Seijun Suzuki, Director Of Delirious Thrillers, Dies At Age 93
These days, Suzuki's Branded to Kill is widely seen as a masterpiece; when he made the absurdist thriller in 1967, he was fired.
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The World's Foremost Authority Has Died: Prof. Irwin Corey Was 102
Who else could have appeared in the 1976 film Car Wash — and also accept a National Book Award on behalf of the reclusive Thomas Pynchon?
Sammy Lee Climbed Above Racism, Dove Into Olympic History
Sammy Lee, a Korean War veteran and the first American platform diver to win gold in consecutive Olympics, dies of pneumonia at the age of 96.
Leon Russell Dies; Southern Rock Legend Was 74
A native of Oklahoma, Russell's talents gave him the unique ability to span country and gospel, blues and rock.
Japanese Climber Junko Tabei, First Woman To Conquer Mount Everest, Dies At 77
"We were told we should be raising children instead," Junko Tabei said of the all-female expedition she helped lead on Everest in 1975.
$1 Million Of Frugal Librarian's Bequest To N.H. School Goes To Football Scoreboard
A New Hampshire native, Robert Morin was known for his affection for movies and books. He left $4 million to the University of New Hampshire.
Jerry Heller, Music Mogul Who Worked With N.W.A, Dies At 75
A native of Shaker Heights in Cleveland, Ohio, Jerry Heller worked with rock stars as an agent, promoter and manager before meeting a young rapper named Eazy-E.
Beyond 'Mrs. Jones': Billy Paul's Music You Might Not Have Heard
Two things help explain Billy Paul's unique vocal style: his early dreams of playing saxophone, and his emulation of female jazz singers such as Billie Holiday.
Chyna, Legendary Pro Wrestler And Entertainer, Has Died At Age 45
With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.
5 Things You Should Know About Merle Haggard
"I was probably the most incorrigible child you could ever meet," the legendary singer once told NPR. "I was already on the way to prison before I realized it."