Daniel Williams Has Died
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
"Goodwill", key member of the SoCal Python Community has passed away
(socalpython.org)
In early May of 2025, the long-standing SoCal Python organizer Michael Ryabushkin—known to many as goodwill—passed away.
In early May of 2025, the long-standing SoCal Python organizer Michael Ryabushkin—known to many as goodwill—passed away.
Remembering IBM Researcher Dick Garwin
(research.ibm.com)
The longtime IBM researcher and Fellow Emeritus, who advised every president from Eisenhower to Obama, has passed away at 97. His work in physics was as varied as it was influential.
The longtime IBM researcher and Fellow Emeritus, who advised every president from Eisenhower to Obama, has passed away at 97. His work in physics was as varied as it was influential.
Former Supreme Court justice David Souter has died
(npr.org)
Former Justice David Souter, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 but surprised Republicans by joining the court's more liberal wing, has died in his home in New Hampshire, the court announced Friday. He was 85.
Former Justice David Souter, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 but surprised Republicans by joining the court's more liberal wing, has died in his home in New Hampshire, the court announced Friday. He was 85.
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104
(nytimes.com)
Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code breaker during World War II who was among the last survivors of a top-secret team of women that unscrambled messages to and from German U-boats, died on April 18 in Aspinwall, Pa. She was 104.
Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code breaker during World War II who was among the last survivors of a top-secret team of women that unscrambled messages to and from German U-boats, died on April 18 in Aspinwall, Pa. She was 104.
Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
(nytimes.com)
Mike Wood was a young father when his toddler’s struggles to read led him to develop one of a generation’s most fondly remembered toys.
Mike Wood was a young father when his toddler’s struggles to read led him to develop one of a generation’s most fondly remembered toys.
Pope Francis Died
(nytimes.com)
Pope Francis, who rose from modest means in Argentina to become the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, who clashed bitterly with traditionalists in his push for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, and who spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of the planet, died on Monday at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88.
Pope Francis, who rose from modest means in Argentina to become the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, who clashed bitterly with traditionalists in his push for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, and who spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of the planet, died on Monday at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88.
Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
(nytimes.com)
Mike Wood was a young father when his toddler’s struggles to read led him to develop one of a generation’s most fondly remembered toys.
Mike Wood was a young father when his toddler’s struggles to read led him to develop one of a generation’s most fondly remembered toys.
Mario Vargas Llosa has died
(nytimes.com)
The Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa was the world’s savviest and most accomplished political novelist.
The Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa was the world’s savviest and most accomplished political novelist.
Former BCPL compiler maintainer Simon Langley has died
(ycombinator.com)
Former BCPL compiler maintainer Simon Langley has died
Former BCPL compiler maintainer Simon Langley has died
W.G. Sebald and the Politics of Melancholy
(newrepublic.com)
W.G. Sebald’s premature death from a heart attack, in December 2001, at 57—months after the publication of his novel Austerlitz propelled him to the height of his literary fame—has left his readers wanting more, and ever since, his publishers have increasingly delved deeper into his oeuvre for posthumous releases.
W.G. Sebald’s premature death from a heart attack, in December 2001, at 57—months after the publication of his novel Austerlitz propelled him to the height of his literary fame—has left his readers wanting more, and ever since, his publishers have increasingly delved deeper into his oeuvre for posthumous releases.
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and The Doors, dies aged 65
(theguardian.com)
Val Kilmer, the actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors, has died at the age of 65.
Val Kilmer, the actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors, has died at the age of 65.
Gene Hackman has died
(theguardian.com)
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.
Gene Hackman : Hollywood legend dies aged 95
(bbc.com)
Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
(theguardian.com)
Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island for more than three decades, has died at the age of 85.
Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island for more than three decades, has died at the age of 85.
David Lodge, British novelist who satirized academic life, has died
(nytimes.com)
David Lodge, the erudite author of academic comedy and a wide-ranging literary critic, died on Wednesday in Birmingham, England. He was 89.
