Bill Hayes, Longtime Star of ‘Days of Our Lives,’ Dies at 98
He logged more than 2,000 episodes on the enduring soap opera. He also rode the Davy Crockett craze to a hit single in 1955. NYT > Obituaries
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Berish Strauch, Path Breaker in Reconstructive Medicine, Dies at 90
He developed a wide variety of procedures and devices to reattach or replace vital body parts, including the first inflatable prosthetic penis. NYT > Obituaries
Joseph Zadroga, Who Championed 9/11 Emergency Workers, Dies at 76
After the death of his son, a police detective, was linked to toxins at the World Trade Center site, he helped win federal benefits for other emergency responders. NYT > Obituaries
Leon Wildes, Immigration Lawyer Who Defended John Lennon, Dies at 90
Battling the government for more than three years, he was able to prove that the Nixon White House was trying to deport the former Beatle for political reasons. NYT > Obituaries
Herman Raucher, Screenwriter Best Known for ‘Summer of ’42,’ Dies at 95
His screenplay, based on his own youthful experience, was nominated for an Oscar. His other films included “Sweet November,” based on his own unproduced play. NYT > Obituaries
Joseph Lelyveld, Former Top Editor of The New York Times, Dies at 86
As executive editor from 1994 to 2001, he oversaw a period of growth, expanding national and international readerships, creating new sections and ushering in the digital age with a Times website. NYT > Obituaries
Mildred Miller, Stalwart of the Metropolitan Opera, Dies at 98
In her 23 years at the Met, she sang with the greatest stars of her day. She had a second career as a leading figure in the artistic life of Pittsburgh. NYT > Obituaries
Dixie Chicks founder Laura Lynch dies at 65
Laura Lynch, a founding member of country group the Dixie Chicks, died in a car accident in Texas. She was 65. ABC News: Top Stories
Cari Beauchamp, Who Chronicled the Women of Early Hollywood, Dies at 74
In books and magazine articles, she uncovered the forgotten story of the actresses and screenwriters who helped create the film industry. NYT > Obituaries
Sheikh Nawaf, Emir of Kuwait, Dies at 86
He was defense minister when Iraq invaded his tiny but oil-rich country, and he became ruler in his 80s. NYT > Obituaries