Margalit Fox's Blog, page 38

Massimo Tamburini, Sculptor of Shapely Motorcycles, Dies at 70

An admirer of motorcycles, Mr. Tamburini designed two of the most desirable motorcycles, the Ducati 916 and MV Agusta F4.

John Pinette, 50, Stand-Up Comic and Actor, Dies

A former accountant turned comedian, Mr. Pinette, who was a guest on “The Tonight Show” and “The View,” often dealt in comedy rooted in his own life.

Don Reitz, Who Made Dirt and Salt Into Art, Dies at 84

Mr. Reitz was one of a small cadre of midcentury artisans who expanded the medium to include immense, intellectually provocative works of abstract art.

Jonathan Schell, 70, Author on War in Vietnam and Nuclear Age, Dies

Mr. Schell came to public notice in his early 20s with his first book, “The Village of Ben Suc” in 1967. He came to greater prominence in 1982 with “The Fate of the Earth.”

Jonathan Schell, Author Who Explored War, Dies at 70

Mr. Schell came to public notice in his early 20s with his first book, “The Village of Ben Suc” in 1967. He came to greater prominence in 1982 with “The Fate of the Earth.”

Wu Tianming, Who Shaped Chinese Cinema in 1980s, Dies at 74

Mr. Wu was a movie director and former studio chief known as the godfather of contemporary Chinese cinema.

Wu Tianming Dies at 74; Shaped Chinese Cinema

Mr. Wu was a movie director and former studio chief known as the godfather of contemporary Chinese cinema.

Wu Tianming, Film Director Who Reshaped Chinese Cinema, Dies at 74

Mr. Wu was a movie director and former studio chief known as the godfather of contemporary Chinese cinema.

Vera Chytilova Dies at 85; Made Daring Films in Czech New Wave

Ms. Chytilova was known for films that were formally rigorous even by the standards of the Czech New Wave movement.

Vera Chytilova Dies at 85; Made Daring Czech Films

Ms. Chytilova was known for films that were formally rigorous even by the standards of the Czech New Wave movement.