Obituaries
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Lucien Pellat-Finet, Fashion’s ‘King of Cashmere,’ Dies at 78
The aesthetic of the sweaters he designed, which included provocative symbols like marijuana leaves and skulls, was casual. Their price…
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Josette Molland, Who Told of Life in Nazi Camps Through Art, Dies at 100
She endured horrors as a captured member of the French Resistance and — to ensure that her story, too, would…
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John Walker, Tech Executive Who Popularized AutoCAD, Dies at 74
He avoided the spotlight, but he helped bring to market an explosively popular computer program that revolutionized the architecture and…
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A Comforting Rice Dish That Won’t Break the Bank
Adas polo, a Persian recipe perfumed with cinnamon and layered with caramelized onions and dates, only feels expensive.
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‘This Is the Best Dinner I’ve Ever Made’
“This meal was simple, healthy, and so incredibly tasty. I’d eat this every night of my life,” a reader says…
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Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon Executive and ‘Backyardigans’ Creator, Dies at 72
Ms. Burgess oversaw the production of “Blue’s Clues” and drew on her own childhood for “The Backyardigans,” in which five…
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Frank Popoff, Who Sought to Lead a Friendlier Dow Chemical, Dies at 88
As chief executive, he pushed a company known for Agent Orange, napalm and chlorine to undo its confrontational reputation and…
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Estella Bergere Leopold Dies at 97; Found Climate Clues in Ancient Pollen
The last child of the pioneering ecologist Aldo Leopold, she also helped preserve her father’s legacy as a founder of…
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Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46
When the hashtag #EndFathersDay began trending on Twitter, she realized it was more than just an absurd joke. It was…