Scott Kempner, Guitarist and Punk Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69
The Bronx-born musician played guitar for and co-founded the Dictators, an early punk band. He later founded the Del Lords.
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Frances Sternhagen, Actress Who Thrived in Mature Roles, Dies at 93
Her Tony-winning Broadway career included “Driving Miss Daisy,” “On Golden Pond” and “The Heiress.” On TV she had maternal roles in “Cheers” and “Sex and the City.”
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Charles T. Munger, Much More Than Warren Buffett’s No. 2, Dies at 99
A billionaire in his own right, he was the vice chairman of Mr. Buffett’s hugely successful investment firm Berkshire Hathaway. But he had far more influence than his title suggested.
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Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80
Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured.