Refugee advocate, former Pentagon spokesman Kenneth Bacon dies of melanoma at vacation homeWASHINGTON — Kenneth Bacon, a Pentagon spokesman in the Clinton administration who became a voice for millions of refugees uprooted by violence and conflict, died Saturday of skin cancer that had spread to his brain. He was 64. Tributes pour in for guitar player and rock innovator Les Paul after death at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. Les Paul, guitar player and innovator who paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll, dead at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. He died this week at age 94. Andy Kessler, NYC skateboarding pioneer and skate park designer, dies at 48 after wasp stingNEW YORK — Andy Kessler, a trailblazer during New York City’s nascent 1970s skateboarding scene and a designer of skate parks who was admired by boarders on both coasts, has died. He was 48. Kennedy family announces plans for public wake, private burial for Eunice Kennedy ShriverBARNSTABLE, Mass. — Family and friends of Eunice Kennedy Shriver plan to celebrate the sister of President John F. Kennedy and Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy at a public wake at a Cape Cod church. Italian climber Cassin, who was credited with 100 first ascents, dead at age 100ROME — Riccardo Cassin, a mountaineering pioneer credited with 100 first ascents from the Himalayas to Alaska, is dead at the age of 100. Fred Kinne, San Diego editor whose paper won Pulitzer for plane crash coverage, dies at 93SAN DIEGO — Fred Kinne, a veteran editor who helped a San Diego newspaper win the Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of a 1978 plane crash, has died. He was 93. Family: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, JFK’s sister and Special Olympics founder, has died at age 88BOSTON — President John F. Kennedy’s sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who carried on the family’s public service tradition by founding the Special Olympics and championing the rights of the mentally disabled, died early Tuesday surrounded by relatives at a Hyannis hospital. She was 88. Jimmy Bedford, ex-master distiller of Jack Daniel’s whiskey for 20 years, dies at home at 69NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jimmy Bedford, the slender and silver-haired former master distiller of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey during a 40-year career with the company, died Friday. He was 69. Highlights from John Hughes’ film careerHighlights from John Hughes’ film career as a director: John Hughes, director of ‘Sixteen Candles,’ ‘The Breakfast Club,’ dies at 59 in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood’s youth impresario of the 1980s and ’90s who captured and cornered the teen and pre-teen market with such favorites as “Home Alone,” ”The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. Robert M. Takasugi, first Japanese-American federal judge, dies in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — U.S. District Judge Robert M. Takasugi, who was sent to an internment camp with his family during World War II and overcame discrimination to become the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died at the age of 78. Marilyn Clement, health care advocate and civil rights activist, dies at age 74NEW YORK — Marilyn Clement, a social activist who advocated tirelessly for a national health care program and who rallied for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 74. Oscar-winning ‘On the Waterfront’ screenplay writer Budd Schulberg dies in NY at 95NEW YORK — Budd Schulberg, the son of a studio boss who wrote a novel that defined the Hollywood hustle and later proved himself a player with the Oscar-winning screenplay for the Marlon Brando classic “On the Waterfront,” died Wednesday at age 95. Reports: Nikolaos Makarezos, senior figure in 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, dies at 90ATHENS, Greece — Nikolaos Makarezos, one of the leaders of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967-1974, has died at age 90, according to media reports. Nikolaos Makarezos, senior figure in 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, dies aged 90ATHENS, Greece — Nikolaos Makarezos, one of the leaders of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967-1974, has died at age 90. Correction: Obit-Walter CronkiteNEW YORK — In a July 18 obituary of Walter Cronkite, The Associated Press, relying on published accounts including Cronkite’s memoir, reported erroneously that “cronkiter” was used in Sweden and the Netherlands as a term for “TV anchorman.” Olof Hulten, a journalism educator in Sweden, and Radio Netherlands Worldwide’s Expert Desk say the term is unknown in their countries. Writer, artist Amos Kenan, who helped define modern Israeli culture, dies at 82JERUSALEM — Amos Kenan, a member of Israel’s founding generation whose writing and art helped define modern Israeli culture, has died in Tel Aviv. He was 82. Writer, artist Amos Kenyan, who helped define modern Israeli culture, dies at 82JERUSALEM — Amos Kenyan, a member of Israel’s founding generation whose writing and art helped define modern Israeli culture, has died in Tel Aviv. He was 82. Charles Gwathmey, architect and influential modernist, dies at age 71NEW YORK — Charles Gwathmey (GWAHTH’-mee), an architect known for his influential modernist home designs and famous clients like director Steven Spielberg, has died. He was 71. Naomi Sims, who embodied ‘Black is Beautiful’ movement as groundbreaking model, dies at 61NEW YORK — Naomi Sims, whose 1968 Ladies’ Home Journal cover shot was a breakthrough for black fashion models, has died. She was 61. Princess Felicitas von Preussen, great-granddaughter of the last German emperor, diesBERLIN — Princess Felicitas von Preussen, the great-granddaughter of the last German emperor, has died, her family said Tuesday. She was 75. Dansk International Designs founder Theodore Nierenberg dies at his NY home at age 86NEW YORK — Theodore D. Nierenberg, who started Dansk International Designs in his suburban New York garage and helped popularize Scandanavian-themed tableware and cookware in American kitchens and dining rooms, has died. He was 86. Dansk International Designs founder Theodore Nierenberg dies at his NY homeNEW YORK — The founder and president of Dansk International Designs has died at his home outside New York City. Theodore D. Nierenberg was 86. Sidney Zion, NY writer, dies; daughter’s death helped spur limits on intern, resident hoursNEW YORK — Sidney Zion, a writer who turned a family tragedy into a campaign to reform medical residencies, has died. Pneumonic plague claims 2nd victim; China seals off entire town
Lu Young, wife of Alaska congressman, dies at northern Virginia homeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lu Young, the wife of U.S. Rep. Don Young, has died. She was 67. Shafik Hout, former PLO spokesman who opposed 1993 peace accords with Israel, dies at 77BEIRUT — Shafik Hout, a close aide to Yasser Arafat who fell out with the late Palestinian leader over the 1993 peace accords with Israel, died here on Sunday. He was 77. Philippines, world leaders mourn democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, dead at 76MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos lined up for hours Sunday to see the body of former President Corazon Aquino — the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and inspired nonviolent resistance to autocratic rule. Filipinos reunite in grief, set aside divisions to honor Corazon AquinoMANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos lined up in monsoon rains Saturday to pay their last respects to former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, putting aside deep divisions to honor the icon who ousted a dictator and sustained democracy against great odds. |
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BEIJING — A second man has died of pneumonic plague in northwest China, in an outbreak that prompted authorities to lock down a town where about a dozen people were infected with the highly contagious deadly lung disease, a state news agency said.
