John Jenrette, roguish congressman snared in Abscam sting, dies at 86
His rise in the House of Representatives ended in 1980, after he was convicted of taking a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting operation.
By Harrison SmithGloria Dea, Las Vegas magician who vanished into obscurity, dies at 100
Ms. Dea was the first magician on what became known as the Las Vegas strip. She later had a brief career as a Hollywood starlet.
By Michael S. RosenwaldWes Foster, co-founder of real estate giant Long & Foster, dies at 89
He grew the company into one of the largest independent real estate firms in the United States, its name ubiquitous on “for sale” signs across the Mid-Atlantic.
By Emily LangerLance Reddick, actor in police dramas ‘The Wire’ and ‘Bosch,’ dies at 60
Mr. Reddick, who was born in Baltimore, brought virility and vulnerability to his roles.
By Brian MurphyJohn Jakes, best-selling author of historical novels, dies at 90
Mr. Jakes published more than a dozen best-selling historical novels, including the “North and South” trilogy on the Civil War.
By Michael S. RosenwaldJim Gordon, rock drummer convicted in mother’s killing, dies at 77
Mr. Gordon's career was once soaring, including sharing songwriting credits with Eric Clapton on "Layla." But he couldn't overcome his mental health crises.
By Brian MurphyEdward Walters, versatile Washington-area musician, dies at 77
He spent decades as musical contractor — the person who formed the bands — at the National Theatre and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
By Washington Post staffBobby Caldwell, singer of hit ‘What You Won’t Do for Love,’ dies at 71
The song, which he also wrote, was covered by artists including Boyz II Men and Michael Bolton and was sampled by rapper Tupac Shakur.
By Associated PressJiang Yanyong, doctor who exposed China’s SARS coverup, dies at 91
The Chinese state turned against Dr. Jiang when he called for accountability over the 1989 crackdowns in Tiananmen Square.
By Brian MurphyLynn Seymour, thrillingly expressive ballerina, dies at 83
The Canadian-born dancer starred with the Royal Ballet in London, working with choreographers including Kenneth MacMillan and Frederick Ashton.
By Harrison SmithDick Fosbury, whose ‘Fosbury Flop’ revolutionized high jump, dies at 76
The crowd in Mexico City laughed at first in 1968. At the end, Mr. Fosbury had a gold medal and changed the high jump forever.
By Brian MurphyPatricia Schroeder dies at 82: Remembering the former congresswoman and pioneer for women’s and family rights in photos
Former congresswoman Patricia Schroeder, a megaphone for the women’s movement, the first woman to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and a liberal Democrat, died March 13 at a hospital in Celebration, Fla.
By Washington Post StaffPatricia Schroeder, congresswoman who wielded barbed wit, dies at 82
“I have a brain and a uterus, and I use them both,” she once quipped when asked how she could be a wife, mother and congresswoman.
By Judi HassonKenzaburo Oe, lyrical novelist and Nobel laureate, dies at 88
The Japanese writer was known for books that examined the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and his relationship with his mentally disabled son.
By Harrison SmithMarilyn Goldwater, Maryland delegate and health care champion, dies at 95
The former emergency-room nurse spent 24 years over three decades in the Maryland House of Delegates.
By Emily LangerPat McCormick, diver who swept two Olympics, dies at 92
She won the gold in the 1952 and 1956 Games, a record unequaled until Greg Louganis competed in the 1984 and 1988 Games.
By From staff and wire reportsTraute Lafrenz Page, member of White Rose anti-Nazi resistance, dies at 103
She helped print and distribute leaflets warning of the Nazis' genocidal plans.
By Phil DavisonBud Grant, coach who built powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95
He led the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowls, but never came away with a victory.
By Associated PressRobert Blake, ‘Baretta’ star acquitted after wife’s killing, dies at 89
Blake died from heart disease, his family said. He was known for the TV drama “Baretta” and his later acquittal in the murder trial of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley.
By Brian Murphy and Adela SulimanBert I. Gordon, whose B movies gained a cult following, dies at 100
His midcentury monster movies featured a bevy of mutant ants, prehistoric giants and oversized rats, wasps and chickens.
By Harrison Smith