Bobby Beathard, Mastermind of N.F.L. Dynasties, Dies at 86
Using unconventional tactics, he built powerhouse teams in Washington and Miami and helped mold teams in Kansas City, Atlanta and San Diego, his hometown. NYT > Obituaries
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Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73
He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized. NYT > Obituaries
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
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
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
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
Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72
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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