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Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82

Her character on the ’60s sitcom radiated all-American wholesomeness and youthful charm. After her TV career cooled, she focused on theater acting.

There Has Been an Increase in Other Causes of Deaths, Not Just Coronavirus

More people have died from heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease in New York and New Jersey in recent months than over the same period in previous years. Here’s how those deaths might be linked to the pandemic.

‘If I’m Going to Get Sick and Die, I Might as Well Do It at Disney World’

Visitors to Disney World and Universal Studios recently seemed unfazed, even as its safety became an increasingly searched online question.

I’m Going to Die. I May as Well Be Cheerful About It.

While death is inevitable, our attitude about it is not.

‘Get Well or Die’: A State Senator Reveals His Addiction Battle

Peter Harckham’s struggles with substance abuse have shaped his views on opioid addiction and the legalization of marijuana.

A Young Father Was Investigated 4 Times. Then His Newborn Died.

Years of warnings that children were being abused may have gone unheeded until the death of Kaseem Watkins.

The Secret That Helps Some Trees Live More Than 1,000 Years

By comparing very old and young ginkgos in China, scientists found an explanation for their longevity.

2-Year-Old Dies After Being Trapped in Well for Days

Rescuers in southern India used a drilling rig and ropes to reach the toddler, but were only able to recover his body.

A Reporter for Whom ‘Burn in Hell’ Meant a Job Well Done

As local news retrenches, Jim Taricani is a reminder of the power of journalism to change lives and laws.

Silver King, Lucha Libre Wrestler, Dies in Ring at London Match

César González Barrón, who appeared in the 2006 movie “Nacho Libre,” became unresponsive during a wrestling bout on Saturday. No cause of death has been released.