Obituaries
Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA’s Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, a groundbreaking computer scientist who led the team that created the onboard flight software for NASA’s moon-bound Apollo program and later in life was celebrated as a powerful symbol of women in technology, has died.
Dennis Haskins, principal on TV’s ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
The actor portrayed Richard Belding on the show, as well as in the spinoff series “Saved by the Bell: The New Class.”
Singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56
Singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Duncan Sheik has died, according to a post on his Instagram account.
Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87
Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, has sewn his final stitch.
Robin Morgan, poet and second-wave feminist who is credited with coining ‘herstory,’ dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died.
Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80
Actor Tim Curry, best know for his memorable role as Dr.
Bonnie Tyler, singer famed for ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies at 75
LONDON — Legendary pop singer Bonnie Tyler, who became a known for hits including “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died after weeks in the hospital, her family said Thursday.
Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board whose economic prowess was indelibly marred for some by his actions leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, has died.
A founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France
A founder of global gaming company Ubisoft, maker of Assassin’s Creed, was killed in a plane crash in western France, authorities said Saturday
Stacey King, a 3-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, dies at 59
Former Chicago Bulls star and NBA broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59, the team announced Sunday