Latest NY Times Obituaries
James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons. He announced he had cancer in 2024.
LaMonte McLemore, Founding Singer With the 5th Dimension, Dies at 90
His group notched smooth hippie-era hits like “Up, Up and Away” and “The Age of Aquarius” in embracing a genre-blurring sound they called “champagne soul.”
Ken Peplowski, Who Helped Revive the Jazz Clarinet, Dies at 66
Also a saxophone standout, he served as stylistic bridge between the Benny Goodman swing era and the genre-blurring present.
Andrew Ranken, Whose Drumming Powered the Pogues, Dies at 72
Known as “The Clobberer,” he pounded out driving rhythms that fueled the band’s boisterous blend of traditional Irish music, rock and punk.
Gabor Boritt, Refugee Who Became Expert on Lincoln, Dies at 86
He survived the Holocaust and Communist rule in Hungary, arrived penniless in New York and made himself into a pre-eminent Civil War scholar.
Ray Handley, Ill-Fated Giants Coach, Is Dead at 81
He took over a champion N.F.L. team, succeeding the popular Bill Parcells, then led it to two disappointing seasons, drawing the ire of players and fans.
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