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All Recent Obituaries

The list below reflects deaths and obituaries of both famous people and deserving but less known recent deaths.
In order to see a summary of the obituary simply place your mouse cursor over the name of the deceased. To see the full article from the newspaper just click on the headline.

Paul Conrad, Cartoonist, Dies at 86

Mr. Conrad, a political cartoonist, won three Pulitzer Prizes and used his pencil to poke at politicians for more than 50 years.

Larry Ashmead, Editor With an Eye for Talent, Dies at 78

Mr. Ashmead one of America’s most successful book editors, handling best-selling writers like Susan Isaacs, Tony Hillerman, Isaac Asimov and Quentin Crisp.

Robert Schimmel, 60, Provocative Comic, Dies

Mr. Schimmel, a comedian, was known for his direct, often scatological approach.

Frank C. Garland Dies at 60; Linked Vitamin Deficiency to Some Cancers

An epidemiologist, Dr. Garland’s work helped establish a link between vitamin D deficiency and some cancers, including colon and breast cancer.

Mick Lally, Irish Actor and Founder of the Druid Theater, Dies at 64

Mr. Lally’s troupe has received international acclaim for its productions of works by Irish playwrights, especially J. M. Synge and Martin McDonagh.

Raimon Panikkar, Catholic Theologian, Is Dead at 91

Mr. Panikkar was a Roman Catholic whose embrace of Hindu scriptures and Buddhism made him an influential voice for promoting dialogue between the world’s religions.

George Hitchcock, Kayak Magazine Founder, Dies at 96

Mr. Hitchcock, a playwright and poet himself, included a wide variety of poets and writers in his literary magazine.

Anton Geesink, Medalist Who Helped Popularize Judo, Dies at 76

Geesink stunned Japan when he defeated Japanese opponents to win the 1961 world title and capture a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Vance Bourjaily, Novelist Exploring Postwar America, Dies at 87

Mr. Bourjaily’s novels often explored what it meant to be an American at a particular historical moment.

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