Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies at 77
In unflinching ballads that spoke of the pain men can cause women, the Mexican singer often relied on what she learned in her own relationships.
Posted inAdvertising and Marketing Deaths (Obituaries) Della Femina, Jerry Isuzu Motors Ltd Nestle Purina PetCare Co Pet Foods Television Travisano, Ron
Ron Travisano, Adman Behind Singing Cats and Joe Isuzu, Dies at 86
The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue.
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Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91
A celebrated Finnish modernist, he designed a variety of furnishings but was best known for his seating — which, his company said, “almost every Finn has sat on.”
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Edith Mathis, Radiant Swiss Soprano, Is Dead at 86
Known for her interpretations of Bach, Mozart and Weber, she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her perfect intonation even on the highest notes.