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Pianist and composer Dave Brubeck won legions of fans over a six-decade career with his complex rhythms and harmonies. His quartet's 'Take Five' was the first million-selling jazz recording.
Niemeyer, who loved curves in design and disliked right angles, shared architecture's Pritzker Prize in 1988. He designed the major buildings that form the heart of Brazil's capital, Brasilia.
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, mother of News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch, was well-known in Australia for her philanthropy, and she remained active late into her life.
Jack Brooks spent 42 years in Congress and was in the Dallas motorcade in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. |
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Decorated Vietnam War veteran Frank Lopez Sr., a longtime San Jose high school teacher and coach, launched his drive for a local memorial in 2006.
Fyodor Khitruk, animator who created Russian version of 'Winnie the Pooh,' dies at 95; James R. Whelan, former editor and publisher of Washington Times, dies at 79; Arthur Chaskalson, defense attorney for Nelson Mandela, dies at 81
The coauthor with Greg Mortenson of 'Three Cups of Tea,' a book that came under scrutiny for alleged fabrications, David Oliver Relin committed suicide.
An exceptional 1950s session guitarist who played on hundreds of recordings, Mickey Baker helped to transform rhythm and blues into rock 'n' roll.
Evelyn Ackerman's warm, whimsical creations in a variety of media appeared in both museums and stores as part of a postwar movement she explored with her husband Jerome.
Clinton Ruiz was upbeat and energetic and always wanted to have something to do. He was killed by small-arms fire.
Rich Majerus had just one losing season in 25 years with four schools: Marquette, Ball State, Utah and Saint Louis.
Once the second-ranking women's player in the world, Elena Donaldson eloped in 1988 with the captain of the U.S. chess team.
A veteran Disney artist, Mel Shaw worked on 'Bambi,' 'Fantasia,' 'The Lion King' and other animated classics.
Zig Ziglar, speaker who built motivational empire, dies at 86; Don Rhymer, prolific writer for TV and movies, dies at 51; David Courtney, PA announcer for Clippers, Kings and Angels, dies at 56
Martin Richards, stage producer and philanthropist, dies at 80; Bryce Bayer, 'father of digital imaging,' dies at 83
His close cooperation with China's Communist Party and government earned him criticism and praise throughout his long career.
Marvin Miller headed the union effort that allowed players to choose new teams when their contracts ended, ushering in an era of multimillion-dollar free-agent deals.
In 1954, Murray successfully transplanted a healthy kidney from a man and implanted it in his identical twin. He was awarded the 1990 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine.
Williams joined the parent company of the Los Angeles Times in 1969 as a vice president and held a number of senior executive posts. He served on the board from 1985 until his retirement in 1993.
Garrett, a historian and authority on American decorative arts, appeared on every season of PBS' long-running series 'Antiques Roadshow.'
He was founding chairman of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which sought to have blacks included among the state's delegates to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. He continued to speak on voting rights until his death.
Dann Cahn used a newly created editing machine on the classic sitcom. He also worked on movies and other TV shows.
Chief Warrant Officer Suresh N.A. Krause, an immigrant from Sri Lanka, planned to fly a helicopter for the Coast Guard after his Army career ended.
