Category: Deaths (Obituaries)

Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76

The New York Times – Music:
A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.
Margo Howard, Reluctant Columnist and Daughter of Ann Landers, Dies at 86

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She published two books about her famous mother but didn’t fully embrace the family business until her late 50s, when she began writing “Dear Prudence” for Slate.
Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82

The New York Times – Business:
He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.
Lloyd Robertson, Unflappable Canadian Broadcaster, Dies at 92

The New York Times – Business:
His 41 years as a national television news anchor surpassed the tenures of Walter Cronkite and Tom Brokaw.
Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87

The New York Times – Music:
Able to convey the pathos of operatic heroines with her pure, expressive tone, she was also involved in prickly disputes with some directors and conductors.
Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65

The New York Times – Music:
A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.
Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77

The New York Times – Music:
The only member of the Texas power trio without a beard, he propelled the band’s blend of boogie, Southern rock and blues for more than a half-century.
Hayden Panettiere Is Dead: Star of ‘Remember the Titans’ and ‘Heroes’ Was 36

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In May, she published a memoir after a tumultuous decade that involved depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter and stints in rehab.
Zale Parry, Aquatic Hollywood Star and Early Acid Tripper, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Movies:
A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.
Violet Hensley Dies at 109; Ozarks Fiddler Made Opry Debut at 99

The New York Times – Music:
She performed old-time mountain music at the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Mo., for more than 50 years and appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies.”
Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An emblem of the obstacles faced by women artists of her generation, she was 67 when her first museum retrospective opened to rave reviews in 2007.
Mark Rydell, ‘Actor’s Director’ Known for ‘On Golden Pond,’ Dies at 97

The New York Times – Movies:
Having started out as an actor, he was able to coax sensitive work out of performers like Bette Midler, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and John Wayne.