Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

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Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.
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Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”
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David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.
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Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.
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Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide

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