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Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100 (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
With a career commemorated by Guinness World Records, he started as an apprentice in 1942 and worked on a panoply of propeller-driven and jet aircraft until he retired in 2022.
>> Read more
Roy Slaper, Unlikely ‘Legend’ of Denim, Dies at 54 (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
After filling his apartment with industrial sewing machines, he began producing high-end jeans that made him famous with denim-heads in the days of lumberjack chic.
>> Read more
George Cave, C.I.A. Agent With a Role in Iran-Contra, Dies at 97 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
He worked throughout the Middle East before joining a secret team that tried to obtain the release of Western hostages in Lebanon in exchange for arms sent to Iran.
>> Read more
James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86 (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
A former executive in the weapons industry, he led the Air Force amid reports of sexual assault at its service academy and a multibillion-dollar procurement scandal.
>> Read more
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, First Latino Writer to Win PEN/Faulkner, Dies at 71 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
A former Catholic priest, he later became an acclaimed author, writing more than two dozen works about life in the U.S.-Mexican borderlands.
>> Read more
Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
>> Read more
Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.
>> Read more
Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular.
>> Read more
Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
He voiced the main protagonist of the “Transformers” franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.
>> Read more
King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.
>> Read more
Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.
>> Read more
Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
A general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War II.
>> Read more
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot-covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
>> Read more
Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
>> Read more
Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.
>> Read more
Len Brown, the Kidlike Creator of ‘Mars Attacks,’ Dies at 84 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
He brought a juvenile creative sensibility to the Topps Chewing Gum company, where he was able to unerringly predict what would appeal to adolescents.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton Wanted to Share Her Story on Broadway. She Still Will. (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
“Dolly: A True Original Musical” is scheduled to begin previews in December after a strong-selling production in Nashville last year.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
>> Read more
Robert Skidelsky, Definitive Biographer of Keynes, Dies at 86 (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
An economic historian and political maverick, he was a sometimes polarizing public intellectual and a member of the House of Lords.
>> Read more
Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show’ Actress, Dies at 82 (Mon, 24 Aug 2026)
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom “Coach.” Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.”
>> Read more
With a career commemorated by Guinness World Records, he started as an apprentice in 1942 and worked on a panoply of propeller-driven and jet aircraft until he retired in 2022.
>> Read more
Roy Slaper, Unlikely ‘Legend’ of Denim, Dies at 54 (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
After filling his apartment with industrial sewing machines, he began producing high-end jeans that made him famous with denim-heads in the days of lumberjack chic.
>> Read more
George Cave, C.I.A. Agent With a Role in Iran-Contra, Dies at 97 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
He worked throughout the Middle East before joining a secret team that tried to obtain the release of Western hostages in Lebanon in exchange for arms sent to Iran.
>> Read more
James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86 (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
A former executive in the weapons industry, he led the Air Force amid reports of sexual assault at its service academy and a multibillion-dollar procurement scandal.
>> Read more
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, First Latino Writer to Win PEN/Faulkner, Dies at 71 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
A former Catholic priest, he later became an acclaimed author, writing more than two dozen works about life in the U.S.-Mexican borderlands.
>> Read more
Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
>> Read more
Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.
>> Read more
Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular.
>> Read more
Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
He voiced the main protagonist of the “Transformers” franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.
>> Read more
King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34 (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.
>> Read more
Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.
>> Read more
Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
A general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War II.
>> Read more
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot-covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
>> Read more
Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
>> Read more
Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.
>> Read more
Len Brown, the Kidlike Creator of ‘Mars Attacks,’ Dies at 84 (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
He brought a juvenile creative sensibility to the Topps Chewing Gum company, where he was able to unerringly predict what would appeal to adolescents.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton Wanted to Share Her Story on Broadway. She Still Will. (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
“Dolly: A True Original Musical” is scheduled to begin previews in December after a strong-selling production in Nashville last year.
>> Read more
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
>> Read more
Robert Skidelsky, Definitive Biographer of Keynes, Dies at 86 (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
An economic historian and political maverick, he was a sometimes polarizing public intellectual and a member of the House of Lords.
>> Read more
Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show’ Actress, Dies at 82 (Mon, 24 Aug 2026)
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom “Coach.” Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.”
>> Read more
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