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Paul Benjamin, a ‘Corner Man’ in ‘Do the Right Thing,’ Is Dead

In a career that lasted almost half a century, he also appeared onscreen opposite Clint Eastwood and other stars and was frequently seen on television.

PAUL BLACKBURN, POET, DIES AT 44

Blackburn, Paul

Paul Blair, Center Fielder for Champions, Dies at 69

Perhaps the finest outfielder of his era, Mr. Blair was known for his speed and grace, and for his ability to read a hitter’s swing and make a quick break on a fly ball.

Paul O’Neill, Treasury Secretary Who Clashed With Bush, Dies at 84

He was “fearless,” a former colleague said, in pressing ideas based on facts and evidence. His independence cost him his job.

Paul Cox, Independent Filmmaker Who Explored Postmodern Life, Dies at 76

The Dutch-born Australian director was considered a father of Australian art cinema. He said he chose filmmaking not out of ambition, but because it was “pure compulsion.”

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, Who Led Liberal Wing, Dies at 99

On the Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens transformed from a Republican antitrust lawyer into the leader of the court’s liberal wing.

Paul Smith, Jazz Pianist, Is Dead at 91

Mr. Smith played with many well-known singers but was best known for accompanying Ella Fitzgerald, leading the trio that backed her in concert.

Paul Gibson Jr., New York City’s First Black Deputy Mayor, Is Dead at 86

Mr. Gibson, a lawyer and vice president of American Airlines, was the deputy mayor for planning under Mayor Abraham D. Beame.

Paul Hornung, Midcentury Football’s ‘Golden Boy,’ Is Dead at 84

His dazzling play at Notre Dame, a Hall of Fame Career with the Green Bay Packers, matinee-idol looks and a playboy image made him a national celebrity in the ’50s and ’60s.

Paul Gregory, Risk-Taking Showman in a Golden Age, Is Dead at 95

His star rose in the 1950s and ’60s, when Broadway was ripe for experimentation. But he died in 2015 far from the limelight, and little notice was taken.