Obits
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Adolfo ‘Shabba-Doo’ Quinones, Pioneering Hip-Hop Dancer and ‘Breakin’ Star, Dies at 65
Actor and choreographer was a member of The Original Lockers and innovated the “locking” style of dance
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Howard Rubenstein, Public Relations Legend, Dies at 88
The New York public relations wizard worked for Columbia University, the Yankees, the Metropolitan Opera and even Donald Trump
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Louisiana Representative-Elect Dies of COVID-19 Just 5 Days Before Taking Office
Luke Letlow was elected to replace Rep. Ralph Abraham, who retires at the end of the current term
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Joe Clark, ‘Lean on Me’ High School Principal, Dies at 82
Morgan Freeman portrayed Clark in the memorable 1989 film
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Marcus D’Amico, ‘Tales of the City’ Actor, Dies at 55
U.K.-based theater actor received an Olivier Award nomination for his role in the 1992 production of “Angels in America”
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William Link, ‘Columbo’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Co-Creator, Dies at 87
Prolific TV writer was known for a decades-long partnership with Richard Levinson
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Nick McGlashan, ‘Deadliest Catch’ Deck Boss, Dies at 33
Seventh-generation fisherman appeared on 78 episodes of the Discovery show across seven years
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Tuck Tucker, Prolific Animator Whose Work Includes ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Hey Arnold,’ Dies at 59
Tucker ‘s other credits include stints on “The Simpsons” and “The Fairly OddParents” among many others
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Phil Niekro, Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher, Dies at 81
Niekro played for 24 seasons, including 20 with the Atlanta Braves
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Jonathan Huber, Pro Wrestler Known as Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, Dies at 41
Huber wrestled as Lee for All Elite Wrestling and as Harper with WWE
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KT Oslin, ’80s Ladies’ Country Singer, Dies at 78 After COVID Diagnosis
The singer was a three-time Grammy winner
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Robert Werden, Longtime Oscars Publicist, Dies at 94
AMPAS member also worked as a unit publicist on films such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Pennies From Heaven” and “Superman”
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Ann Reinking, Tony Winner and Star of Broadway’s ‘Chicago,’ Dies at 71
Legendary dancer and choreographer was longtime protégée of Bob Fosse
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John le Carré, Famed Author Who Reinvented Spy Novels, Dies at 89
The British novelist’s works include “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” “The Little Drummer Girl” and “The Constant Gardener”
