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Walter E. Williams, 84, Dies; Conservative Economist on Black Issues

Skeptical of antipoverty programs, he was a scholar who reached a wide public through a newspaper column and books, and as a fill-in for Rush Limbaugh.

What We Know About the Death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia

The fatal shooting of Mr. Wallace, a 27-year-old Black man, set off protests, looting and violent clashes with the police in Pennsylvania, a swing state, days before the presidential election.

Walter Ashcraft, College Football Star Who Became a Coach, Dies at 91

He was an N.F.L. draftee, but an injury prevented him from playing. He devoted himself to coaching and hospitality work. He died of Covid-19.

Walter Lure, Guitarist for a ‘Mythical’ Punk Band, Dies at 71

With the Heartbreakers, a shooting star in New York’s punk rock scene, he was a more proficient guitarist than many of his peers. Then came a very unpunk second act.

Walter Dallas, ‘Heartbeat’ of Philadelphia Theater, Dies at 73

A man of many talents, he led Freedom Theater, one of the nation’s top African-American companies, for more than a decade.

Rosalind P. Walter, 95, First ‘Rosie the Riveter’ and a PBS Funder, Dies

A daughter of privilege who worked on an assembly line during World War II, she became a principal benefactor of public television, her name intoned on a host of programs.

Walter J. Minton, Publisher Who Defied Censors, Dies at 96

As president of Putnam’s, he broke ground with sexually explicit works like “Lolita” and “Fanny Hill,” worked with top authors and scored many best sellers.

Walter Mercado, Celebrity Astrologer for Millions of Latinos, Dies

For years, he kept Latino families glued to their televisions as he dramatically revealed their futures, as foretold by the stars.

Walter B. Jones, 76, Dies; Republican Turned Against Iraq War

A staunch war supporter, he rebranded French fries as “freedom fries,” but then opposed the war and sought to atone for his earlier support.

Walter H. Munk, Scientist-Explorer Who Illuminated the Deep, Dies at 101

One of the 20th century’s leading oceanographers, he was called the “Einstein of the oceans,” in one case predicting the surf on D-Day and saving lives.