Her unusual version of the standard, which she recorded with her brother, Nino Tempo, reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1963 and won a Grammy.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Karl Berger, 88, Who Opened Minds of Generations of Musicians, Is Dead
A vibraphonist, pianist, educator and musical thinker, he co-founded the Creative Music Studio to bring all kinds of musicians together to foster cross-pollination and improvisation.
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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
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Herb Douglas, Olympic Medalist Inspired by Jesse Owens, Dies at 101
Believed to be the oldest living Olympic medalist at his death, he met Owens as a teenager, won bronze in the broad jump in 1948 and later created an award in his idol’s honor.
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Gail Christian, Trailblazing News Correspondent, Dies at 83
An on-air career seemed unlikely for a Black woman in the 1970s. It didn’t help that she had been imprisoned for armed robbery. But she broke barriers.
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Dave Wilcox, Hall of Fame Linebacker for the 49ers, Dies at 80
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection known for his physical style, he was one of the game’s best and most durable linebackers.
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Loren Cameron, 63, Dies; His Camera Brought Transgender Men to Light
Mr. Cameron’s groundbreaking portraits of himself and others, collected in his book, “Body Alchemy,” inspired a generation of transgender people.
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Leon Levine, Who Made a Billion One Dollar at a Time, Dies at 85
He created the discount chain retailer Family Dollar, which found success, and criticism, by catering to the poor.
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Moonbin, Member of K-Pop Band ASTRO, Dies at 25
The K-pop star was found dead on Wednesday at his home in Seoul.
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Otis Redding III, Who Followed His Father Into Music, Dies at 59
He was grateful for Otis Redding’s enduring legacy, he said,d even if it overshadowed his efforts to make music of his own.
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Robert Trotman, 82, Dies; Opened Swimming Lanes to Minority Children
The club he started as a coach has helped young Black and Hispanic youths learn to swim and compete in the sport in urban areas not known as oases for it.
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Ahmad Jamal, Jazz Pianist With a Measured Approach, 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.”