams in emotional health, she studied her subjects’ nights to help them turn their days around.

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Middleweight Champion of the 1980s, Dies at 66

One of the most formidable boxers of his era, Hagler defended his title 12 times before losing to Sugar Ray Leonard in a 1987 split decision.

Paul Jones, a Hamptonite of Many Pursuits, Dies at 40

Real estate agent, bouncer, furniture maker, coach and also a new father, he was known all over Long Island’s East End. Engaged to be married, he died of Covid-19.

Fred Figa, Who Helped Expose a Drug’s Dangers, Is Dead at 65

He was the first hospital official to question the use of an unregulated vitamin injection linked to the deaths of 38 infants. He died of coronavirus complications.

Peter Semler, Career Diplomat During Cold War, Dies at 89

A well-traveled Foreign Service officer, he had posts across Europe from the 1950s through the collapse of the Soviet Union. He died of the coronavirus.

Aruká Juma, Last Man of His Tribe, Is Dead

Mr. Juma, who used the name of his people in Brazil, was in his late 80s when he died of Covid-19.

Annmarie Reinhart Smith, Who Battled for Retail Workers, Dies at 61

After nearly three decades with Toys “R” Us, she helped lead a fight by employees for severance pay from the bankrupt company. She died of Covid-19.

Anna Majani, Grande Dame of Fine Chocolate, Dies at 85

She turned chocolates from her family company, founded in the 18th century, into design objects. She died of Covid-19.

Erica Faye Watson, Comedic ‘Hidden Gem of Chicago,’ Dies at 48

Best known as a regular on a local morning talk show, she also wrote plays and acted in movies. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Norman Landsberg, Jeweler With a Friendly Touch, Dies at 94

He designed and sold jewelry for 72 years from a booth in the diamond district in Manhattan. He died of Covid-related pneumonia.

Antoine Hodge, Opera Singer With a Powerful Work Ethic, Dies at 38

Mr. Hodge, a bass-baritone, was recently a chorus member in “Porgy and Bess” at the Metropolitan Opera. He died of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Whose Art Chronicled Black Life

She believed that life for her people in America was an act of near-superhuman perseverance, and she was determined to capture that history in every medium she could.

Claudette White, Innovative Tribal Judge, Dies at 49

An advocate for her people, the Quechan of Southern California, she had been calling out injustice since the third grade. She died of Covid-19.

Patrick Filien, Peripatetic Basketball Coach, Dies at 51

After assistant coaching jobs around the country, he found his dream job as the head coach at a small college in Albany, N.Y. He died of Covid-19.

Luis Fernando Arias, Colombian Indigenous Leader, Dies at 41

Motivated by violence inflicted on his family by paramilitaries, he became the leading voice in a coalition of Indigenous peoples. Complications of the coronavirus contributed to his death.

The Last Word: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

For more than 50 years, the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti kept the bohemian and beat spirit alive at his City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. In 2007, he spoke to The Times about his life and legacy.

Elizabeth R. Duff, First Woman to Drive a Nashville City Bus, Dies at 72

A Black woman, Mrs. Duff broke gender and race barriers. She died of Covid-19.

Joy Kaiser, Who Saw a Medical Need in South Africa, Dies at 90

With her husband, she founded an organization devoted to increasing the number of Black medical professionals. She died of Covid-19.

Tom Konchalski, Dogged Basketball Scout, Dies at 74

He traveled to schools, camps and schoolyards to evaluate high school players, and his reports were essential to college coaches in their recruiting.

Shlomo Hillel, Who Helped 120,000 Jews Flee Iraq, Dies at 97

Working undercover, he used bribes, fake visas and a network of smugglers to bring refugees to Israel in the late 1940s and early ’50s.

Barbara Ann Rowan, Who Spurred Advances for Black Lawyers, Dies at 82

As a lawyer she protested a racial slur during a bar association speech after forging a trail as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan. She died of Covid-19.

Leo Goodman, Who Transformed Sociology With Stats, Dies at 92

He developed tools for researchers to analyze categorical data, revolutionizing the study of poverty, income inequality and social mobility. He died of Covid-19.

Ruth Dayan, Who Built an Israeli Fashion Brand, Dies at 103

Fusing social activism with style, she helped Jewish immigrants and local Arabs sell traditional crafts, leading to the formation of a fashion house.

James Ridgeway, Hard-Hitting Investigative Journalist, Dies at 84

Writing for many publications, he drew attention to neo-Nazis, corporate polluters, preening politicians and the practice of solitary confinement.

Carlos Saúl Menem, Who Led Argentina Through Economic Turmoil, Dies at 90

As president from 1989 to 1999, he helped restore the economy after a major crisis, but was later embroiled in corruption charges.

David Katzenstein, AIDS Researcher With Focus on Africa, Dies at 69

He honed methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and made them accessible to underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa. He died of Covid-19.

