ALEX WILLIAMS
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David Soul, a Star of the Hit Cop Show ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Dies at 80
An actor and singer, he rose to fame in the 1970s as one half of popular television crime-fighting duo. He also notched a No. 1...
Vinie Burrows, Acclaimed Actress Who Became an Activist, Dies at 99
She got her start on Broadway at 15. But after finding a dearth of roles for Black women, she ultimately turned to one-woman shows that...
Willie Ruff, Jazz Missionary and Professor, Dies at 92
A master of the French horn, a rarity in jazz, he toured the world with the pianist Dwike Mitchell and taught music at Yale.
Jim Ladd, Free-Form Radio Trailblazer, Is Dead at 75
An institution of the airwaves in Los Angeles and beyond, he capitalized on the freedom the FM band offered in the 1970s to blaze his...
Essra Mohawk, Self-Described Flower Child Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
She missed a shot at Woodstock glory. But she recorded well-received albums under her own name and worked with Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia and others.
Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83
A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.
Bobby Schiffman, Guiding Force of the Apollo Theater, Dies at 94
Taking over for his father in 1961, he transformed a former vaudeville house in Harlem into a pre-eminent R&B showcase.
Marc Bohan, Head Designer for Dior for Three Decades, Dies at 97
As the creative force for Christian Dior longer than its founder, he maintained a reputation for playful elegance throughout fashion’s endless cycles.
Gary Wright, Who Had a ’70s Hit With ‘Dream Weaver,’ Dies at 80
He was a pioneer in using synthesizers, and his friendship with George Harrison led to a spiritual awakening that also influenced another hit, “Love Is...
Mark Margolis, Scene Stealer from ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 83
His character, an ex-drug lord in a wheelchair, was unable to speak, but the actor, who also appeared in the prequel “Better Call Saul,” didn’t...
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