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Darryl Hickman, Prolific Child Actor of the 1940s, Dies at 92
He was in “The Grapes of Wrath” and other films. As an adult, he was seen often on TV. He later oversaw daytime programming at...
Albert S. Ruddy, 94, Dies; Producer Won an Oscar for ‘The Godfather’
A creator of the sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” he went on to win a second Academy Award for “Million Dollar Baby,” the boxing film starring Hilary...
Ilon Specht, Who Empowered Women With ‘I’m Worth It’ Ad, Dies at 81
She came up with the feminist campaign, for a hair color product, when challenging the notions of men at her ad agency.
Mike Pinder, Founding Keyboardist of the Moody Blues, Dies at 82
His expertise on the electromechanical Mellotron helped define the band’s progressive sound in the 1960s and ’70s on albums like “Days of Future Passed.”
Howie Schwab, ESPN Researcher and Trivia Star, Dies at 63
He stepped out of his behind-the-scenes role in 2004 when he was cast as the ultimate sports know-it-all on the game show “Stump the Schwab.”
Frederick Celani, Who Made a Career as a Con Man, Dies at 75
His frauds included a waterfront development in Buffalo, a civil rights law firm in California and a package delivery company in Springfield, Ill.
Richard Leibner, Agent for Top Broadcast Journalists, Dies at 85
His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation from “60 Minutes” to anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and sent Diane Sawyer from “60 Minutes” to...
Albert Heath, Jazz Drum Virtuoso, Is Dead at 88
He accompanied stars like John Coltrane and worked frequently with his brothers. “I’ve always thought I was a master,” he once said. Few disagreed.
Betty Cole Dukert, Top ‘Meet the Press’ Producer, Dies at 96
She worked as a secretary before being hired as an associate producer at the NBC News public affairs show in 1956. She went on to...
Ed Mintz, Who Gave Audiences the Chance to Grade Films, Dies at 83
With CinemaScore, he broke new ground by building a business based on the opinions of moviegoers rather than critics.