His investment strategy, which tracked the flow of money, won him a reputation for prescience in the 1990s.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82
The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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Nicholas Hitchon, Who Aged 7 Years at a Time in ‘Up’ Films, Dies at 65
He was one of the original children profiled in “Seven Up!,” a 1964 British documentary, and reappeared in subsequent installments for more than a half-century.
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David LaFlamme, Whose ‘White Bird’ Captured a 1960s Dream, Dies at 82
As a founder of the San Francisco band It’s a Beautiful Day, he was at the center, if not in the forefront, of the Haight-Ashbury acid-rock explosion.
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Léa Garcia, Who Raised Black Actors’ Profile in Brazil, Dies at 90
Best known internationally for her breakout performance in the 1959 film “Black Orpheus,” she challenged racial stereotypes over a seven-decade career.
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John Warnock, Inventor of the PDF, Dies at 82
As a founder of Adobe Systems, he oversaw the development of software and systems that made modern personal computing possible.
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Warren Hoge, Who Covered Wars and World Crises for The Times, Dies at 82
As a correspondent, including as a bureau chief, he wrote vividly from all corners of the globe. He later served as foreign editor and assistant managing editor.
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Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80
The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
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Tom Courtney, Sprinter Who Lunged to Grab Olympic Gold, Dies at 90
In 1956 in Melbourne, he was dueling with another American when an English runner burst toward the finish line. But Courtney had one last surge in him.
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Maxie Baughan, Feared Linebacker of the 1960s, Dies at 85
A star at Georgia Tech and later in the N.F.L., he dominated his way to nine Pro Bowl selections and could be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year.
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Bob Jones, Behind-the-Stage Force at Newport Festivals, Dies at 86
For decades he helped shape Rhode Island’s venerable folk and jazz events, presenting stars and unknowns alike. One colleague called him a “test pilot of jazz.”
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John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86
He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history.