Elkridge Robert Friend, Tuskegee fighter pilot who led Air Force study on UFOs, dies at 99 He was one of the first African American military aviators and later directed Project Blue Book.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge Molly O’Neill, prizewinning food writer, dies at 66 She wrote celebrated cookbooks and for publications including the New York Times.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.”
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.
Elkridge 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.