He was one of the first African American military aviators and later directed Project Blue Book.
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Judith Krantz, best-selling author of racy romance novels, dies at 91
Her steamy Cinderella tale “Scruples” was turned into a TV miniseries, and her books were translated into more than 50 languages.
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Dave Bartholomew, musician and producer who guided Fats Domino’s career, dies at 100
He arranged and produced memorable recordings of the early rock era, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Demetris Christofias, embattled former president of Cyprus, dies at 72
He faced economic trouble and other problems as the island nation’s first communist president.
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Jim Pike, lead singer with hitmaking vocal group The Lettermen, dies at 82
Its lush vocal harmonies made the Grammy-nominated trio one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s.
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Charles Reich, author of 1970 bestseller ‘The Greening of America,’ dies at 91
The Yale law professor praised youth culture of the 1960s as the coming of a new social consciousness.
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Molly O’Neill, prizewinning food writer, dies at 66
She wrote celebrated cookbooks and for publications including the New York Times.
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Gloria Vanderbilt, socialite and designer-jeans marketer who was the subject of a sensational custody trial in the 1930s, dies at 95
Four husbands, four sons and more than 40 years after the court case that made her famous, she courted the spotlight by merchandising her celebrity.
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Alan Brinkley, historian of liberalism, dies at 70
In award-winning books, the Columbia University professor traced the evolution of liberalism from the New Deal to the 21st century.
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Pat Bowlen, influential NFL owner who guided Broncos to excellence, dies at 75
He is scheduled to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.
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Anthony Price, British author of thrillers with deep links to history, dies at 90
Mr. Price’s 19 novels were compared favorably with John le Carré’s.
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Franco Zeffirelli, master of grandeur in theater, film and opera, dies at 96
The Italian director was a self-proclaimed “flag-bearer of the crusade against boredom, bad taste and stupidity in the theater.”
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R. Clayton Mitchell Jr., former speaker of Maryland House, dies at 83
He served more than 20 years in the Maryland House of Delegates, including six as speaker.
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Sylvia Miles, flamboyant scene-stealer with two Oscar nominations, dies at 94
She was featured in “Midnight Cowboy” and “Farewell, My Lovely,” and became a ubiquitous presence at Manhattan parties.
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Leann Birch, scientist who came to the aid of picky eaters and their parents, dies at 72
She melded psychology and nutrition in a pioneering effort to make children lifelong healthy eaters.
