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Dr. Jerome Tobis dies at 96; UCI professor, physician and researcher
Dr. Jerome Tobis, who served in World War II, saw patients until a week before his death. He worked on breakthrough studies on physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation.
Norma Merrick Sklarek dies; pioneering African American architect
The first African American woman to become a licensed architect, Norma Merrick Sklarek worked on Terminal 1 at LAX and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
Nello Ferrara dies at 93; candy company executive
Nello Ferrara created Lemonheads and Atomic Fire Balls, two of the Ferrara Pan Candy Co.'s most popular candies. His father founded the Chicago firm.
Robert Hecht Jr. dies at 92; controversial dealer in classical antiquities
Robert Hecht Jr. died just weeks after his criminal trial in Rome, on charge of trafficking in looted antiquities, ended without a conviction. One of his chief clients had been the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Robert A. Citron dies at 79; space visionary
An entrepreneur and engineer who helped commercialize space, Robert A. Citron collaborated on a transportation module for the space shuttle.
PASSINGS: Jim Lloyd, Harry Keough, Antoni Tapies, Florence Green
Jim Lloyd, former West Covina congressman, dies at 89; Harry Keough, American soccer legend, dies at 84; Antoni Tapies, Spanish art figure, dies at 88; Florence Green, last known World War I veteran, dies at 110.
Roger Boisjoly dies at 73; engineer tried to halt Challenger launch
The night before the 1986 explosion, Boisjoly and four others argued that joints in the shuttle's boosters couldn't withstand a cold-weather launch.
Yuri Rasovsky dies at 67; big name in radio dramas, audio books
With his award-winning productions, Yuri Rasovsky helped bring radio drama back from near-extinction. His 'genius for conceiving and executing scholarly projects of immense scope' earned him praise.
PASSINGS: Mike deGruy, Zalman King
Mike deGruy, award-winning nature cinematographer, dies at 60; Zalman King, writer-producer of '9 1/2 Weeks,' dies at 70
Dorothea Tanning dies at 101; artist and poet married Max Ernst
Known as 'the last living Surrealist,' Dorothea Tanning created paintings and sculptures and mingled with luminaries. Later in life, she focused on writing. Her works garnered strong reviews.
Ben Gazzara dies at 81; veteran actor of stage and screen
In a 60-year career that began on stage, the gravel-voiced Ben Gazzara appeared in more than 100 films and TV movies. He also starred in the 1960s series 'Run for Your Life,' enjoyed a renaissance in the '90s and won an Emmy in 2002.
PASSINGS: Patricia A. Disney, Warren Lockhart, Charla Krupp, King Stitt, Joaquin Martinez
Patricia A. Disney, philanthropist and ex-wife of Walt Disney's nephew Roy, dies at 77; Warren Lockhart, producer of noted documentary who also worked on 'Peanuts' shows, dies at 71; Charla Krupp, author of 'How Not to Look Old,' dies at 58; King Stitt, pioneer of rap reggae, dies at 72; Joaquin Martinez, character actor known for western roles, dies at 81
Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua dies at 88; archbishop of Philadelphia
Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, who was the archbishop of Philadelphia, dies at 88. Late in his career he was accused of ignoring the sexual abuse of children by hundreds of priests.
Wislawa Szymborska dies at 88; Nobel-winning Polish poet
Wislawa Szymborska won the literature prize in 1996 and wrote about the nature of the soul, totalitarianism and death — with beguiling clarity and a sense of wonder.
Mike Kelley dies at 57; L.A. contemporary artist
Mike Kelley's psychologically complex work was instrumental in making L.A. an international capital of contemporary art.
Don Cornelius dies at 75; creator of 'Soul Train'
The groundbreaking show helped bring black music, dance, fashion and style to mainstream America.
Angelo Dundee dies at 90; corner man for Ali, Leonard
Dundee was Muhammad Ali's trainer for the Fight of the Century, the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila, and in Leonard's corner for his No Mas match against Roberto Duran.
PASSINGS: Dick Kniss, Kazimierz Smolen, Miguel Nazar Haro, Dimitra Arliss, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Dick Kniss, bass player, dies at 74; Kazimierz Smolen, Auschwitz survivor who headed museum at death camp site, dies at 91; Miguel Nazar Haro, former leader of Mexico's domestic spy agency, dies at 87; Dimitra Arliss, actress, dies at 79; Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, former Italian president, dies at 93
John D. Lowry dies at 79; innovative film-restoration executive
John D. Lowry's technology saved many early films and returned classics including "Casablanca" and "Star Wars" to a pristine state for DVD release.
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