Deaths (Obituaries) – Page 15

Elizabeth Pochoda, Journalist Who Traversed the New York Media World, Dies at 83

She was a writer and a top editor at publications as diverse as The Nation, Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. She also helped found Grand Street and reboot Vanity Fair.

By Joanne Kaufman

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Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86

His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products.

By Sam Roberts

Country Music Deaths (Obituaries) Halls of Fame Mexican-Americans Rodriguez, Johnny

Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dead at 73

He was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and as the first popular Mexican American country artist.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

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William L. Porter, Designer of Classic American Cars, Dies at 93

As a senior designer at G.M., he helped create the exuberant, elongated shape of 1960s and ’70s cars like the Pontiac GTO, the Bonneville and the Trans Am.

By Adam Nossiter