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Harold Evans Dies at 92; Crusading Newspaperman With a Second Act

In Britain, he helped redefine high-quality newspapers and challenged legal restrictions on the press. In America, he brought new scope and glitz to book publishing as the head of Random House.

Lynn Evans Mand, 95, Dies; a Voice on ‘Mr. Sandman’ and ‘Lollipop’

With Ms. Mand on lead vocals, the Chordettes reached the top of the pop charts in the 1950s

Robert Evans, a Maverick Producer of Hollywood Classics, Dies at 89

He was a force behind masterworks like “The Godfather” and “Chinatown,” and his own story — of unlikely success and drug-fueled decline — was the stuff of legend.

Rachel Held Evans, Voice of the Wandering Evangelical, Dies at 37

Ms. Evans’s spiritual journey and writing fostered a community of believers who challenged conservative Christian groups they felt were exclusionary.

Alfie Evans, Terminally Ill British Toddler at Center of Court Fight, Dies

The 23-month-old had a rare degenerative brain condition. His parents fought to continue treatment, but his doctors said further medical care would have been futile.

Willie Evans, Who Was Barred From a Bowl Game Because of His Color, Dies at 79

Evans, a star halfback, was one of two University of Buffalo players turned down for the Tangerine Bowl after an 8-1 season in 1958. The team rejected the bid.

Albert Evans, Ebullient City Ballet Dancer, Is Dead at 46

Mr. Evans, a muscular and elegant performer, was only the second black dancer to be named a principal with the company.

M. Stanton Evans, Who Helped Shape Conservative Movement, Is Dead at 80

At 26, Mr. Evans drafted the statement of principles upon which Young Americans for Freedom, the first substantial national conservative organization, was created.

Dixie Evans, Who Brought ‘Monroe’ to Burlesque Houses, Dies at 86

In an act that played at burlesque houses across the country, Ms. Evans mimicked the speech, shimmy and look of Marilyn Monroe.

Arthur Evans, Leader in Gay Rights Fight, Dies at 68

Mr. Evans helped form and lead the movement that coalesced after gay people and their supporters protested a 1969 police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village gay bar.