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James Earl Jones, Actor Whose Voice Could Menace or Melt, Dies at 93

He gave life to characters like Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” and went on to collect Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

By Robert D. McFadden

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Maria E. Redo, Who Won Discounts for Older Adults, Dies at 99

She started a nonprofit in New York City in 1971 by asking stores if they would offer reduced prices for people 65 and over. Thousands of retailers said yes.

By Richard Sandomir

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Walt Ehmer, Former Waffle House C.E.O., Dies at 58

Mr. Ehmer steered the diner chain through the pandemic and preached spending more time in one of his 24-hour restaurants than in his office.

By Remy Tumin

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Dan Morgenstern, Chronicler and Friend of Jazz, Dies at 94

He wrote prolifically about the music and played an important role in documenting its history, especially in his many years with the Institute of Jazz Studies.

By Barry Singer