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Joaquín Hernández Galicia, Mexican union boss, dies
“La Quina” was accused of using patronage and intimidation in running the powerful oil workers union.
Glafcos Clerides, former president of Cyprus, dies at 94
The two-term president spent most of his 50 years in politics trying to reunify the ethnically split island.
Economist Alexander Morton pursued a life of adventure
He led a “joyous but chaotic” life of travel after a successful career in economics.
Sir John Tavener, British composer, dies at 69
Sir John’s music was often spiritual and distinguished by quiet passages.
Al Johnson, lead singer for the Unifics, dies at 65
Mr. Johnson produced and arranged recordings by such performers as Roberta Flack and Jean Carne.
Penn Kimball, journalist and teacher, dies at 98
Mr. Kimball, a Columbia professor, sued the government for secretly declaring him a security risk.
Clifford Nass, Stanford scholar of multitasking, dies at 55
Dr. Nass posed the question of whether digital multitasking led to shorter attention spans.
Michael Ford, Democratic campaign strategist, dies at 65
Mr. Ford helped craft campaign strategies for dozens of Democratic candidates over several decades.
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Local Obituaries
- Richard G. Smolka, AU professor and elections specialist
- Gary N. Wise, union organizer, dies at 64
- Susan C. Hovanec, public affairs officer, dies at 72
- Joseph Dobal, Interior Dept. & SBA official, dies at 86
- Henry D. Jawish, math and science teacher
- Dorothy B. Heim, Rockville homemaker
- Ann D. Haffner, art director and activist
- Panos G. Koutrouvelis, physician
- Charles R. Walk dies; battery technology developer
- David W. Mills, 54, roofer
Galleries
Crime novelist Elmore Leonard dies
The writer, who had many of his works turned into movies, died Aug. 20 at his home in Bloomfield Township, Mich.
The life and career of Lindy Boggs
The first woman elected to Congress from the state of Louisiana died July 27, 2013. She was 97.
Esther Williams, movie star and swimmer, dies
The championship swimmer who became one of the world’s most popular movie stars died June 6 at age 91.
Bonnie Franklin dies
She became a household name as the independent-minded divorcee with two daughters on the sitcom “One Day at a Time.”
Joe Allbritton dies at 87
Allbritton was a self-made millionaire who built a Washington communications empire and led the once venerable Riggs National Bank.
