Duvall, Shelley

In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

By William McDonald

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

By William McDonald

In “The Shining,” “Popeye” and more, her unusual presence jumps off the screen. That’s true even in small roles in “Annie Hall” and “Time Bandits.”

By Esther Zuckerman

With her gossamer frame and toothy smile, she was one of the biggest film stars of the 1970s.

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