Deaths (Obituaries) – Page 4

Frederick Forsyth, Master of the Geopolitical Thriller, Dies at 86

He wrote best-sellers like “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Dogs of War,” often using material from his earlier life as a reporter and spy.

By Clay Risen

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Jane Larkworthy, 62, a Top Magazine Writer and Editor on Beauty, Dies

She made her mark in publications like Glamour, W, Jane and Mademoiselle. In 2007, she was on the receiving end of media attention, testifying in a sensational trial.

By Rachel Felder

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Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74

A designer for Apple, he created software that made it possible to display shapes, images and text on the screen and present a simulated “desktop.”

By John Markoff

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Roger Nichols, Songwriter Behind Carpenters Hits, Dies at 84

With Paul Williams, he wrote enduring 1970s soft-rock classics like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

By Alex Williams