His career as an influential tenor saxophonist and composer reached across more than half a century, tracking jazz’s complex evolution during that span.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
-
Richard Anobile, Chronicler of the Marx Brothers, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Movies:He produced many books about film. But Groucho Marx tried to stop distribution of one they worked on together because he didn’t like seeing his salty and insulting remarks in print.
-
Just Fontaine, Record-Setting French Soccer Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:His stellar career was cut short by injury, but he made his mark by scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
-
Walter Mirisch, Pioneering Producer of Canonical Films, Dies at 101
The New York Times – Movies:Admired for his creative instincts, he oversaw films that won 28 Oscars, including “West Side Story,” “The Apartment” and “In the Heat of the Night.”
-
Bob Richards, Pole-Vaulting Hero of the Cold War Era, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Sports:An ordained minister known as the Vaulting Vicar, he was an Olympic gold medal winner and the first athlete to appear on the front of Wheaties boxes.
-
Tom Luddy, a Behind-the-Scenes Force in Cinema, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Movies:Known for his association with Francis Ford Coppola, Werner Herzog and many others, he was also a founder of the Telluride Film Festival.
-
Spencer, the Dog for Whom Boston Marathoners Happily Stopped, Dies at 13
The New York Times – Sports:The golden retriever drew hugs and selfies as the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and was “too good not to share,” his owner, Rich Powers, said.
-
Tom Whitlock, Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
The New York Times – Music:Mr. Whitlock’s songs, including the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” were central to the 1986 movie.
-
John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Sports:The broadcaster announced English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.
-
Red McCombs, Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Business:A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.
-
Roger C. Schank, Theorist of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Business:He combined linguistics, cognitive science and computing with the goal of “trying to understand the nature of the human mind.”
-
Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Movies:Like many others, he was riveted by the film and attended numerous midnight showings. Unlike many others, he made it the focus of his life.