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Hal Hirshorn, Artist of Otherworldly Photos and Paintings, Dies at 60

A ubiquitous presence in New York’s art world, he also existed outside it, using 19th-century techniques to create ethereal, haunting images.

The New York Times - 15h

Rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii

"It is an exceptional historical document," said Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.

CBS News - 4d

'Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from church

The artworks were taken from St Andrew's Church in Little Steeping sometime last week.

BBC News - 4d

Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of Rubens painting in National Gallery

Exclusive: Art historian points to ‘bad craftsmanship’ in 17th-century work entitled Samson and Delilah . Doubts about whether Peter Paul Rubens painted the Samson and Delilah picture in the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.

BBC News - 3d

Art sleuth helps solve mystery of famous painting stolen in 1974

Police say they have cracked the case of the disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a museum 51 years ago -- with the help of the "Indiana Jones of the Art World."

CBS News - 21h

Jack Vettriano: ‘His paintings are like a double cheeseburger in a greasy wrapper’

The Scot painted singing butlers, ‘broads’ in bras and tough guys in suits, in works critics found lurid, chintzy, devoid of irony and often sexist. But they were also hugely popular – showing the ...

The Guardian - 20h

Brueghel painting stolen from Poland in 1974 found in local Dutch museum

Art detective and magazine help crack case of Flemish masterpiece thought to have been stolen by Polish agents. A “spectacular” stolen Flemish masterpiece has been rediscovered hanging on the walls ...

The Guardian - 18h

Diesel evokes Zombie apocalypse at Milan Fashion Week with milky gazes and spray-painted smiles

The zombie apocalypse is now, according to Italian denim brand Diesel, which sent models onto a heavily graffiti-ed runway with unsettling milky gazes and spray-painted smiles

ABC News - 5d

Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers

A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies

Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces

Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...

ESPN - 6d

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

On Monday, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died at the age of 88. The Grammy winner was known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

CBS News - 6d

Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78

He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.

BBC News - 5d

TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78

Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...

The Guardian - 5d

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl," dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - 5d

"Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at age 39. The death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - 5d

Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Wrong Parent Died’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - 5d

Unvaccinated child dies of measles amid outbreak

An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

ABC News - 5d

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

The New York Times - 5d

Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77

The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.

BBC News - 4d

Man dies after entering booby-trapped home

A man died after entering a booby-trapped residence in South Carolina on Monday evening, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

ABC News - 4d

Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

She fled Nazi Germany in 1939 with her husband and baby only to be forced into a Jewish ghetto in Shanghai. Still, she would often say, “Aren’t we lucky?”

The New York Times - 4d

Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95

The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

The New York Times - 4d

Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.

NBC News - 4d

LSU women's track athlete dies in car crash

Two people, including a Louisiana State University student, died in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night, according to college officials.

ABC News - 3d

Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader, dies at 92

Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.

CBS News - 2d

Spanish footballer Nico Hidaglo dies aged 32

Spanish footballer Nico Hidalgo has died aged 32 following a battle with lung cancer, his former clubs said on Saturday.

ESPN - 2d

Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

The New York Times - 2d

Girl, 4, dies after suspected arson attack

A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, say police.

BBC News - 1d

Pitt freshman CB Alexander dies in car accident

Pitt freshman football player Mason Alexander was killed Saturday night after a car accident.

ESPN - 1d

Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73

The artist was found dead at his apartment in Nice in southern France on Saturday, his publicist says. The Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has been found dead at his apartment in Nice in the south ...

The Guardian - 1d

Former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70

Former Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a prominent Cuban American figure and a longtime Republican politician who represented South Florida in Congress for nearly 20 years, died on Monday morning after ...

NBC News - 15h