Boris Spassky, who lost famed chess match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.

The New York Times - 2d

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88

World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...

The Guardian - 2d

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 - 2d

Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88

A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Roberta Flack, timeless R&B singer who made 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' a hit, dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the R&B singer behind the landmark hits 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' has died. She was 88.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died

ABC News - Feb. 21

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer of "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits, has died at age 88.

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Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love.

BBC News - 6d

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88

Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.

CBS News - 5d

Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88

Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed characters

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Bobby Hull's widow says the Hall of Famer and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago

ABC News - Feb. 19

Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

The abrupt firings have left federal workers and contractors throughout the country in flux, with many distressed over how they will pay the mortgage or rent.

The New York Times - 5d

Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, dies at 73

Singer Chris Jasper, who sang with the Isley Brothers and pursued a solo music career as well, died this week at age 73. He was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016. Roberta Flack – a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' dies at 88

Grammy award-winning singer Roberta Flack, who crooned hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” which was covered by The Fugees with Lauryn HIll, has died. She was 88.

NBC News - 6d

Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Behind ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

With majestic anthems like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Ms. Flack, a former schoolteacher, became one of the most widely heard artists of the 1970s.

The New York Times - 5d

WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 predictions, participants: Who makes the most sense to win the men's match?

The match has plenty of juicy storylines and ways it could play out on Saturday in Toronto

CBS Sports - 1d

Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has died

ABC News - Feb. 18

Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84

Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Marian Turski, Who Refused to Forget the Holocaust, Dies at 98

From influential platforms, Mr. Turski, an Auschwitz survivor from Poland, warned the world of rising antisemitism and the perils of indifference to it.

The New York Times - 4d

New investigation into death of mother-of-two who died after abuse by partner

Demi Hannaway died in May 2021 after being the subject of physical and mental abuse at the hands of Andrew Brown.

BBC News - 2d

David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75

In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.

The New York Times - 1d

Lost Causes

When we lose things, it’s tempting to think we need to keep better track of them, to hold on to stuff more tightly. What if the opposite is true?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services

ABC News - Feb. 18

G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80

G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 22

Secret Service agent who jumped into limo after JFK was shot has died

"I'll live with that to my grave," a weeping Clint Hill told Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in 1975.

CBS News - 6d

Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.

NBC News - 6d

Ex-Secret Service agent who leapt onto back of JFK limo in Dallas dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of former President Kennedy’s limousine in 1963 to shield the first lady from gunfire, died on Friday at his home. He was 93. ...

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Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93

A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.

The New York Times - 5d

Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK's car during assassination dies at 93

Clint Hill spent decades blaming himself for Kennedy's death before re-evaluating his role.

BBC News - 5d

Fans and friends remember actress Michelle Trachtenberg who died at 39 years old

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Harriet the Spy," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at the age of 39. New York City police say Trachtenberg was found ...

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Boris Spassky, who lost famed chess match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88

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