Brenda Ballin, Who Enlivened Tours of the Met Museum, Dies at 91

She was a guide at the museum for decades, bringing both knowledge and humor to the task. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Jimmie McDaniel, Tennis Player Who Broke Barriers

More than 80 years ago he played what is believed to have been the first interracial tennis match, against Don Budge, the world champion. But he has become a forgotten footnote of the game’s storied past.

Helen Etuk, Who Planned to Be a Pediatrician, Dies at 20

She was attending classes at the University of North Texas when she caught the coronavirus, her mother said. She died of complications of the virus.

Ron Wright, Texas Conservative, Dies at 67

Mr. Wright contracted Covid-19 soon after the Capitol riot. A month later, he became the first sitting member of Congress to succumb to the disease.

Lourdes Rivera, Private High School’s Beating Heart, Dies at 68

Ms. Rivera was Columbia Prep’s receptionist, and emanated empathy, tough love and comfort to students, faculty and parents alike at the New York City school. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Anne Feeney, Fierce and Tireless Protest Singer, Dies at 69

She quit her legal career to play music full time, performing more than 4,000 shows over 30 years in union halls and punk bars and on picket lines.

Albert Hale, Former President of Navajo Nation, Dies at 70

Mr. Hale was a trailblazing lawyer and a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights and securing greater tax revenues for Arizona’s tribal nations. He died of Covid-19.

Carmen Vázquez, a Force on L.G.B.T.Q. Issues, Dies at 72

Often outspoken, she was a fixture in advocacy groups in San Francisco and New York. She died of Covid-19.

Sandie Crisp, ‘Goddess Bunny’ of the Underground Scene, Dies at 61

She became a muse among the Hollywood avant-garde, appearing in movies, music videos and photographs. She died of Covid-19.

Grant Jackson, Relief Pitcher for Six Teams, Dies at 78

A left-hander, he had a 3-0 record in the postseason, including the victory in Game 7 of the World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Ross Graham Dies at 93; Tenacious Fighter for New York City

She died of Covid-19 after a lifetime of fighting to legalize abortion and preserve Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen on Manhattan’s West Side.

June Rose Bellamy, Adventurous Burmese Princess, Dies at 88

She traveled the world, hosted a TV show in the Philippines, married a dictator (out of patriotism, she said) and, among other things, opened a cooking school in Italy.

Sylvia Lieber, Creative Kindergarten Teacher, Dies at 102

She gave 5- and 6-year-olds an early introduction to classical music and museum art — and taught them where milk comes from. She died of complications of Covid-19.,

Isidore Torres, Trailblazing Hispanic Judge in Michigan, Dies at 73

A child of migrant workers, he served more than 25 years in the Wayne County court system and advocated for other Latinos in the legal profession. He died of Covid-19.

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96

In a remarkable career of many decades, she refused to take parts that demeaned Black people and won a Tony, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

Eleanor Torrey West, Preserver of Her Inherited Island, Dies at 108

Off Georgia’s coast, the lush 26,000-acre Ossabaw Island had been in her family since 1924. She dedicated her life to keeping it out of the hands of developers.

Sekou Smith, Award-Winning N.B.A. Reporter and Analyst, Dies at 48

Mr. Smith, the creator and host of NBA.com’s “Hang Time” blog and podcast, covered professional basketball for more than two decades. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Jay Jaxon, Pioneering Designer of French Couture

He worked in fashion houses like Jean-Louis Scherrer, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior and dressed Annie Lennox, Thelma Houston and other stars.

Juan Carlos Copes, Who Brought Tango to Broadway, Dies at 89

Along with his partner, María Nieves Rego, he helped take tango out of the social club and make it an international craze. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Diane Fillmore, Navy Veteran Who Found a New Course at 50, Dies at 59

She was the “cool mom” who loved old-school R&B and videos of people eating lots and lots of food. She died of Covid-19.

George Armstrong, Who Led Toronto to 4 Stanley Cup Titles, Dies at 90

A seven-time All-Star and the longtime captain of the Maple Leafs, he was one of the first players of Indigenous descent to score in the N.H.L.

Gladdie Fowler, Educator and Mental Health Advocate, Dies at 69

Nicknamed the “turnaround principal,” Ms. Fowler was entrusted with low-performing schools in southeast Texas. She died of Covid-19.

Suhail Zaheer Lari, Force for Preservation in Pakistan, Dies at 84

After a corporate career, he devoted his time to chronicling the history of Sindh Province and preserving its cultural heritage. He died from complications of Covid-19.

Barbara Shelley, Leading Lady of Horror Films, Dies at 88

Sometimes the victim, sometimes the monster, she was a frequent presence in scary movies in the 1950s and ’60s. She died of underlying conditions following a bout with the coronavirus.

