Roger Craig, evangelist of the split-finger fastball, dies at 93
As a coach and manager, he taught the devastating pitch to a generation of pitchers. It looks like a fastball, then dives at the last moment.
By Michael S. RosenwaldAstrud Gilberto, who struck fame with ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ dies at 83
Astrud Gilberto released more than 15 albums and compilations over four decades but remained best-known for "The Girl From Ipanema," her accidental hit.
By Brian MurphyFrançoise Gilot, celebrated artist, writer and muse to Picasso, dies at 101
She made celebrated paintings exhibited at the Met and MoMA, and wrote a best-selling account of her years with Picasso.
By Harrison SmithRobert Hanssen, FBI agent who spied for Moscow, dies in prison at 79
He disclosed highly classified materials and betrayed U.S. assets -- including two who were later executed -- in one of the worst breaches in U.S. history.
By Michael S. Rosenwald, Emily Langer and Adam BernsteinHarvey Pitt, who had turbulent reign as SEC chairman, dies at 78
He was among the nation’s foremost authorities on securities law, but political missteps damaged his credibility.
By James R. HagertyThomas Buergenthal, Holocaust survivor who shaped global rights law, dies at 89
Dr. Buergenthal was part of cases ranging from Israel's separation barrier to atrocities in Central America.
By Brian MurphyKaija Saariaho, innovative Finnish composer, dies at 70
Ms. Saariaho’s music was admired by professional musicians and was increasingly popular with the general public.
By Tim PageJessie Maple, who broke barriers in filmmaking, dies at 86
The filmmaker and camera operator was called “the first African-American woman to direct an independent feature film in the post-civil rights era.”
By Harrison SmithCynthia Weil, Grammy-winning pop lyricist, dies at 82
She helped write “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway” and many other era-defining hits
By Associated PressBrian Shul, fighter pilot who soared after being shot down in Vietnam, dies at 75
Doctors told Mr. Shul he’d never fly again after nearly burning to death. He later flew the world’s fastest plane in top-secret Cold War missions.
By Michael S. RosenwaldAmitai Etzioni, who championed the virtues of community, dies at 94
The sociologist and public intellectual worked for the Carter White House and won an audience with world leaders including Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.
By Harrison SmithDon Bateman, a force in aviation safety, dies at 91
Mr. Bateman’s invention of a cockpit warning system is credited with saving thousands of lives.
By Michael S. RosenwaldHarald zur Hausen, who found virus link to cervical cancer, dies at 87
Dr. zur Hausen was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2008 for his work that later gave the foundations for the HPV vaccine.
By Brian MurphyClaudia Rosett, who reported from Tiananmen Square, dies at 67
She spent nearly two decades at the Wall Street Journal, including stints as Moscow bureau chief and a member of the editorial board.
By Harrison SmithGeorge Maharis, dashing star of ‘Route 66,’ dies at 94
He had a long career in TV and posed nude for Playgirl magazine in 1973.
By Associated PressEd Ames, pop singer and ‘Daniel Boone’ actor, dies at 95
He had several hit records with his brothers and as a solo singer. On “Daniel Boone,” he played a Native American.
By Associated PressRobert Zimmer, champion for free speech on campuses, dies at 75
At the University of Chicago, Dr. Zimmer oversaw the "Chicago Principles" on free expression that was later adopted by dozens of institutions.
By Brian MurphyBill Lee, bassist and composer who scored son Spike Lee’s films, dies at 94
Before collaborating with his oldest son, Spike, he performed with jazz, folk and blues stars including Duke Ellington, Harry Belafonte and Aretha Franklin.
By Harrison SmithTina Turner, showstopping pop-music sensation, dies at 83
Her personal saga of struggle and revival was defiantly expressed in her 1984 hit song “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
By Matt SchudelMarta Wise, child survivor of Auschwitz, dies at 88
She turned 10 years old the day of her arrest and was subjected to the medical experiments of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.
By Emily Langer