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Dr. Peter J. Jannetta, Pioneering Neurosurgeon on Facial Pain, Dies at 84

Dr. Jannetta, a specialist in cranial nerve disorders, developed a microsurgery procedure to relieve facial pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia.

James Cross Giblin, Wide-Ranging Author of Books for Children, Dies at 82

Knives and forks, windows, milk, Hitler, George Washington and AIDS were just some of Mr. Giblin’s subjects.

Dr. Peter J. Jannetta, a Pioneer in Neurosurgery, Dies at 84

Dr. Jannetta, a specialist in cranial nerve disorders, developed a microsurgery procedure to relieve facial pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia.

Joe Patten, Theater Caretaker Known as ‘Phantom of the Fox,’ Dies at 89

Mr. Patten became smitten with the theater on a visit to Atlanta in the 1940s and lived there for more than 35 years.

Joe Patten, Atlanta Theater Caretaker Known as ‘Phantom of the Fox,’ Dies at 89

Mr. Patten, who first became smitten with the theater on a visit to the city in the mid-1940s, lived there for more than 35 years.

Toni Grant, Psychotherapist, Dies at 73; Her Couch Was on AM Radio

Dr. Grant, who described her show as “a soap opera that educates,” was on the air for almost 20 years.

Toni Grant, Therapist of the Airwaves, Dies at 73

Dr. Grant, who described her show as “a soap opera that educates,” was on the air for almost 20 years.

Frankie Michaels, Who Won a Tony Award at 11, Dies at 60

He was the youngest Tony winner, and “Mame” was his only Broadway credit. As an adult, he was a lounge singer, voice and piano teacher and electronics repairman.

David Baker, Who Helped Bring Jazz Studies Into the Academy, Dies at 84

Mr. Baker, a performer, composer and educator helped bring jazz studies into the academy at a time when the ivory tower considered the field infra dig.

Patty Duke, Child Star and Oscar Winner, Dies at 69

Ms. Duke came to wide public notice when she starred as Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker.”