Debra Ivory, Smiling Owner of a Barbecue Haven, Dies at 62

In her mid-50s, she cashed out some retirement savings to buy an Oklahoma City eatery, revamping the menu with family recipes. She died of complications of Covid-19.

Ted Lumpkin Jr., a Tuskegee Airman, Dies at 100

In World War II, he was among a barrier-shattering group of Black pilots and support personnel. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Overlooked No More: Dedé Mirabal, Who Carried the Torch of Her Slain Sisters

After they were murdered by Rafael Trujillo, the Dominican Republic’s ruthless dictator, Dedé Mirabal made sure that the world knew of their resistance to him.

Barry Goldsmith, Who Escaped, Dropped Out and Came Back, Dies at 82

Mr. Goldsmith survived the Holocaust, immigrated to the United States and built a successful career as an architect, before abandoning his life for a commune — and then coming home. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Thomas Verdillo, 77, Dies; Restaurateur Went from Red Sauce to Blue Ribbon

He put a refined twist on traditional Italian-American cooking at his South Brooklyn restaurant, Tommaso. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Joanne Michaels, Who Sketched the Hudson Valley in Words, Dies at 69

Ms. Michaels found material for her books and public access talk show in the region she loved. She died of Covid-19.

Richard Means, Who Fought for Access to the Ballot, Dies at 78

He was a premier election and campaign lawyer and a fixture in Chicago legal circles. He died of Covid-19.

Rosemary Collins, Singer and Choir Director, Dies at 51

Her tastes ran from Meat Loaf to Mozart and she brought that spirit of eclecticism to her jobs in schools and a church. She died of complications of the coronavirus.

Julius Schachter, Leading Expert on Chlamydia, Dies at 84

He played a major role in combating trachoma, a chlamydia-related disease. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Shirley Young, Businesswoman and Cultural Diplomat to China, Dies at 85

Breaking barriers she rose in the advertising industry before General Motors took her onboard. She later used classical music to forge closer ties between Americans and the Chinese.

Brian Urquhart, Troubleshooter for the U.N., Dies at 101

He was best known for creating and directing the U.N.’s peacekeeping operations in conflict-filled areas around the world.

Kim Chernin, Who Wrote About Women, Weight and Identity, Dies at 80

In a memoir, she also recounted her upbringing as the daughter of Rose Chernin, a Communist organizer convicted of trying to overthrow the government.

Paul Westphal, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Coach, Dies at 70

Drafted in the first round by the Celtics, he played for 12 seasons before leading teams in Phoenix, Seattle and Sacramento.

Tim Severin, Seafarer Who Replicated Explorers’ Journeys, Dies at 80

He and his crew sailed from Ireland to Newfoundland in a 36-foot boat like the one a sixth-century monk is believed to have used to cross the Atlantic.

Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83

She was an important force behind his success, and he called her practically every day, no matter where he was in the world. She died of Covid-19.

Fou Ts’ong, Pianist Whose Family Letters Inspired a Generation, Dies at 86

Driven from China during Mao’s rule, he kept up a correspondence with his father that became a beloved book in the wake of the Cultural Revolution.

A Year Filled With Death Changed Lives Forever

As Covid-19 swept the world, the killing of George Floyd galvanized a racial justice movement, and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg upended the makeup of the Supreme Court.

Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59

From a studio in the Bronx, she introduced listeners to artists from a wide range of genres. She was also a mentor to the stars, and a sometime-confidante.

Bassam Saba, Renowned Proponent of Arabic Music, Dies at 62

A skilled multi-instrumentalist, he co-founded the New York Arabic Orchestra and directed Lebanon’s national conservatory of music. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame Knuckleball Pitcher, Dies at 81

A five-time all-star, he played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, but never made it to the World Series.

Barry Lopez, Lyrical Writer Who Was Likened to Thoreau, Dies at 75

Mr. Lopez spent five years in the Arctic, and his books, essays and short stories explored the kinship of nature and human culture.

Virginia Shackles, Painter of Vivid Scenery, Dies at 99

Ms. Shackles loved to paint cliffs and ocean scenes in the coastal city of Monterey, Calif. She died of complications from Covid-19.

Jose Garcia, New Mexico Farmworker, Dies at 68

One of Mr. Garcia’s nine children, a nurse at the hospital in Las Cruces where he died, was the only family member allowed to visit with him as he battled Covid-19.o

Rosendo and Rogelio Mendoza, Twins and Texas Welders, Die at 56

The Mendoza brothers, identical twins who worked together, died of complications of Covid-19 on the same day.

Overlooked No More: Clarice Lispector, Novelist Who Captivated Brazil

Critics lauded her stream-of-consciousness style and described her as glamorous and mysterious. But she didn’t always welcome the attention she received.

Richard Hinch, Speaker of New Hampshire House, Dies at 71

A Republican, he had a staunchly conservative agenda as his party took control of the state government in the November election. He died of Covid-19.

