He was a powerful force as apartheid ended and bargaining over South Africa’s future began, emerging as a voice for tribal and ethnic rights, and powers for regional governments.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu Nationalist and a Mandela Rival, Dies at 98
He was a powerful force as apartheid ended and bargaining over South Africa’s future began, emerging as a voice for tribal and ethnic rights, and powers for regional governments.
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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 Alive.”
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Marilyn Lovell, Astronaut’s Wife in the Spotlight, Dies at 93
She embodied the glamour and the hardship of being married to an American hero. Her husband, Jim Lovell, was the captain of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission.
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Steve Harwell, Former Smash Mouth Lead Singer, Dies at 56
Harwell was a founding member of the band, which broke out with hit songs like “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.”