Roy Haynes, jazz drummer whose career spanned nine decades, dies aged 99

American drummer who began in 1940s swing and bebop scenes played with Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and dozens more. Roy Haynes, a drummer who was one of the last remaining musicians of jazz’s ...

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Roy Haynes, pioneering jazz drummer and versatile band leader, dies at 99

Roy Haynes, a versatile drummer who played with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 99.

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Roy Haynes, a Giant of Jazz Drumming, Is Dead at 99

An irrepressible force who remained relevant over the course of a seven-decade career, he had a hand in every major development in modern jazz.

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Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations

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Joyce Mack, a 'Founding Mother' of Las Vegas, Dies at 99

While her husband’s bank built the Strip, she supported arts, civic and education institutions that made a city worth living in for more than a long weekend.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz

Victor Wembanyama had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz

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Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63

The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71

After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

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

Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies

His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.

Science - The New York Times - October 31

Richard Cash, Whose Rehydration Therapy Saved Millions of Lives, Dies at 83

His treatment, developed with David Nalin, was elegant in its simplicity, which made it accessible to people and countries with limited resources.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83

In 1957, Mrs. Mothershed Wair and eight other Black students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. They faced racist mobs and were escorted by federal troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...

World - ABC News - October 28

Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99

A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Patricia Taylor, Whose Efforts to Hide Americans in Iran Were Depicted in 'Argo,' Dies at 95

A scientist, dancer, musician and host, she worked at the center of both the Iranian hostage crisis and the AIDS crisis while supporting her diplomat husband.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers pitcher that fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

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Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

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Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness. Tony Todd, the actor who played the titular ...

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Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

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

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

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Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93

Auerbach died peacefully at his home in London on Monday morning, his representatives confirmed.

Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

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

Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31

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World - The Guardian - October 17

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66

The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

World's strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies

Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man dies aged 75.

USF basketball coach Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died during a medical procedure Thursday, the school said.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84

The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.

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