His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
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Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
The New York Times – Movies:He voiced the main protagonist of the “Transformers” franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.
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Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Business:An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.
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Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Music:With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular.
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Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
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Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
The New York Times – Movies:Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The New York Times – Movies:The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Jeff Conolly, Manic Garage-Rock Frontman, Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.
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Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.