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Phillip Hayes Dean, ‘Paul Robeson’ playwright, dies at 83
Playwright’s dramatic portrait of the singer, actor and activist faced a backlash at its premiere in the 1970s.
Michael C. Janeway, editor and author, dies at 73
The former editor of the Boston Globe later wrote books and held academic posts.
HIV/AIDS physician Charles Farthing dies
Dr. Farthing controversially volunteered to be a human guinea pig in the quest for a vaccine to AIDS.
Basil A. Paterson, power broker in New York politics, dies
Mr. Paterson, who died April 16 at 87, was the father of former New York governor David A. Paterson.
Gabriel García Márquez dies at 87
Nobel laureate’s explorations of myth and reality placed him among the greatest writers of the 20th century.
Armando Peraza, world-recognized drummer, dies at 89
The Cuban-born musician performed with Carlos Santana for nearly two decades.
Ellen M. Dombroski, educator in Virginia, dies at 100
Mrs. Dombroski established the library at Fairfax City’s Paul VI Catholic High School in 1983.
Julian R. Dugas, influential D.C. government official, dies
Mr. Dugas became a power broker in the administration of former D.C. mayor Walter E. Washington.
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies at 87
The Nobel Prize-winning author of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” influenced generations of writers around the world.
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.
