Obituaries
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Maurice El Medioni, Jewish Algerian Pianist, Dies at 95
He fused the music of his Sephardic roots with Arab traditions, incorporating boogie-woogie and other influences, to create a singular…
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Patti Astor, Doyenne of New York’s Avant-Garde Scene, Dies at 74
She was a founder of the Fun Gallery, which staged early shows by Keith Haring and other artists who defined…
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James Dean, Founding Director of NASA Art Program, Dies at 92
He arranged for artists to have access to astronauts, launchpads and more. “Their imaginations enable them to venture beyond a…
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David Egilman, Doctor Who Took On Drug Companies, Dies at 71
His testimony as an expert witness in some 600 trials helped plaintiffs win billions of dollars in cases involving malfeasance…
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Robert Beerbohm, Pioneering Comic Book Retailer and Historian, Dies at 71
A professed archaeologist of the industry, he opened his own stores and partnered with other experts and vendors in the…
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How to Make Frozen Shrimp Even Faster (and More Delicious)
You’re 20 minutes and a few simple steps from a fresh spring stir-fry built from a freezer staple.
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One-Pot Tortellini With Prosciutto and Peas Is for Friends
Whether in the eating or in the making of Ali Slagle’s springtime supper.
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Roberta Karmel, First Woman Named to the S.E.C., Dies at 86
She got her training as a young lawyer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, but once she became a commissioner,…
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Ushio Amagatsu, Japanese Dancer Who Popularized Butoh, Dies at 74
He brought worldwide attention to a radical yet elemental form of contemporary dance that emerged in the wake of wartime…
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The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These…