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Jesse Winchester, singer-songwriter, dies at 69
After moving to Canada in the 1960s to avoid the draft, Mr. Winchester wrote longingly of his native South.
Sue Townsend, British comic author, dies at 68
Ms. Townsend’s most popular creation was Adrian Mole, whom she followed from teen to adult.
Mary Anderson dies: Actress was in ‘Gone with the Wind’
Redheaded actress who auditioned for the part of Scarlett O’Hara played Maybelle Merriwether.
A Local Life: Joseph M. Rogers, 90
The landowner was a country doctor, horse breeder, naturalist and Virginia gentleman.
Richard Hoggart, key figure in ‘Chatterley’ trial, dies at 95
The British literary scholar and writer testified in the landmark 1960 obscenity case involving the novel.
Gerald Sharkey, protector of Wright brothers history, dies
Mr. Sharkey was a community activist in Dayton, Ohio, who helped preserve landmarks in the history of flight.
Gregory White Smith, Pulitzer-winning author, dies
Biography of Jackson Pollock riled many in the art-world community.
Arthur N.R. Robinson dies at 87
The former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago survived a bloody coup attempt in 1990.
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- Averinos, Mary P.
- Brooks, James
- Carey, Agnes G.
- Christie, Ellen G.
- Cousin, Theopies
- D'Angelo, Domenico
- Dwelley, Hugh L.
- Jackson, Athaliah S.
- Lee, Lincoln B.
- Lupton III, Charles H.
- Macaulay, Patsy P.
- Magarill, Milton
- Miles, Louise J.
- Mindel, Robert H.
- O'Connell, Dorothy M.
- Rodgers, Earl
- Shutta, Mary S.
- Smith, Edward C.
- Wilson, Pearl V.
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Lawrence E. Walsh (1912-2014)
Lawrence E. Walsh, the independent counsel for the Iran-contra investigation has died. He was 102.
Ex-Democratic chairman Robert Strauss dies at 95
The former ambassador and political influencer was not defined by formal titles or positions.
Shirley Temple Black, actress and diplomat, dies at 85
The actress, singer, dancer and diplomat has died. She was 85.
