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David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega

He transformed his Japanese photo booth business into a gaming industry game giant that created Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.

Theodor Pistek, Oscar-Winning ‘Amadeus’ Costume Designer, Dies at 93

A busy designer who worked on over 100 films, he was also a racecar driver and a painter of photorealistic works, many depicting cars and…

Robert Samuelson, Award-Winning Economics Columnist, Dies at 79

He was a familiar byline in Newsweek and The Washington Post for decades, explaining the intricacies of economic policy in reader-friendly vernacular.

William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86

He was a witness to one of the most riveting unsolved crimes in American history, which inspired scores of conspiracy theories and obsessed amateur sleuths.

Patricia Crowther, Who Brought Witchcraft Out of the Shadows, Dies at 97

As a high priestess of Wicca, a branch of modern paganism founded in England, she promoted an image of witches as early feminists who were…

Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93

His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the…

Sonny Curtis Dies at 88; His Songs Included Mary Tyler Moore’s Theme

A prolific singer-songwriter who got his start with Buddy Holly, he also wrote “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and hundreds of other songs.

Mark Volman, Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies at 78

In the 1960s, he and his fellow singer Howard Kaylan embodied the feel-good sound of the Turtles. The two later found new fame as Flo…

Mark Knoller, ‘the Savant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,’ Dies at 73

As White House correspondent for CBS News Radio, he kept meticulous records of presidential activities, from vacation days to teleprompter use.

James Leprino, ‘Willy Wonka of Cheese’ Who Revolutionized Pizza, Dies at 87

He turned a small family grocery store into a mozzarella empire, producing most of the cheese for American pizza chains like Domino’s, Papa Johns and…