Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79
His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.
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Andy Halliday, a Star of ‘Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,’ Dies at 73
A beloved member of Charles Busch’s Theater in Limbo repertory, he had an irrepressibly comic stage presence that masked a shy, tender disposition.
Brooklyn Rivera, Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader, Dies in Government Custody
Brooklyn Rivera, 73, one of the most prominent Miskito political leaders in recent history, was arrested by the government in 2023. His family and other groups dispute the circumstances surrounding…
Phuoc, Dang Van (1935-2026)
Dang Van Phuoc Dies at 90; Intrepid Photojournalist in Vietnam War
A photographer for The Associated Press, he spent a decade on the front lines of combat in his native Vietnam and lost his right eye in a grenade explosion.
Morin, Edgar (1921-2026)
Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104
A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.
Bessy, Claude
Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
Hadi, Abdu Rabbu Mansour
Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Exiled Ex-President of Yemen, Dies at 80
In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler.
Johnson, Marc (1977-2026)
Marc Johnson, Street Skateboarder Who Shaped a Sport’s Culture, Dies at 49
His appearance in the 2007 film “Fully Flared” helped earn him one of the sport’s most prestigious honors: Thrasher Magazine’s skater of the year.
Bourscheidt, Randall
Randall Bourscheidt, Wide-Ranging Arts Advocate, Dies at 81
He helped triple New York City’s arts budget, led research to promote cultural funding and supported artists with H.I.V. and AIDS.
Hayden, Frank J (1930-2026)
Frank Hayden, Who Led Global Growth of the Special Olympics, Dies at 96
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Baseball
Bob Horner, Powerful Slugger in Atlanta and Japan, Dies at 68
With the Braves, he hit a home run in his major league debut, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and later hit four home runs in a game.
Deaths (Obituaries)
Totó la Momposina, Colombian Folk Music Star, Dies at 85
Timbaland, Jay-Z and Major Lazer sampled her work, and she received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Grammys in 2013.
Henderson, David (1942-2026)
David Henderson, Innovative Poet and Hendrix Biographer, Dies at 83
Part of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s, he went on to reclaim a leading musician of the psychedelic era as a distinctly African American artist.
Wellington, Margot
Margot Wellington, Who Helped Save Grand Central Terminal, Dies at 91
As the director of the Municipal Art Society, she led the fight to rescue countless New York City landmarks from the wrecking ball.
Track and Field
Russ Hodge Dies at 86; an Olympian, Like His Mother
Nicknamed Russell the Muscle, he finished ninth in the decathlon at the 1964 Games. His mother, Alice Arden, placed the same as a high jumper in 1936.
Newhouse, Donald E.
Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
Deaths (Obituaries)
Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79
He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.
Barbour, John (1933-2026)
John Barbour, Who Played Key Role in the Rise of Reality TV, Dies at 93
He was a creator and producer of “Real People,” a hit NBC series about eccentrics and unusual lifestyles, which spawned imitators like “That’s Incredible!”
Art
Ben Morea, Principal Provocateur of 1960s Anarchist Group, Dies at 84
An abstract painter who wanted to creatively destroy the gap between art and revolution, he loosely led a band of radicals with a profane name.
Jazz
Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums
The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
Rollins, Sonny
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
Deaths (Obituaries)
Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped Shape ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech, Dies at 95
A confidant and lawyer for Martin Luther King, he was an unseen hand behind major civil rights events, including the 1963 March on Washington.
Suzuki, Toshifumi (1932- )
Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93
He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.
Suzuki, Toshifumi (1932- )
Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan.
Nosowsky, Manny (1932-2026)
Manny Nosowsky, Waggish Crossword Constructor for The New York Times, Dies at 94
For nearly two decades, the prolific puzzle maker, a retired urologist, charmed solvers with his penchant for witty, waggish puns.
Global Warming
Rafe Pomerance, the Paul Revere of Climate Change, Dies at 79
An environmental lobbyist and activist, he was a pivotal figure in drawing public attention and political support to the existential issue.
Grizz Chapman
Grizz Chapman, Actor Known for His Role on ’30 Rock,’ Dies at 52
Mr. Chapman, who played a member of Tracy Morgan’s entourage on the show, died on Friday, according to his cousin.
Base, Rob (1967-2026)
Rob Base, Rapper Known for ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59
The singer died on Friday after a “private battle with cancer,” according to his official Instagram account.
Lawwill, Mert (1940-2026)
Mert Lawwill, Champion Motorcyclist Who Starred With McQueen, Dies at 85
Featured in the 1971 documentary “On Any Sunday” with Steve McQueen, he was also a star in his own right, a national champion who designed innovative bikes and off-road gear.
Sianis, Sam (1934-2026)
Sam Sianis, ‘Cheezborger’-Flipping Owner of Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern, Dies at 91
His dive bar became famous thanks to Mike Royko’s columns, a baseball curse and a “Saturday Night Live” skit.
Martyn, Beverley (1947-2026)
Beverley Martyn, Whose Folk Music Breakthrough Took 50 Years, Dies at 79
As a rising star of the 1960s, she dated Paul Simon, brooded with Nick Drake and drew Barbra Streisand’s envy. Then she sank into an abusive marriage.
Pennington, Michael (1943- )
Michael Pennington, Commanding Shakespeare Actor, Dies at 82
A mainstay of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he later started a rival theater group. He also appeared in “Return of the Jedi.”
Lovelace O'Neal, Mary
Mary Lovelace O’Neal, Whose Paintings Were Saturated in Black, Dies at 84
An artist and activist, she gained prominence with monumental canvases that she soaked in the darkest substance she could find.
Woodson, Robert L Sr
Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89
A veteran community activist, he believed self-reliance — rather than affirmative action or government help — was the way to fight racism, poverty and crime.
Frank, Barney
Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86
Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.
Blaustein, Barry W
Barry Blaustein Dies at 71; Eddie Murphy Was His Muse
He helped create Buckwheat, Mister Robinson and other characters Mr. Murphy played on “Saturday Night Live,” and was a writer of films like “Coming to America.”