RICHARD SANDOMIR
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Amalija Knavs, Mother of Former First Lady Melania Trump, Dies at 78
A patternmaker from Slovenia, she and her husband became naturalized U.S. citizens with the help of their daughter and then a focal point in the...
Mbongeni Ngema, Playwright Best Known for ‘Sarafina!,’ Dies at 68
Before the fall of apartheid, his plays, which also included “Woza Albert!” and “Asinamali,” challenged the South African government’s racial policies.
Gerry Holzman, Master Carver of a New York Merry-Go-Round, Dies at 90
He conceived and worked for 20 years — with about 1,000 volunteers — on the Empire State Carousel, featuring more than 20 handmade wooden riding...
Zita Carno, Concert Pianist, Coltrane Scholar and More, Dies at 88
A veteran of 25 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, she was known as much for her eccentricities as for her exceptional musicianship.
Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80
Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured.
Betty Rollin, Who Wrote Candidly About Her Breast Cancer, Dies at 87
Her coping with illness was the subject of a popular memoir, “First, You Cry.” In “Last Wish,” a best seller, she wrote about helping her...
Terry Taylor, First Woman Named Sports Editor of The A.P., Dies at 71
She brought a relentless style of management to The Associated Press’s sports department for 21 years, its coverage ranging around the world.
Joan Jara, Who Found Justice for Husband Slain After Coup, Dies at 96
She sought accountability in the military killing of the leftist folk singer Victor Jara in the right-wing turmoil that carried Gen. Augusto Pinochet to power...
Walter Davis, Basketball Star With a Velvet Touch, Dies at 69
“Walter is a good shooter until the fourth period,” one coach said of Davis, a standout in both college and the N.B.A. “Then he becomes...
Robbin Bain, Pageant Winner and ‘Today Girl,’ Is Dead at 87
After winning the annual Miss Rheingold beauty contest, in which millions voted, she covered fashion and beauty for the popular morning show.
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