A litigator for 44 years, he was also a novelist; a writer, director and producer of plays and films; and helped establish the independent publishing house Soho Press.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the ’60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.
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Anne Parsons, Who Revived the Detroit Symphony, Dies at 64
She shepherded the orchestra through a bitter six-month strike and then worked to ensure that it flourished after what many considered a near-death moment.
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Gene Shue, All-Star and Longtime N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 90
He had a seven-decade pro career, starting as a guard with the Pistons before coaching for 22 years, leading the Bullets and the 76ers to the finals.
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Michelle Materre, Champion of Black Independent Film, Dies at 67
Through her distribution company and an educational series, Ms. Materre was for decades a tireless advocate for underrepresented filmmakers.