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Homayoun Ershadi, 78, Dies; ‘Kite Runner’ and ‘Taste of Cherry’ Star

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:07:20 +0000

He was an architect with no training as an actor whose life was changed by a chance encounter. He inspired rave reviews and a New Yorker short story.

Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:52:17 +0000

Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.

Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:46:26 +0000

Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.