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January 30, 2015
Bernice Gordon, Crossword Creator for The Times, Dies at 101
For more than six decades, Ms. Gordon created crossword puzzles known for their wit and finesse.
Bernice Gordon, Who Toyed With Words, Dies at 101
For more than six decades, Ms. Gordon created crossword puzzles known for their wit and finesse.
January 29, 2015
Rod McKuen, Poet and Lyricist With Vast Following, Dies at 81
The author of dozens of books whose work met with immense commercial success if little critical esteem, Mr. McKuen was once described as “the unofficial poet laureate of America.”
Rod McKuen, Prolific Poet and Lyricist, Dies at 81
The author of dozens of books whose work met with immense commercial success if little critical esteem, Mr. McKuen was once described as “the unofficial poet laureate of America.”
Colleen McCullough, Author of ‘The Thorn Birds,’ Dies at 77
Ms. McCullough’s novel, set against the sweeping panorama of her native Australia, became one of the most-watched mini-series of all time.
January 28, 2015
Lotte Hass, Pioneering Diver Known for Beauty and Bravery, Dies at 86
Often called the first lady of diving, Ms. Hass helped shatter the glass floor that had long kept women from the ocean’s depths.
Margaret Bloy Graham, ‘Harry the Dirty Dog’ Illustrator, Dies at 94
Ms. Graham was best known for the cautionary ablutionary tale from 1956 that remains a staple of childhood.
January 26, 2015
Sal Polisi, Master Woodcarver at South Street Seaport Museum, Dies at 79
For more than 30 years, Mr. Polisi volunteered his skills turning wood into sculptures and ships’ figureheads, while explaining his craft to visitors.
January 25, 2015
Ward Swingle, Who Made Classical Music Jazzy, Dies at 87
Mr. Swingle was a conductor and arranger whose group, the Swingle Singers, combined scat vocals with classical music.
January 24, 2015
Jackie Selebi, South Africa Police Head Convicted in Bribery Case, Dies at 64
Mr. Selebi, South Africa’s first black national police commissioner, was found guilty of taking bribes from a drug trafficker in a trial that drew immense international attention.
