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Eleanor Parker, actress in ‘Sound of Music,’ dies at 91
Eleanor Parker, an actress nicknamed “the woman of a thousand faces,” died at age 91.
Ida Pollock, prolific British romance novelist, dies at 105
Mrs. Pollock, who died Dec. 3, wrote more than 120 books during her decades-long career.
T.R. Fehrenbach, Texas historian, dies at 88
Best known for his epic history of Texas, Mr. Fehrenbach also wrote about Mexico and warfare.
Ruth F. Boorstin, writer and editor, dies at 95
Mrs. Boorstin was the stalwart collaborator of her late husband, historian Daniel J. Boorstin.
Wes Pedersen, a former Foreign Service officer, dies
The former U.S. Information Agency writer, 91, prided himself on forecasting world events.
Heinrich Boere, Nazi war criminal, dies at 92
Part of a Nazi Waffen SS hit squad, he eluded justice for six decades in the murder of three Dutch civilians.
Nelson Mandela, the ex-president of South Africa, dies at age 95
He was the country’s most potent symbol of unity, using the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Michael Kammen, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 77
In his many books, the Cornell historian examined the Constitution and concepts of American identity.
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- Diane Wayman, photographer and golfer
- Michael J. Horsey, Georgetown Prep dean
- Attila Karaosmanoglu, World Bank executive
- Elise B. Hardy, volunteer
- Jozsef Takacs, journalist
- Mary E. Edmondson, artist, dies at 94
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- Helen F. Michaelian, nurse, dies at 85
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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.