Carlos Araujo Preza, Doctor on the Pandemic’s Front Lines, Dies at 51

A pulmonologist, he tested positive for Covid-19 and was treated at the same hospital where he once saw patients. He died of the disease.

Lidia Menapace, Who Fought Fascists and Sexists, Dies at 96

She was a partisan in northern Italy during World War II and denounced efforts to discount the role of women in the Resistance. She had been hospitalized with Covid-19.

Anthony Veasna So, Author on the Brink of Stardom, Dies at 28

His darkly comedic stories explored the experiences of Cambodian-Americans. His first book, the subject of a bidding war, is to be published next August.

Brittanya Karma, German-Vietnamese Social Media Star, Dies at 29

She used her social media clout to preach and model self-confidence. She died of complications of Covid-19 in a Hamburg hospital.

Lillian Blancas, Candidate for a Texas Judgeship, Dies at 47

Ms. Blancas, a widely respected lawyer, died days before a runoff election in El Paso but remained on the ballot and won. She died of Covid-19.

Lorraine Millar, Resilient in the Face of Tragedy, Dies at 95

Ms. Millar persevered through a series of deaths in her family, succeeding in multiple careers and finding joy in life. She died of Covid-19.

Rev. Wilbert Robertson, Native American Pastor, Dies at 86

A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, he established Baptist congregations in the Dakotas. He died of Covid-19.

Pat Patterson, a Wrestling Star Who Came Out, Dies at 79

He delighted his fans, especially in villain roles. When he announced in 2014 that he was gay, they remained loyal.

David L. Lander, Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dies at 73

He appeared in more than 100 movies and TV projects, but was best known for his seven-year run on the popular 1970s sitcom.

Fernando Solanas, Argentine Filmmaker and Politician, Dies at 84

He helped propel a new wave of politically charged moviemaking and served as a lawmaker. He died of complications of the coronavirus.

Overlooked No More: Barbara Waxman Fiduccia, Reproductive Rights Advocate

A sexual health educator and counselor in Los Angeles, she challenged a dominant culture that viewed people with disabilities as asexual beings.

Raja Mukhopadhyay, Poetry-Loving Police Officer, Dies at 50

His career was in the police force but his true passion was Bengali poetry. He died of the coronavirus.

Dr. Michael Davidson, Who Studied Infectious Disease, Dies at 77

He told a friend that he would have relished the chance to help end the coronavirus pandemic had he still been active in the field. The virus claimed him instead.

Michel Robin, Longtime French Character Actor, Dies at 90

Best known in the United States for his role in the 2001 film “Amélie,” he was a staple of the Comédie-Française theater company and a familiar supporting actor in dozens of movies.

Brandy Houser, Hospice Care Consultant Who Loved Disney, Dies at 41

Ms. Houser was a karaoke enthusiast and “pop culture ninja,” her husband said. She died of the coronavirus.

Tony Hsieh, Longtime Chief of Zappos, Is Dead at 46

In the early days of online retailing, he realized that the key to success was making people feel comfortable and secure shopping on the internet.

Ian Finkel, ‘World’s Greatest Xylophonist,’ Dies at 72

He entertained from the borscht belt to the Philharmonic, playing an unconventional instrument with vaudevillian flair. He died of complications of Covid-19.

Honestie Hodges, Whose Handcuffing Changed Police Policy, Is Dead at 14

Honestie’s handcuffing by the police in Grand Rapids, Mich., caused a national uproar and led to a new law enforcement policy on dealing with youths. Honestie died of Covid-19.

Eric Hall, British Soccer Agent With a Flair, Dies at 73

After promoting bands like Queen and the Sex Pistols, Mr. Hall became one of the most colorful agents in England’s Premier League. He died of the coronavirus.

Jake Scott, Super Bowl M.V.P. for the Dolphins, Dies at 75

A fearless defender, he had 35 interceptions in six seasons in Miami and was named to five consecutive Pro Bowls in the 1970s.

Gianni Bernardinello, Baker Who Fed Neighbors Amid Pandemic, Dies at 76

The Milanese baker would leave out baskets of bread for people hit hard economically by the coronavirus pandemic. Now the disease has claimed his life.

José Luiz da Silva, Brazilian Social Media Star, Dies at 52

He acquired more than a million followers on Instagram and appeared in commercials and music videos and on TV variety shows. He died of Covid-19.

François Catroux, Decorator of Choice for Aristocrats, Dies at 83

Along with his wife, a muse of Yves Saint Laurent, he was at the center of Paris’s glittering 1970s-era social scene, where art, style and money collided.

LaTasha Benton, Who Pitched In Despite Obstacles, Dies at 43

She’d had strokes and two kidney transplants, but she remained active in social justice causes in Lexington, Ky. She died of the coronavirus.