Obituary
Instances
Lloyd Morrisett, a Founder of ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 93
Russi Taylor, the Voice of Minnie Mouse and ‘Simpsons’ Characters, Dies at 75
Gregory Allen Howard, Screenwriter of ‘Remember the Titans,’ Dies at 70
L. Jay Oliva, Who Led the Rise of N.Y.U. in the ’90s, Dies at 80
A. Whitney Ellsworth, First Publisher of New York Review, Dies at 75
Jackson Gillis, Prolific Writer of TV Drama, Dies at 93
Kevin Conroy, Who Gave Voice to Batman for 3 Decades, Dies at 66
Emily Squires, Emmy-Winning Director of ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 71
Georgia Lee (1926–2016)
Stephen Hillenburg, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator, Dies at 57
Max von Sydow, Star of ‘Seventh Seal’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 90
Sam Spence, Who Set the Fierce Dance of the N.F.L. to Music in Film, Dies at 88
Levi Stubbs, 72, Powerful Voice for Four Tops, Dies
David Berman, Silver Jews Leader and Indie-Rock Poet, Dies at 52
Glen A. Larson, Producer of ‘Knight Rider’ and ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ Is Dead at 77
Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Lou Grant’ and ‘Up,’ Dies at 91
John Lawrence, Plaintiff in Gay Rights Case, Dies at 68
Casey Kasem, Wholesome Voice of Pop Radio, Dies at 82
Bill Gates Sr., Who Guided Billionaire Son’s Philanthropy, Dies at 94
Kenneth Gibson, 86, Dies; Newark Mayor Broke Race Barrier in Northeast
Kenneth Mars, Comedic Actor in TV and Film, Dies at 75
Kenneth Cooper, Harpsichordist With Improviser’s Gift, Dies at 79
Kenneth Dover, a Provocative Scholar of Ancient Greek Literature, Dies at 89
Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
Chuck McCann, Zany Comic in Early Children’s TV, Dies at 83
Wayne Allwine, Mickey’s Voice, Dies at 62
Eric Taylor, Poetic Texas Singer-Songwriter, Is Dead at 70