» Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
22/04/24 18:10 from NYT > Obituaries
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”

» Terry Anderson, Reporter Held Hostage for Six Years, Dies at 76
22/04/24 17:07 from NYT > Obituaries
The Beirut bureau chief for The Associated Press, he was kidnapped in 1985 by Islamic militants.

» Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
22/04/24 16:57 from NYT > Obituaries
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution could only be explained by natural selection.

» Bob Heil, Whose Innovations Enhanced the Sound of Rock, Dies at 83
22/04/24 16:45 from NYT > Obituaries
A groundbreaking audio engineer, he provided the large-scale systems that brought tours by the Who and the Grateful Dead to life.

» Roman Gabriel, Star Quarterback of the 1960s and ’70s, Dies at 83
22/04/24 15:32 from NYT > Obituaries
In 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, he played in four Pro Bowl games and was voted Most Valuable Player in 1969.

» Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 80
22/04/24 04:07 from NYT > Obituaries
Her films centered on Latin American experiences and received wide acclaim.

» Denny Walsh, Reporter Who Tussled With Mayors and Editors, Dies at 88
21/04/24 18:40 from NYT > Obituaries
He won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 1969 and later joined The New York Times, which eventually fired him.

» David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 89
20/04/24 21:28 from NYT > Obituaries
During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal, especially on racial issues, than the people who elected him.

» Martin Wygod, a Winner on Wall Street and the Racetrack, Dies at 84
20/04/24 21:17 from NYT > Obituaries
After he made a fortune selling prescription drugs and providing medical information online, he and his wife became leading breeders of thoroughbred horses.

» Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer, Dies at 47
20/04/24 18:06 from NYT > Obituaries
Her Christian-themed music made her a fan favorite on ‘Idol’ and won her a Grammy Award in 2013.

» Ellen Ash Peters, Pioneer on the Connecticut Bench, Dies at 94
20/04/24 16:58 from NYT > Obituaries
The first woman on the faculty of Yale Law School, she was named to the State Supreme Court in 1978 and became its first female chief justice six years later.

» Frederick Celani, Who Made a Career as a Con Man, Dies at 75
20/04/24 13:15 from NYT > Obituaries
His serial frauds included a waterfront development in Buffalo, a civil rights law firm in California and a package delivery company in Springfield, Ill.

» Marian Zazeela, an Artist of Light and Design, Dies at 83
20/04/24 13:09 from NYT > Obituaries
She pivoted from painting to lighting exhibitions, performance art, graphic design and minimalist music, performed with her husband, the composer La Monte Young.

» William F. Pepper, 86, Dies; Claimed the Government Killed Dr. King
20/04/24 12:51 from NYT > Obituaries
He represented James Earl Ray and the King family in efforts to prove that Dr. King was the victim of a conspiracy, becoming a celebrity among the conspiracy-minded.

» Barbara Joans, Who Studied Biker Culture on the Open Road, Dies at 89
20/04/24 03:45 from NYT > Obituaries
In her 60s, she set off on a hulking Harley-Davidson and found a new area of anthropological research: bikers, and in particular, female bikers.