Marilyn Stafford, a Photojournalist Rediscovered, Dies at 97
She brought a narrative eye and a social consciousness to her work, whether covering refugee crises, celebrities or fashion. But much of it might have been lost. NYT > Obituaries
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Dick Polich, Artists’ Ally in the Creation of Sculptures, Dies at 90
His cavernous Hudson Valley foundry helped Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, Jeff Koons and many others turn their large-scale visions into reality. NYT > Obituaries
Gina Lollobrigida, Movie Star and Sex Symbol, Is Dead at 95
She began her career in her native Italy and, although she achieved fame in America worked more often in Europe. She later had a second career as an artist and filmmaker. NYT > Obituaries
William Consovoy Dies at 48; Took Conservative Cases to the Supreme Court
He argued against affirmative action and the Voting Rights Act. He also represented former President Trump in his fight to avoid the release of his tax returns. NYT > Obituaries
Frank Galati, Mainstay of Chicago Theater, Dies at 79
He brought his adaptation of “The Grapes of Wrath” to Broadway and won Tony Awards. He also directed the long-running hit “Ragtime.” NYT > Obituaries
Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95
He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation. NYT > Obituaries
Nélida Piñon, Provocative Brazilian Novelist, Is Dead at 85
Widely regarded as one of her country’s greatest contemporary writers, she was also the first woman elected president of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. NYT > Obituaries
Thom Bell, a Force Behind the Philadelphia Soul Sound, Dies at 79
As a songwriter, arranger and producer, he brought sophistication and melodic inventiveness to hits by the Delfonics, the Spinners and others. NYT > Obituaries
Jose Maria Sison, Philippine Communist Party Founder, Dies at 83
He fielded a force of armed guerrillas, and the organization spread its revolution throughout the country. In exile, he claimed to “lead from abroad.” NYT > Obituaries
Beryl Grey, Acclaimed British Ballerina, Is Dead at 95
Her versatility and theatricality brought her world renown and an appearance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. She later became a troupe’s artistic director. NYT > Obituaries