David Lodge, the erudite author of academic comedy and a wide-ranging literary critic, died on Wednesday in Birmingham, England. He was 89.
Tell HN: John Friel my father, internet pioneer and creator of QModem, has died
(ycombinator.com)
Tell HN: John Friel my father, internet pioneer and creator of QModem, has died
Tell HN: John Friel my father, internet pioneer and creator of QModem, has died
We Should Have Listened to Jimmy Carter
(jalopnik.com)
President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old.
President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old.
Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92
(bbc.com)
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92.
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92.
DJ Alfredo, a pioneer of "Balearic Beats", has died
(theguardian.com)
DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance music culture, has died aged 71.
DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance music culture, has died aged 71.
Gordon Mah Ung has died
(pcworld.com)
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Christopher Hitchens Epigrams That Aged Like Fine Wine
(stevestewartwilliams.com)
The iconoclastic journalist Christopher Hitchens died twelve years ago today, after a brief but spirited battle with cancer.
The iconoclastic journalist Christopher Hitchens died twelve years ago today, after a brief but spirited battle with cancer.
HowStuffWorks founder Marshall Brain sent final email before sudden death
(arstechnica.com)
The week before Thanksgiving, Marshall Brain sent a final email to his colleagues at North Carolina State University. "I have just been through one of the most demoralizing, depressing, humiliating, unjust processes possible with the university," wrote the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and director of NC State's Engineering Entrepreneurs Program. Hours later, campus police found that Brain had died by suicide.
The week before Thanksgiving, Marshall Brain sent a final email to his colleagues at North Carolina State University. "I have just been through one of the most demoralizing, depressing, humiliating, unjust processes possible with the university," wrote the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and director of NC State's Engineering Entrepreneurs Program. Hours later, campus police found that Brain had died by suicide.
Thomas E. Kurtz, a Creator of Basic Computer Language, Dies at 96
(nytimes.com)
Thomas E. Kurtz, a pioneering mathematician at Dartmouth and an inventor of the simplified computer programming language known as BASIC, which allowed students to easily operate early computers and eventually propelled generations into the world of personal computing, died on Tuesday in Lebanon, N.H. He was 96.
Thomas E. Kurtz, a pioneering mathematician at Dartmouth and an inventor of the simplified computer programming language known as BASIC, which allowed students to easily operate early computers and eventually propelled generations into the world of personal computing, died on Tuesday in Lebanon, N.H. He was 96.
Thomas E. Kurtz has died
(computerhistory.org)
With deep sadness, we say goodbye to computer pioneer Thomas Kurtz.
With deep sadness, we say goodbye to computer pioneer Thomas Kurtz.
Thomas Kurtz, Co-Creator of Basic, Has Passed
(legacy.com)
Hanover, NH - Thomas Eugene Kurtz died peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, November 12, 2024, at the age of 96.
Hanover, NH - Thomas Eugene Kurtz died peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, November 12, 2024, at the age of 96.
Steven Rudich (1961-2024)
(computationalcomplexity.org)
Complexity theorist Steven Rudich passed away on October 29 at the age of 63.
Complexity theorist Steven Rudich passed away on October 29 at the age of 63.
Celebrating the Life of Aaron Swartz: Aaron Swartz Day 2024
(eff.org)
Aaron Swartz was a digital rights champion who believed deeply in keeping the internet open. His life was cut short in 2013, after federal prosecutors charged him under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for systematically downloading academic journal articles from the online database JSTOR. Facing the prospect of a long and unjust sentence, Aaron died by suicide at the age of 26. EFF was proud to call Aaron a friend and ally.
Aaron Swartz was a digital rights champion who believed deeply in keeping the internet open. His life was cut short in 2013, after federal prosecutors charged him under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for systematically downloading academic journal articles from the online database JSTOR. Facing the prospect of a long and unjust sentence, Aaron died by suicide at the age of 26. EFF was proud to call Aaron a friend and ally.