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Richard Sandomir
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Steve Benson, Provocative Editorial Cartoonist, Dies at 71
He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1993, and was a finalist four times while at The Arizona Republic. Some of his work rankled his own…
Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81
Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine…
Arthur Hamilton, Who Wrote the Enduring ‘Cry Me a River,’ Dies at 98
A hit for Julie London in 1955, it was later recorded by — among many others — Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand and Michael Bublé, who…
Mara Corday Dead: Actress and Pinup Model Was 95
She appeared in magazines like Playboy and sci-fi films in the 1950s. Later, in Clint Eastwood’s “Sudden Impact,” she was a hostage until he uttered…
Guy Klucevsek, Multi-Genre Accordion Virtuoso, Is Dead at 78
He elevated his instrument’s often-maligned reputation with deft musicianship, and by writing and commissioning a wide range of music.
Bruce Logan, Who Blew Up the Death Star in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 78
A special effects artist and cinematographer, he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Tron,” took a detour to comedy with “Airplane!”
David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89
At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help…
Nora Aunor, Singer-Actress Called ‘the Superstar’ in Philippines, Dies at 71
And her fans were called Noranians for their devotion to a performer who had enthralled her country — onscreen and on the concert stage —…
George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90
He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of…
Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98
She was in films with Greta Garbo, who became a friend, and Myrna Loy, Bette Davis and others. She ended her career after being sexually…