His much-covered 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do for Love” launched him on a prolific career that spanned decades and genres.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Richard Rosenberg, Who Rejuvenated Bank of America, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Business:As chief executive and chairman in the 1990s, he helped turn the bank into the nation’s second-largest through a series of acquisitions.
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Joe Pepitone, Rambunctious Star When the Yankees Faded, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:He had All-Star years, won three Gold Gloves, hit with power and was a fan favorite, but as the team’s fortunes dimmed, his renegade lifestyle had its costs.
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Dick Fosbury, 76, Whose ‘Flop’ Transformed the High Jump, Is Dead
The New York Times – Sports:His back-first, neck-down leaping style struck competitors and onlookers as a novelty act. After he won an Olympic gold in 1968, it came to dominate his sport.
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Masatoshi Ito, 98, the King of Convenience Stores in Japan, Dies
The New York Times – Business:He introduced the American chain 7-Eleven to the country, covering the landscape with thousands of outlets and starting a retail revolution there.
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Pat McCormick, Olympic Diving Champion, Is Dead at 92
The New York Times – Sports:The first diver to sweep the gold medals in two Olympics, she won 26 national championships in a career that ended when she was still in her 20s.
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Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
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Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Sports:He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
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Spot, Record Producer Who Captured the Fury of 1980s Punk, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:A lifelong jazz aficionado, he changed course to produce bands like Black Flag and Hüsker Dü for the influential SST label.
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Otis Taylor, Star Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in Super Bowl IV.
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David Lindley, ‘Musician’s Musician’ to the Rock Elite, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Music:He worked with a wide range of luminaries, most notably Jackson Browne, and there was seemingly no stringed instrument he couldn’t play.
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Robert Blake, ‘Baretta’ Star Acquitted in Wife’s Murder, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Movies:His long career in film and television began with the “Our Gang” comedies, and included an acclaimed performance as a mass killer in “In Cold Blood.”