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Andrea Levy, Author Who Spoke for a Generation of Immigrants, Dies at 62

Her books were praised for their witty, honest portraits of the immigrant experience, especially of those who moved to Britain from the West Indies after World War II.

Harold O. Levy, Progressive New York City Schools Chief, Dies at 65

Mr. Levy, who was the chancellor of New York City’s vast public school system from 2000 to 2002, attracted thousands of new teachers by insisting on higher starting wages.

Marvin David Levy, Composer Who Rose, Fell and Rose Again, Dies at 82

Mr. Levy’s career went into a spiral after the failure of “Mourning Becomes Electra,” and he was imprisoned for two years for his role in a drug ring.

Judy Protas, Writer of Slogan for Levy’s Real Jewish Rye, Dies at 91

Ms. Protas knew that a campaign spent selling rye bread to Jews would be a campaign squandered in preaching to the converted.

A Record-Setting Gala for Lincoln Center, With a Bonus Tribute for Reynold Levy

The Lincoln Center spring gala raises $9.4 million, a record for the organization.

John Levy, Bassist and Talent Manager, Dies at 99

Mr. Levy, widely credited as the first African-American personal manager in jazz, represented big names like Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderley and Herbie Hancock.

Reginald Levy Is Dead at 88; Hailed as a Hero in a ’72 Hijacking

Mr. Levy was captain of a hijacked Belgian airliner who enabled Israeli commandos to storm the plane and rescue all 100 passengers and crew members.

Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia president, dies at 59

JOHANNESBURG — President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia, whose economic policies won the confidence of international donors and whose robust criticism of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe made him an anomaly among African heads of state, died Tuesday in France, seven weeks after a stroke. He was 59.

Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia President, Dies at 59

In Zambia, Mr. Mwanawasa may best be remembered as a crusader against corruption.

President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies at 59

LUSAKA, Zambia — President Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital Tuesday, more than six weeks after he was hospitalized for a stroke, the country's vice president said. He was 59.