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Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
His LeapPad tablets, which helped children read, found their way into tens of millions of homes beginning in 1999.
Robert E. McGinnis, Illustrator Behind Classic ‘James Bond’ Posters, Dies at 99
In the 1960s and ’70s, his leggy femmes fatales beckoned from paperback covers and posters for movies like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Thunderball.”
Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72
In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.
Sam Keen, Philosopher of the Men’s Movement, Is Dead at 93
“Only men,” he wrote, “understand the secret fears that go with the territory of masculinity.” His message resonated: His book “Fire in the Belly” was...
K.W. Lee, Journalist Who Gave a Voice to Asian American Communities, Dies at 96
His reporting sought to humanize and unite Asian Americans. It also led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row.
Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84
A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.
Monica Getz, Advocate for Divorce Court Reform, Dies at 90
Her troubled marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz led to a headline-making divorce case. The result of the trial gave her a cause to...
Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92
A blunt-speaking, Bronx-born labor leader, he successfully pushed to legalize undocumented union members but fought a losing battle against globalization.
David Schneiderman, Village Voice Editor and Publisher, Dies at 77
Named editor in chief of the venerable alternative weekly in 1978, he was not welcomed with open arms. But his commitment to strong journalism won...
Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97
He led the company as it flourished in the ’70s and ’80s while confronting veterans and environmentalists over its toxic products like Agent Orange and...