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Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
He was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.
Ron Travisano, Adman Behind Singing Cats and Joe Isuzu, Dies at 86
The art director for Meow Mix and other memorable commercials, he began his career at the dawn of a creative revolution on Madison Avenue.
Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Riveted the U.S., Dies at 90
He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91
As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around...
Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce
Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration and the 2020 election.
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
He helped popularize “I Am a Man” as a demand for respect during the 1968 strike by Black sanitation workers in Memphis.
Lloyd Macklowe, Leading Purveyor of Art Nouveau, Is Dead at 90
He and his wife began buying pieces to furnish their apartment. They wound up with a museum-quality collection and a pre-eminent retail business.
Valarie D’Elia, Travel Reporter on TV and Radio, Dies at 64
She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and offered up savvy tips on how to avoid vexation.
Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81
He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the...
Clark Halstead, Real Estate Broker Who Broke the Mold, Dies at 83
The face of his firm, he opened storefront offices to chase undervalued properties in New York City and emblazoned a London cab with his name.