The commercials he created, with their “ch-ch-ch-Chia” jingle, became as much a vivid part of American consumer life as the goofy product they sold.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Alan Arkin, Comic Actor With a Serious Side, Dies at 89
He got laughs and won awards on Broadway in “Enter Laughing” and in movies like “Little Miss Sunshine.” But he also had a flair for drama.
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Chris Printup, Founder of Streetwear Brand Born X Raised, Dies at 42
Mr. Printup, known as “Spanto,” died on Wednesday morning in Albuquerque, N.M., from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday, the brand confirmed.
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Bobby Osborne, Mandolinist Who Flouted Bluegrass Convention, Dies at 91
The band he led with his brother broke new ground with an unusually broad repertoire, unorthodox instrumentation and untraditional vocal harmonies.
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Julian Sands Dies at 65; Actor Played Shelley, a Warlock and a King
Over a 40-year screen career, the instantly recognizable Mr. Sands displayed great versatility onscreen. He died while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Robert Black, Bass Virtuoso of the Avant-Garde, Is Dead at 67
As part of the influential Bang on a Can All-Stars, he helped popularize experimental music through international tours and well-regarded albums.
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Frederic Forrest, 86, Dies; Actor Known for ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose’
He appeared in a string of films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and his performance as Bette Midler’s love interest earned him an Oscar nomination.
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Jesse McReynolds, Lead Singer in Long-Running Bluegrass Duo, Dies at 93
Also a mandolinist, he performed alongside his brother, Jesse, in an act that lasted 55 years. He continued performing after his brother’s death.
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John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery
An unassuming professor who remained active into his 90s, he is credited with the breakthrough that gave rise to the batteries powering today’s electronic devices.
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Jesse McReynolds, Lead Singer in Long-Running Bluegrass Duo, Dies at 93
He also played mandolin in the act, Jim & Jesse, performing with his brother for 55 years.
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Sheldon Harnick, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Lyricist, Dies at 99
His collaborations with the composer Jerry Bock also included “Fiorello!” — which, like “Fiddler,” was a Tony winner — and “She Loves Me.”