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Daniel E. Slotnik
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Nino Tempo, Who Topped the Charts With ‘Deep Purple,’ Dies at 90
He was a busy session saxophonist, but he is probably best known for the Grammy-winning pop hit that he sang in 1963 as half of…
Lewis Branscomb, Champion of Science Across Fields, Dies at 96
He led scientific advances at I.B.M. and within the federal government during a career that spanned the space race and the dawn of the internet.
James Crown, Chicago Businessman and Avid Philanthropist, Dies at 70
He was a director of General Dynamics and served on the board of JPMorgan Chase. He was also a crucial early supporter of Barack Obama.
Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About…
Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63
As chief executive of Diageo for a decade, he presented alcohol as an attainable luxury and helped brands like Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker grow.
Jessie Maple, Pathbreaking Filmmaker, Is Dead at 86
She was believed to be the first Black woman to produce, write and direct an independent feature film. She also broke ground as a union…
The Iron Sheik, Villainous Hall of Fame Wrestler, Is Dead
Khosrow Vaziri drew on his Iranian heritage to create a caricature of a Middle Eastern villain and became one of the most memorable heels in…
Pat Cooper, Comedian of Outrage, Is Dead at 93
He built his act on making fun of his Italian American heritage. He later publicly insulted stars he had worked with, including Frank Sinatra and…
Jim Hines, First to Sprint 100 Meters in Under 10 Seconds, Dies at 76
He ran a gold-medal-winning time of 9.95 seconds at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, setting an official world record that held for 15 years.
Rick Wolff, Sports Radio Host and Much More, Is Dead at 71
As a psychological coach (and ex-player), he helped revive a woeful Cleveland baseball team. He had a WFAN show about youth sports and shepherded best…