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A treasure house of composer Arnold Schoenberg's music destroyed in Palisades fire
Ninety years after composer Arnold Schoenberg fled the Nazis and moved to Los Angeles, the publishing company established by his heirs was destroyed in the Palisades fire.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Claire van Kampen, theatre director and composer, dies aged 71
Wife of actor Mark Rylance worked in various roles at Shakespeare’s Globe and had been diagnosed with cancer. The director and composer Claire van Kampen, the wife of the actor Mark Rylance, has ...The Guardian - 14h -
Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78
The filmmaker, artist and composer was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.ABC News - 2d -
Famed director David Lynch dies at 78
David Lynch, one of the most influential directors of our time who gained fame for such films as "Mulholland Drive" and "Eraserhead" and the television series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78. NBC ...NBC News - 2d -
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90
Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.ESPN - 2d -
Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19
Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...ESPN - 3d -
Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.ESPN - 3d -
'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?BBC News - 4d -
Ripples of Los Angeles fires continue as Meghan delays Netflix series launch, composer's works lost
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continueABC News - 6d -
One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies
Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was capturedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Colorado coaching great McCartney dies at 84
Bill McCartney, a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died at the age of 84, his family ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
One of four lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies
Postmortem will be carried out on wild cat, one of four humanely captured in Cairngorms after illegal release. One of the four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands this week has died. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85
He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was evicted.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo
A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Carole Wilbourn, 'Cat Therapist,' Dies at 84
For half a century, she treated cats and their humans in columns, books and house calls.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Teenager dies after bus station stabbing
A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
For 'The Brutalist,' composer Daniel Blumberg found epic sound with a ragtag 'orchestra'
The composer assembled a dream team of musicians and traveled throughout Europe to record them.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies at 76
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Politician was founder of France’s far-right National Front partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Jocelyne Wildenstein, Socialite and Tabloid ‘Catwoman,’ Dies at 79
Her lurid divorce from the wealthy scion of an art-world dynasty earned headlines. Her elaborate plastic surgeries brought even more attention.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The day friendshoring died
Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved ideaFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies
James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
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Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage
Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85
He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Man dies in Lake District ridge fall
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, dies at 73
NEW YORK — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions
The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73
Mr. Osmond was a founding member of the family pop group, which had a slew of hits in the 1970s, including “One Bad Apple” and “Yo-Yo.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2
