Latest NY Times Obituaries
Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts
A pianist, composer and arranger, he rose to fame with the group Brasil ’66 and remained a force in popular music for more than six decades.
A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer
The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.
Dan Morgenstern, Chronicler and Friend of Jazz, Dies at 94
He wrote prolifically about the music and played an important role in documenting its history, especially in his many years with the Institute of Jazz Studies.
Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34
At one time affiliated with Young Thug, he had a hit in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” which spawned a dance craze.
Samples of Linda Deutsch’s Reporting on 50 Years of Sensational Trials
Covering some of America’s most sensational trials, she produced urgent, pithy “ledes” in the best tradition of wire-service reporting. Here’s a sampler.
Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80
Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country’s most riveting legal dramas.
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