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Olivia Hussey, Star of a Renowned ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dies at 73

Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.

The Friendship Behind ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘Manhattan’

In a Q&A, Woody Allen describes the years spent collaborating with his friend Marshall Brickman on beloved movies. Mr. Brickman died on Friday.

DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58

He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop...

Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station

He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.

Betty Halbreich, World’s ‘Most Famous Personal Shopper,’ Dies at 96

She was a local New York secret before gaining wider renown as the dressing-room companion of rich, powerful women. A dark past lay beneath her...

Jerry Fuller, Writer of ‘Young Girl’ and Other Hit Songs, Dies at 85

He located a musical sweet spot between the romantic and the risqué for Ricky Nelson, Johnny Mathis and most famously Gary Puckett and the Union...

Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in ‘Big’

His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”

John Koerner, Bluesman Who Inspired a Young Bob Dylan, Dies at 85

A spindly guitarist nicknamed Spider, Mr. Koerner was Mr. Dylan’s first friend in the scruffy world of Minneapolis bohemia where he learned about folk music.

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.

Martin Greenfield, Tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump and Shaq, Dies at 95

He dressed six presidents, coached designers and made thousands of suits for TV shows and movies. But his beginnings were dismal: He learned to sew...