Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillionaire. His Medallion fund had 66 percent average annual returns for decades.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Bill Holman, Whose Arrangements Shaped West Coast Jazz, Dies at 96
His economical, linear writing helped define the sound of Stan Kenton’s band. He also led his own 16-piece ensemble for many decades.
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer and Last Remaining Member of MC5, Dies at 75
The musician brought his hard-hitting style to the band, which helped lay the foundation of American punk rock and is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Steve Albini, Influential Producer of ’90s Rock and Beyond, Dies at 61
A musician and audio engineer, he helped define the sound of alternative rock while becoming an outspoken critic of the music industry.
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Bernard Hill, Actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79
With a stout frame, bushy whiskers and a weathered visage, he embodied men of authority facing down danger with weary stoicism.
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Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France’s Undersides, Dies at 63
His acclaimed “The Class” walked a provocative line between documentary and fiction. In that film and others, he explored the inescapable traps of late-stage capitalism.
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Frank Wakefield, Who Expanded the Mandolin’s Range, Dies at 89
A bluegrass innovator, he recorded numerous albums as a leader, and his list of collaborators included both Leonard Bernstein and Jerry Garcia.
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Richard Tandy, Keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra, Dies at 76
He helped shape the band’s futuristic sound, which blended Beatles-esque pop with orchestral arrangements.
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Duane Eddy, Whose Twang Changed Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 86
A self-taught electric guitar virtuoso, he influenced a generation of musicians. One of them, John Fogerty, called him rock’s first guitar god.
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Andrew Davis, 80, Dies; Renowned Conductor Who Championed Britain’s Music
Celebrated for his long tenure with Lyric Opera of Chicago, he led this and other orchestras with force and a notably energetic podium presence.