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Jerry Jeff Walker, Who Wrote and Sang ‘Mr. Bojangles,’ Dies at 78

He never had a Top 40 pop hit. But his best-known composition became a standard, and he became a mainstay of the outlaw country movement.

William Helmreich, Sociologist and a Walker in the City, Dies at 74

A scholar of Judaism as well, he walked every block in New York — totaling 6,163 miles — and wrote a book about his odyssey. He died of the coronavirus.

Scott Walker, Pop Singer Who Turned Experimental, Dies at 76

Forsaking the music that made his group, the Walker Brothers, a 1960s sensation, he veered toward the avant-garde, influencing David Bowie and Radiohead.

George Walker, Barrier-Breaking Composer, Is Dead at 96

He was the first black composer to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Earlier, as a pianist, he had felt deprived of concert opportunities because of his race.

Frances Walker-Slocum, 94, Pioneering Pianist and Teacher, Dies

The first black woman granted tenure at Oberlin College, she was a champion of black composers as well as a celebrated concert performer.

Clint Walker, Western Star Tall in the Saddle, Is Dead at 90

The 6-foot-6 Mr. Walker played the title role in the long-running ABC series “Cheyenne” and was also seen in movies like “The Dirty Dozen.”

Mort Walker, Creator of ‘Beetle Bailey’ Comic Strip, Dies at 94

Mr. Walker, who created “Beetle Bailey” in 1950, had the longest tenure of any cartoonist on an original creation, according to the comic’s distributor.

Wyatt Tee Walker, Dr. King’s Strategist and a Harlem Leader, Dies at 88

Dr. Walker played a key role in civil rights protests that turned the tide against racial injustice in the Deep South.

Jo Walker-Meador, 93, Dies; Raised Country Music’s Profile

Mrs. Walker-Meador was the first employee of the Country Music Association and its longtime executive director.

Solly Walker, Trailblazing St. John’s Basketball Player, Dies at 85

Walker, St. John’s first black basketball player, was also the first black player to play on Kentucky’s home court, in 1951.