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Tom Sizemore, Intense Actor With a Troubled Life, Dies at 61
He earned praise for his work in films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “Black Hawk Down.” He also served prison time for drug possession and...
Richard Anobile, Chronicler of the Marx Brothers, Dies at 76
He produced many books about film. But Groucho Marx tried to stop distribution of one they worked on together because he didn’t like seeing his...
Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72
Like many others, he was riveted by the film and attended numerous midnight showings. Unlike many others, he made it the focus of his life.
Hugh Hudson, Director of ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 86
His first film — about two runners, one Christian, one Jewish, who compete at the 1924 Summer Olympics — won four Oscars, including for best...
Solomon Perel, Jew Who Posed as a Hitler Youth to Survive, Dies at 97
His masquerade — a tale recounted in a memoir and in the film “Europa Europa” — saved his life. But “to this day,” he said,...
Ron Labinski, Who Designed a Cozier Future for Stadiums, Dies at 85
An architect, he followed his hunch that teams would abandon ugly concrete multipurpose arenas for fan-friendly single-sport facilities, like Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Charlie Thomas, a Singing Drifter Nearly All His Life, Dies at 85
He was heard on hits like “There Goes My Baby,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “Up on the Roof.” He kept singing them for decades.
John Adams, Who Banged His Drum Loudly in Cleveland, Dies at 71
He pounded away from the bleachers to cheer on the Indians (now the Guardians) and inspire his fellow baseball fans at more than 3,700 home...
Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer, Is Dead at 84
The third player in N.H.L. history to score at least 50 goals in a season, he spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Billy Packer, Straight-Talking College Basketball Analyst, Dies at 82
With partners on NBC and then CBS, and with a rapid, opinionated style, he was heard during every N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament from 1975 to...