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.