Latest NY Times Obituaries
May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, worrying John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82
With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and also worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Battlefield franchises.
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74
A blues-influenced singer and guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits like “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.
James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”
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