Mr. Nasseri lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, sleeping on a bench, after he was stuck in limbo as a refugee. His life was the inspiration for the Steven Spielberg film, which starred Tom Hanks.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Kevin Conroy, Who Gave Voice to Batman for 3 Decades, Dies at 66
With a distinctively deep and raspy voice, Mr. Conroy spent more time playing Batman than any other actor, without ever showing his face.
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Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comedian, Is Dead at 76
He called himself “The Wizard of Odd” for his outrageous stage act, making him one of the most recognizable comedians of the 1980s.
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Jane Gross, Sportswriter Who Opened Locker Room Doors, Dies at 75
She made news by entering a pro basketball inner sanctum to do her job. Years later, her mother’s physical decline led her to write about aging for The Times and in a book.
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Herman Daly, 84, Who Challenged the Economic Gospel of Growth, Dies
Perhaps the best-known ecological economist, he faulted his mainstream peers for failing to account for the environmental harm growth can bring.