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J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers

A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.

By Clay Risen

Deaths (Obituaries) Domestic Service Labor and Jobs Organized Labor South Africa Witbooi, Myrtle (1947-2023)

Myrtle Witbooi, Who Fought for Domestic Workers’ Rights, Dies at 75

A former domestic servant, she experienced the inequities of the job firsthand and helped build national and international unions to address them.

By Alan Cowell

Deaths (Obituaries) Fashion and Apparel News and News Media Photography Photojournalism Stafford, Marilyn (1925- )

Marilyn Stafford, a Photojournalist Rediscovered, Dies at 97

She brought a narrative eye and a social consciousness to her work, whether covering refugee crises, celebrities or fashion. But much of it might have been lost.

By Alex Williams

Deaths (Obituaries) Journalism Magazines Monocle Naming Names (Book) Nation, The (Magazine) Navasky, Victor Saul New York Times Writing and Writers

Victor S. Navasky, a Leading Liberal Voice in Journalism, Dies at 90

Witty and contrarian, he was the longtime editor and later publisher of The Nation and wrote an acclaimed book about the Hollywood blacklisting era.

By Joseph Berger