Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Alan Rachins, Emmy-nominated actor from 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg,' dies at 82

Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Bela Karolyi, coach of U.S. gymnastics stars, dies

Bela Karolyi, who became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy, has died at age 82.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Gymnastics Coach Bela Karolyi Dies at 82

Bela Karolyi rose to fame with Nadia Comaneci and a string of American stars, but he was also accused of contributing to a culture of abuse through his coaching methods.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82

“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82

A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.

Béla Károlyi, gymnastics coach of Olympic stars, dies at 82

Legendary gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi has died at 82. Károlyi coached Romanian Olympic gold medalists Nadia Comaneci before coming to the U.S. where he helped a 16-year-old Mary Lou Retton win ...

Bela Karolyi, controversial former USA Gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Karolyi developed USA Gymnastics into a global force, but his legacy would be tainted by the Larry Nassar scandal

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Legendary gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi dies at age 82

Béla Károlyi, who coached the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its first Olympic gold medal, has died at age 82. Shanelle Kaul looks back at his life and controversial legacy.

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Teri Garr, comedic actor in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79

Actor Teri Garr, who was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie' and stood out in 'Young Frankenstein,' died Tuesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' actor Tony Todd dies at 69

The actor's career stretched back to 'Platoon' and included work on TV series such as "Law & Order" and "Night Court." Though famous for a gory horror role, Todd was a lover of classic literature.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 9

Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69

Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

World - ABC News - November 13

Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Paul Teal, actor on 'One Tree Hill,' dies at 35

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions, has died at 82

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou, dies at 82

He helped turn young women into champions and U.S. into an international power.

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, one of the United States' most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82, a spokesperson for USA Gymnastics said Saturday evening.

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci, dies aged 82

Karolyi trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and help turn the US into an international gymnastics power. Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Here’s who bought the L.A. home where Matthew Perry died

The Los Angeles home where Matthew Perry died last year has been sold for $8.55 million in an off-market deal, property records reveal.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recently

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

"One Tree Hill" actor Paul Teal dies at 35 after cancer battle

Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.

Entertainment - CBS News - 3 days ago

'One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal died from neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, agent says

Paul Teal, an actor who appeared in 'One Tree Hill' and 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' died Friday after a seven-month cancer battle. He was 35.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Sir Lady Java, pioneering transgender performer and activist in L.A. nightclub scene, dies

Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist, died Saturday at 82 following a stroke, close friends said.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns after three months of leave

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company after taking a sabbatical that began in August.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1

Greg Maffei is stepping down as president and chief executive of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media

Sports - ABC News - November 13

‘My house is paid off’: How do I ensure my son-in-law never gets my money — even if my daughter dies before he does?

“I would like it to go to only my daughter and grandchildren.”

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

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