Deaths (Obituaries) – Page 112

Edward C. Johnson III, 91, Dies; Made Fidelity an Investment Giant

Mr. Johnson’s exceptionally long tenure — he presided over Fidelity into his 80s — coincided with a huge expansion of his industry.

Stephen Wilhite, Creator of the Animated GIF, Dies at 74

The pronunciation of ‘GIF,’ short for graphics interchange format, was a frequent subject of debate. Think Jif, the peanut butter, Mr. Wilhite said.

Madeleine Albright, First Woman to Serve as Secretary of State, Dies at 84

She rose to power and fame as a brilliant analyst of world affairs before serving as an aggressive advocate of President Bill Clinton’s policies.

Yvan Colonna, Corsican Jailed for French Prefect’s Murder, Dies at 61

A folk hero for Corsica’s nationalist movement, he evaded a long manhunt but was finally arrested in 2003. He died shortly after being brutally attacked in prison.

Victor Fazio, Longtime Democratic Leader in the House, Dies at 79

Known for his ability to work across the aisle, he represented the Sacramento area from 1979 to 1999 and rose to become chairman of the House Democratic caucus.