A life that added up to something (Obituary of Paul Erdòs)
(math.osu.edu)
One of the most extraordinary minds of our time has "left."
One of the most extraordinary minds of our time has "left."
Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91
(nytimes.com)
Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in American popular music for more than half a century, died on Sunday in California. He was 91.
Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in American popular music for more than half a century, died on Sunday in California. He was 91.
Quincy Jones has died
(apnews.com)
Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.
Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.
In Memory of Stiver
(jetbrains.com)
On October 20, the original author of the Fernflower Java decompiler, Stiver, passed away after a long fight against glioblastoma.
On October 20, the original author of the Fernflower Java decompiler, Stiver, passed away after a long fight against glioblastoma.
Star Trek Writer-Producer Jeri Taylor Dies at 86
(deadline.com)
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.
Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79
(variety.com)
Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.
Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.
Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
(ktla.com)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.
Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies
(nytimes.com)
Michael Valentine, an electrical engineer, loved to drive fast in his MGB sports car. But in 1974, after a national highway speed limit of 55 miles per hour was mandated as a fuel conservation measure, he believed that a “holy war” had begun: speed-seeking drivers against police officers trying to snare them with radar guns.
Michael Valentine, an electrical engineer, loved to drive fast in his MGB sports car. But in 1974, after a national highway speed limit of 55 miles per hour was mandated as a fuel conservation measure, he believed that a “holy war” had begun: speed-seeking drivers against police officers trying to snare them with radar guns.
Remembering Phil Zimbardo (1933-2024)
(psychologytoday.com)
For nearly 20 years it’s been my honor and privilege to be a colleague, writing partner, and most importantly, a friend of Phil Zimbardo.
For nearly 20 years it’s been my honor and privilege to be a colleague, writing partner, and most importantly, a friend of Phil Zimbardo.
Lillian Schwartz, pioneer in computer-generated art, dies at 97
(nytimes.com)
Lillian Schwartz, who was one of the first artists to use the computer to make films and who helped bring together the artistic, scientific and technology communities in the 1970s by providing a glimpse of the possibilities at the intersections of those fields, died on Saturday at her home in Manhattan. She was 97.
Lillian Schwartz, who was one of the first artists to use the computer to make films and who helped bring together the artistic, scientific and technology communities in the 1970s by providing a glimpse of the possibilities at the intersections of those fields, died on Saturday at her home in Manhattan. She was 97.
Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
(arstechnica.com)
On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died at age 78 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died at age 78 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
We Are in Need of Renaissance People
(victorhanson.com)
The songwriter, actor, country/western singer, musician, U.S. Army veteran, helicopter pilot, accomplished rugby player and boxer, Rhodes scholar, Pomona College and University of Oxford degreed, and summa cum laude literature graduate, Kris Kristofferson, recently died at 88.
The songwriter, actor, country/western singer, musician, U.S. Army veteran, helicopter pilot, accomplished rugby player and boxer, Rhodes scholar, Pomona College and University of Oxford degreed, and summa cum laude literature graduate, Kris Kristofferson, recently died at 88.
Lore Segal Saw the World in a Nutshell
(theatlantic.com)
Lore Segal, who died on Monday, spent the last four months of her life looking out the window.
Lore Segal, who died on Monday, spent the last four months of her life looking out the window.
Indian entrepreneur, industrialist, and philanthropist, Ratan Tata, dead at 86
(wikipedia.org)
Ratan Tata (28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who served as chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1990 to 2012, and then as interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017.
Ratan Tata (28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who served as chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1990 to 2012, and then as interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017.
Ratan Tata dies aged 86 years; India loses an icon
(cnbctv18.com)
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the diversified Tata Group and a towering figure in Indian business, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday, October 9.
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the diversified Tata Group and a towering figure in Indian business, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday, October 9.
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, dies at 86
(indiatoday.in)
Ratan Naval Tata, a legend of the Indian industry and chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, died late Wednesday night at the age of 86.
Ratan Naval Tata, a legend of the Indian industry and chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, died late Wednesday night at the age of 86.
Ratan Tata dies at age 88
(theguardian.com)
The Indian business tycoon and former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has died, aged 86.
The Indian business tycoon and former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has died, aged 86.
Maggie Smith has died
(variety.com)
British stage and screen actress Maggie Smith, the “Downton Abbey” and “Harry Potter” star who numbers two Oscars, three Emmys and countless stage awards to her credit, died Friday in London. She was 89.
British stage and screen actress Maggie Smith, the “Downton Abbey” and “Harry Potter” star who numbers two Oscars, three Emmys and countless stage awards to her credit, died Friday in London. She was 89.
John Cassaday, Award-Winning Comic Book Artist&Creator of Planetary Dies at 52
(nytimes.com)
John Cassaday, an award-winning comic book artist best known for his runs on Planetary, a series he helped create about a trio of adventurers investigating strange events, and Astonishing X-Men, on which his work offered readers a new entry point to a decades-old franchise, died on Sept. 9 in Manhattan. He was 52.
John Cassaday, an award-winning comic book artist best known for his runs on Planetary, a series he helped create about a trio of adventurers investigating strange events, and Astonishing X-Men, on which his work offered readers a new entry point to a decades-old franchise, died on Sept. 9 in Manhattan. He was 52.
Tell HN: DanBC has died
(ycombinator.com)
I am sorry to announce that long-time HN user DanBC died last month after a prolonged period of ill health.
I am sorry to announce that long-time HN user DanBC died last month after a prolonged period of ill health.
Katherine Johnson Dies at 101; Mathematician Broke Barriers at NASA (2020)
(nytimes.com)
They asked Katherine Johnson for the moon, and she gave it to them.
They asked Katherine Johnson for the moon, and she gave it to them.
James Earl Jones, Actor Whose Voice Could Menace or Melt, Dies at 93
(nytimes.com)
James Earl Jones, a stuttering farm child who became a voice of rolling thunder as one of America’s most versatile actors in a stage, film and television career that plumbed race relations, Shakespeare’s rhapsodic tragedies and the faceless menace of Darth Vader, died on Monday at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y. He was 93.
James Earl Jones, a stuttering farm child who became a voice of rolling thunder as one of America’s most versatile actors in a stage, film and television career that plumbed race relations, Shakespeare’s rhapsodic tragedies and the faceless menace of Darth Vader, died on Monday at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y. He was 93.
James Earl Jones has died
(bbc.co.uk)
James Earl Jones, the Hollywood actor and voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93, his agent has said.
James Earl Jones, the Hollywood actor and voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93, his agent has said.
James Earl Jones has died
(variety.com)
James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93.
James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93.
Walter G. Ehmer, longtime Waffle House president, dies at 58
(washingtonpost.com)
Walter G. Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House, died Sept. 6, according to Georgia Tech, his alma mater. He was 58.
Walter G. Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House, died Sept. 6, according to Georgia Tech, his alma mater. He was 58.