Daniel E. Slotnik
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James Crown, Chicago Businessman and Avid Philanthropist, Dies at 70
He was a director of General Dynamics and served on the board of JPMorgan Chase. He was also a crucial early supporter of Barack Obama.
Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About...
Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63
As chief executive of Diageo for a decade, he presented alcohol as an attainable luxury and helped brands like Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker grow.
Bill Oesterle, Co-Founder of Angie’s List, Dies at 57
The company he helped found to review local contractors grew into a website with millions of subscribers. He was also involved in Republican Party politics...
Louise Tobin, Jazz Vocalist Who Put Her Career on Hold, Dies at 104
She stopped performing to raise children, at the request of her first husband, the bandleader Harry James. After remarrying, she resumed singing decades later.