Ewa Podles, a Rare Contralto With Sweeping Range, Dies at 71
With her molten chest voice and commanding presence, Ms. Podles, a galvanizing Polish opera singer, developed a cult following.
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Mary Weiss, Who Sang ‘Leader of the Pack,’ Is Dead at 75
As the lead singer of the Shangri-Las, she conveyed passion, pathos and toughness — and reached the Top 40 six times while still in her teens.
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Marie Irvine, Makeup Artist to Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 99
Late in Ms. Monroe’s life, Ms. Irvine was her go-to makeup artist in New York City. Earlier this month, she became a TikTok sensation.
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Menachem Daum, Filmmaker Who Explored the World of Hasidim, Dies at 77
His acclaimed documentary, “A Life Apart,” presented a complex portrait of a religious group usually depicted as somber and impenetrable.