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Lester Grinspoon, Influential Marijuana Scholar, Dies at 92

He believed pot was dangerous until his research convinced him otherwise. He then became a leading proponent of legalization.

Lester Crystal, Guiding Force Behind ‘NewsHour,’ Dies at 85

As executive producer, he expanded the PBS newscast to an hour and helped make it a distinctive voice in broadcast journalism.

Lester Wunderman, Father of Direct Marketing, Dies at 98

He was even credited with coining the term as a co-founder of the world’s largest direct-marketing ad agency, long before there were internet cookies.

Lazy Lester, Luminary of Swamp Blues, Is Dead at 85

A leading figure in a subgenre that combines traditional blues with Cajun, country and other styles, he got his nickname for his relaxed vocal style.

Notable Deaths 2016: Lester Thurow

Lester James Peries, 99, Visionary Sri Lankan Filmmaker, Dies

Shunning traditional dance and fantasy fare, he made psychologically rich stories that brought wide recognition to an island nation’s film industry.

Julius Lester, Chronicler of Black America, Is Dead at 78

A captivating and often polarizing writer, Mr. Lester traveled through a labyrinth of religious and ethnic identities, including a conversion to Judaism.

Jon Lester, Convicted in Howard Beach Race Attack, Dies at 48

At 17, he was called a ringleader in the 1986 assault by whites in Queens that left a black man dead and another badly beaten. The family said he committed suicide.

Lester Tenney, 96, Dies; Faced Japan’s Brutality and Won Its Apologies

Mr. Tenney survived the Bataan Death March, followed by three and a half years of slave labor as a prisoner during World War II.

Lester C. Thurow, Economist Who Seized the Spotlight, Is Dead at 77

A prolific writer and popular public speaker, Mr. Thurow sounded an early alarm about the growing income gap between rich and poor Americans.