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John le Carré, Best-Selling Author of Cold War Thrillers, Dies at 89

Breaking from the James Bond mold, he turned the spy novel into high art as he explored the moral compromises of agents on both sides of the Iron curtain.

Herbert Kretzmer, Lyricist for ‘Les Misérables,’ Dies at 95

A London theater critic, he turned a little-known French musical into a global blockbuster, earning $20 million in royalties.

Le Kha Phieu, Vietnam Leader Who Was Pushed Out, Dies at 88

He served for less than four years as the country’s general secretary, losing his post after unusually public factional struggles.

Sirio Maccioni, Whose Le Cirque Drew Manhattan’s Elite, Dies at 88

Dash, charm and matinee-idol looks helped make Mr. Maccioni an unusual sort of celebrity in New York City’s restaurant scene.

James Le Mesurier, Backer of Syrian White Helmets, Is Found Dead in Turkey

The death of Mr. Le Mesurier, a Briton who provided training and equipment for the civil defense group, is under investigation.

Pierre Le-Tan, Illustrator With a Quiet Touch, Dies at 69

His work appeared in galleries, museums and books, in collaborations with fashion brands, and, 18 times, on the cover of The New Yorker.

Le Anne Schreiber, 73, Dies; a First Among Sports Editors

She was the first woman to run a major American daily newspaper’s sports section — that of The New York Times. She was later an ombudswoman for ESPN.

Les Murray, Australia’s Unofficial Poet Laureate, Is Dead at 80

A prolific poet who some said deserved a Nobel Prize, he courted controversy and was always, his biographer said, “on the side of the outcast.”

Les Lieber, Who Served Jazz to the Lunch Crowd, Dies at 106

His Jazz at Noon series, which ran for more than 45 years, featured skilled amateur players alongside well-known guest professionals.

Notable Deaths 2017: Les Whitten