Category: Deaths (Obituaries)

Dan McCafferty, Nazareth Frontman Who Sang ‘Love Hurts,’ Dies at 76

The New York Times – Music:
His band became known for hard-driving stadium rock, but its biggest hit was a cover of a country ballad about heartbreak.
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, Who Inspired ‘The Terminal,’ Dies in Paris Airport

The New York Times – Travel:
Mr. Nasseri lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, sleeping on a bench, after he was stuck in limbo as a refugee. His life was the inspiration for the Steven Spielberg film, which starred Tom Hanks.
Mimi Parker, Moody Alt-Rock Vocalist, Is Dead at 55

The New York Times – Music:
Her influential band, Low, emerged in the 1990s, but its minimalist sound stood in sharp contrast to the anthems of angst that came to define the grunge era.
Overlooked No More: Cléoma Falcon, Queen of Cajun Music

The New York Times – Music:
She and her husband, Joe, recorded the first commercial recording of Cajun music ever made, giving voice to French-speaking Louisiana.
Jeff Cook, a Founder of the Country Band Alabama, Dies at 73

The New York Times – Music:
His group had 32 No. 1 country singles, and his guitar and fiddle playing helped extend its reach to a generation raised on rock ’n’ roll.
Jane Gross, Sportswriter Who Opened Locker Room Doors, Dies at 75

The New York Times – Sports:
She made news by entering a pro basketball inner sanctum to do her job. Years later, her mother’s physical decline led her to write about aging for The Times and in a book.
Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77

The New York Times – Music:
Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.
Joe Tarsia, an Architect of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dies at 88

The New York Times – Music:
His work as an engineer at Sigma Sound Studios left a sonic stamp on R&B hits by the O’Jays, the Delfonics, the Stylistics and many others.
Elizabeth Stewart, Champion of Scotland’s Folk Music, Dies at 83

The New York Times – Music:
She was part of a musical family of Scottish Travellers that furthered the nation’s folk revival and influenced its American counterpart.
Leslie Phillips, Comic Actor Who Sorted Wizards, Dies at 98

The New York Times – Movies:
He made a name for himself in British satires, then late in his career reached a different audience as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter movies.
Herman Daly, 84, Who Challenged the Economic Gospel of Growth, Dies

The New York Times – Business:
Perhaps the best-known ecological economist, he faulted his mainstream peers for failing to account for the environmental harm growth can bring.
Evelyn de Rothschild, Scion of Banking Dynasty, Dies at 91

The New York Times – Business:
Initially showing little promise, he eventually joined the family firm and rose to chairman, wielding vast influence in Britain’s financial and political affairs.