Frank Stella, celebrated artist of minimalist power, dies at 87
A painter, sculptor and printmaker, he later created colorful works that seemed to repudiate his youthful principles.
By Fred A. BernsteinPeter Oosterhuis, British golfer who blazed path in America, dies at 75
Mr. Oosterhuis was among the first Europeans to play full-time on the PGA Tour and later became a longtime commentator on CBS.
By Brian MurphyDaniel Kramer, who photographed Bob Dylan going electric, dies at 91
He captured Dylan’s shift from acoustic to electric, taking pictures that were featured on the covers of “Bringing It All Back Home” and “Highway 61 Revisited.”
By Harrison SmithDuane Eddy, who brought twang to rock-and-roll, dies at 86
He sold millions of records with hits including “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” and left an indelible mark on rock by pioneering the sound called twang.
By Emily LangerPeter Schey, relentless advocate for migrant rights, dies at 77
He helped safeguard the rights of undocumented children and detained migrants, including in a landmark Supreme Court case and long-running class-action suit.
By Harrison SmithPaul Auster, author who explored New York and life’s riddles, dies at 77
Over more than 30 books, Mr. Auster often used New York as a backdrop for stories of characters struggling to make sense of life’s random chaos.
By Brian MurphyC.J. Sansom, best-selling author of historical mysteries, dies at 71
He sold millions of copies of his Shardlake novels, set in 16th-century England. His death came days before the premiere of a TV adaptation on Hulu.
By Harrison SmithPenny Simkin, who helped spark doula movement for childbirth, dies at 85
“I want people to appreciate how well their bodies are designed to give birth,” she once said.
By Brian MurphyBob Cole, voice of hockey in Canada for decades, dies at 90
The play-by-play announcer provided a soundtrack for some of the sport’s biggest moments.
By Associated PressMike Pinder, Moody Blues founding member, dies at 82
A singer, songwriter and keyboard player, he performed on “Nights in White Satin” and other hits for the band.
By Tim PageOlga Fikotová Connolly, discus champion in Olympic romance, dies at 91
She was a Czechoslovak discus thrower. He was an American hammer thrower. Their romance at the 1956 Summer Games led her country to brand her a traitor.
By Harrison SmithDani Levinas, champion and collector of contemporary art, dies at 75
A prominent Washington businessman, he also helped shape the city’s cultural life as board chairman of the Phillips Collection.
By Emily LangerHelen Vendler, poetry critic both revered and feared, dies at 90
Called a “colossus” of poetry criticism, she wielded influence that could elevate poets’ careers and introduce their work to wide audiences.
By Brian MurphyDonald Payne, congressman from New Jersey, dies at 65
He succeeded his father in 2012 and was in his sixth term representing a district that includes Newark.
By staff reports and news servicesMichael Cuscuna, jazz producer who sought forgotten gems, dies at 75
Mr. Cuscuna searched the vaults of the storied Blue Note label and co-founded a record company to expand jazz history.
By Brian MurphyTerry Anderson, journalist held hostage for almost seven years, dies at 76
He became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Beirut.
By Anumita Kaur and Nick ParkerAndrew Davis, conductor of major orchestras, dies at 80
He spent more than 20 years as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
By Associated PressDaniel Dennett, atheist philosopher guided by science, dies at 82
For decades, Dr. Dennett challenged religion and the meaning of consciousness as one of the most debated American philosophers.
By Brian MurphyDavid Pryor, popular Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
He received national attention for his Senate work on senior citizens’ and taxpayers’ rights.
By Noel RubintonBennett Braun, psychiatrist who inflamed a ‘satanic panic,’ dies at 83
Patients accused him of spawning false memories of devil worship and human sacrifice. He later lost his medical license.
By Harrison Smith