Original Pinup Bettie Page Dead at 85
The symbol of mid-century sexuality passed away after suffering a heart attack on December 2.
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Edelstein Remembers Leonard
Over at his blog, the Projectionist, David Edelstein has posted an appreciation.
Michael Crichton Dies at 66
Crichton unexpectedly died in Los Angeles yesterday after a 'courageous and private battle against cancer,' according to a family spokesperson.
Sam Anderson Remembers David Foster Wallace
Lots of public figures organize their work around the demons that eventually take them down, but few of them ever do so with the apparent wisdom and self-awareness Wallace did.
‘Peanuts’ Animator Bill Melendez Dies at 91
The man who brought life to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' worked for nearly seven decades as a professional animator.
Voice Actor Don LaFontaine Dies at 68
The man responsible for narrating 5,000 movie trailers died yesterday from complications related to a collapsed lung.
Russian Novelist Aleksander Solzhenitsyn Dies at 89
The writer opened Western eyes to Communist oppression — and, in turn, got his own character on 'Seinfeld.' A life well lived, indeed.
Russian Novelist Aleksander Solzhenitsyn Dies at 89
The writer opened Western eyes to Communist oppression — and, in turn, got his own character on 'Seinfeld.' A life well lived, indeed.
Estelle Getty Dies at 84, But Sophia Is Immortal
There's just something about 'Golden Girls' — and Getty in particular — that gets a girl all worked up.
Estelle Getty Dies at 84, But Sophia Is Immortal
There's just something about 'Golden Girls' — and Getty in particular — that gets a girl all worked up.
Unsung Science Fiction Master Thomas Disch Dies at 68
The author committed suicide in his Union Square West apartment.
Remembering Tim Russert: Greatest Hits From the Obits
Russert's friends, family, and the media share their thoughts on one of the most highly respected men in journalism.
Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Rock-and-roll pioneer Bo Diddley died this morning of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida.
Sydney Pollack Dies at 73
Remembering a director, sometime actor, and prolific producer with excellent taste.
Irish Memoirist Nuala O'Faolain Remembered
“My life burned inside me. Even such as it was, it was the only record of me, and it was my only creation.”
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