obituaries

Kelly Preston Dies of Breast Cancer at Age 57

"She had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends."

World’s Oldest Man Dies at Age 112

Robert Weighton died in his sleep at home.

Charles Portis, Author of "True Grit," Dead at 86

His other books include "Norwood" and "The Dog of the South"

Charles O'Brien, James Hoffa Associate, Dead at 86

His mentor's disappearance cast a long shadow over his life

Conservative Activist David Koch Dead at 79

Koch changed the course of politics in American by pouring his money into conservative coffers

Hal Prince, King of Broadway and “Phantom of the Opera” Director, Has Died at 91

He changed musical theater forever with shows from "West Side Story" to "Sweeney Todd"

Academy Award-Nominated Actor Rip Torn Has Died at 88

The co-star of one of the most lauded American sitcoms ever and beat up Norman Mailer

How Mark E. Smith Changed the Face of Post-Punk Forever

The frontman for The Fall takes a final bow, but his furied legacy lives on.

A Tribute to France Gall’s Rainbow Body of Pop

From Eurovision to Psychedilia and Serge Gainsbourg, the singer led a life of style.

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Kelly Preston Dies of Breast Cancer at Age 57

"She had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends."

World’s Oldest Man Dies at Age 112

Robert Weighton died in his sleep at home.

Charles Portis, Author of "True Grit," Dead at 86

His other books include "Norwood" and "The Dog of the South"

Charles O'Brien, James Hoffa Associate, Dead at 86

His mentor's disappearance cast a long shadow over his life

Conservative Activist David Koch Dead at 79

Koch changed the course of politics in American by pouring his money into conservative coffers

Hal Prince, King of Broadway and “Phantom of the Opera” Director, Has Died at 91

He changed musical theater forever with shows from "West Side Story" to "Sweeney Todd"

Academy Award-Nominated Actor Rip Torn Has Died at 88

The co-star of one of the most lauded American sitcoms ever and beat up Norman Mailer

How Mark E. Smith Changed the Face of Post-Punk Forever

The frontman for The Fall takes a final bow, but his furied legacy lives on.

A Tribute to France Gall’s Rainbow Body of Pop

From Eurovision to Psychedilia and Serge Gainsbourg, the singer led a life of style.