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Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88
He made cinéma vérité movies — 160 in all — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
Gladys Kessler, Judge Who Curbed Deceptive Tobacco Ads, Dies at 85
In a landmark case, she ruled that cigarette companies had been deceiving the public about the health hazards of smoking, violating racketeering laws.
Jim Gordon, Top Rock Drummer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 77
He was an elite studio musician who played with A-list artists and helped write the Eric Clapton hit “Layla." But his life was shattered by...
Otis Taylor, Star Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dies at 80
An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in...
Jean Faut, Star Pitcher in Women’s Baseball League, Dies at 98
She threw two perfect games — something no major league pitcher has done — in the league that inspired the film “A League of Their...
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,...