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Bernadette Carey Smith, Black Reporter in Mostly White Newsrooms, Dies at 83
She was one of the first Black female journalists at The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Times put her on the staff...
Carlos Saura, a Leading and Enduring Spanish Director, Dies at 91
Called “one of the fundamental filmmakers in the history of Spanish cinema,” he began making movies under Franco, often hiding his messages in allegory.
Sandra Seacat, Much Admired Acting Coach, Dies at 86
She helped Laura Dern, Marlo Thomas, Mickey Rourke and many others overcome fears, find their characters and discover “the joy of acting.”
Edward R. Pressman, Film Producer Who Boosted Many Careers, Dies at 79
Oliver Stone, Terrence Malick, Kathryn Bigelow and other directors were just starting when he took on their projects.
Ruggero Deodato, Whose ‘Cannibal Holocaust’ Enraged, Dies at 83
He directed a variety of movies in a variety of genres. But it was a gruesome found-footage film that brought him both fame and infamy.
Bridgette Wimberly, Playwright and Librettist, Dies at 68
She had success with a play about abortion in 2001, and in 2015 wrote the libretto for the opera “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird.”
Mike Hodges, Director Acclaimed for ‘Get Carter,’ Dies at 90
He was best known for complex crime dramas like “Croupier.” But he also made the big-budget 1980 science-fiction yarn “Flash Gordon.”
Adrienne Mancia, Influential Film Curator, Dies at 95
Her choices for exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art and the Brooklyn Academy of Music gave foreign directors and newcomers valuable exposure in New...
Joyce Bryant, Sensual Singer Who Changed Course, Dies at 95
In the 1940s and ’50s she was a glamorous Black star when there were few. Then she became a missionary.
Frederick Swann, Master of the Pipe Organ, Is Dead at 91
He drew the best from complex instruments at Riverside Church in Manhattan, at countless recitals and on the “Hour of Power” TV show.