Margalit Fox's Blog, page 55

Ris� Stevens, 99, Stalwart at the Met for Decades in Carmen Role, Is Dead

Ms. Stevens, a mezzo-soprano, practically owned the role of Carmen during the 1940s and ’50, and gained popularity through her appearances on radio, television and in movies.

Harry Reems, Star of ‘Deep Throat’ Film, Dies at 65

Mr. Reems became America’s first bona fide male porn star by appearing in the 1972 movie “Deep Throat.”

Francis Ruddle, Who Led Transgenic Research, Dies at 83

Dr. Ruddle, one of the first scientists to map genes’ locations on specific human chromosomes, helped lay the groundwork for the Human Genome Project.

My Personal Appearances: NY, Boston, Phila., DC

Dear Friends:

I have just posted the schedule of my personal appearances to speak about, and sign copies of, my forthcoming book, "The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code."

I hope to see you there!

http://www.goodreads.com/event/list_a...

All my best,

Margalit

Rafael Puyana, Famed Harpsichordist, Dies at 81

Mr. Puyana was one of the last disciples of Wanda Landowska, the great 20th-century emissary of the harpsichord.

Allan Calhamer Dies at 81; Invented Diplomacy Game

The objective of Mr. Calhamer’s game, reportedly a favorite of Henry Kissinger, is simple: to achieve world domination in as many hours (or days, or even years) as it takes.

Matt Mattox, Jazz Dance Pioneer, Dies at 91

Mr. Mattox, known for his “catlike agility” in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” was also a pioneer of the art of jazz dancing.

Matt Mattox, Dancer for the Movies, Dies at 91

Mr. Mattox, known for his “catlike agility” in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” was also a pioneer of the art of jazz dancing.

Alan F. Westin, Who Transformed Privacy Debate Before the Web Era, Dies at 83

Mr. Westin was considered to have created, almost single-handedly, the modern field of privacy law.

Shadow Morton, Songwriter and Producer, Dies at 71

Mr. Morton, with songs like “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” and “Leader of the Pack,” helped propel the Shangri-Las, a 1960s girl group from Queens, to stardom.