Obituary
David Crosby, Folk-Rock Legend, Dies at 81
The counterculture icon was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash
World’s Oldest Known Person, a French Nun, Dies at 118
Sister André survived both world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic and even a Covid-19 diagnosis at the age of 116
Arthur Duncan, Talented Tap Dancer Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 97
The pioneering entertainer enjoyed a dazzling career that kept him dancing for decades
Angelo Badalamenti, Who Composed Ethereal Scores for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 85
He was one of David Lynch's closest collaborators—and wrote one of TV's most memorable themes
Christine McVie, Singer-Songwriter Behind Some of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits, Dies at 79
For decades, she was a powerful creative force in one of history's most popular rock bands
Indigenous Rights Activist Sacheen Littlefeather Dies at 75
Marlon Brando sent her to decline his Best Actor award in protest over Hollywood’s depiction of Native Americans
Elizabeth II Was an Enduring Emblem of the Waning British Empire
The British queen died on Thursday at age 96
Nichelle Nichols, Pioneering 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 89
She made history as one of the first Black women to appear in a leading role on television
Claes Oldenburg, Who Transformed Everyday Objects Into Towering Sculptures, Dies at 93
The Pop Art pioneer’s radical, scaled-up depictions of familiar items democratized art
Bradford Freeman, Last Surviving Member of WWII 'Band of Brothers,' Dies at 97
The Easy Company veteran parachuted into France on D-Day and fought in major European campaigns during the last year of the war
Abstractionist Sam Gilliam Dies at 88, Hirshhorn Hosts His Final Show
The beloved Washington, D.C. artist went full circle with a bold new series of round paintings
Kane Tanaka, World's Oldest Person, Dies at 119
According to her family, the Japanese supercentenarian had been hospitalized and discharged repeatedly in recent weeks
Lawrence Brooks, the United States' Oldest Living WWII Veteran, Dies at 112
Brooks was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1940, when he was in his early 30s
Famed Paleoanthropologist and Wildlife Conservationist Richard Leakey Dies at 77
His team's discovery of early human skulls and skeletons cemented Africa as the cradle of humanity
How Betty White Broke Barriers for Women in Television
A Smithsonian curator reflects on the legacy of the beloved “Golden Girls” actress
Groundbreaking Feminist Scholar bell hooks Dies at 69
The prolific American writer shaped a generation of discourse around Black feminism and intersectionality
Julia Kabance, Oldest Known Woman Veteran of World War II, Dies at 111
She was also the oldest living member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Ruthie Tompson, Who Shaped Disney's Most Beloved Films, Dies at 111
She spent nearly 40 years at the company, reviewing animations and planning camera angles for classics like "Snow White" and "Dumbo"
Chuck Close, Artist Whose Photorealist Portraits Captivated America, Dies at 81
The painter, who faced accusations of sexual harassment later in life, continuously changed his artistic style
Eric Carle, Author and Illustrator of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Dies at 91
The beloved story of a ravenous insect has sold 40 million copies and been translated into 60 languages
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