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His 1951 novel, “The Catcher in the Rye,” created a lasting allegory of teenage discontent. He refused interviews for years and published his last story in 1965. He was 91. Full obituary

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The Oscar-winning actress found triumphs in a life of tragedies. “Frequently my life has been likened to a Greek tragedy, and the actress in me cannot deny that comparison,” she wrote in her 1988 autobiography, “As I Am.” She was 84. Full obituary

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Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, the year her husband ran for vice president with John F. Kerry. The couple’s marriage unraveled years later when it was revealed that John Edwards was having an affair with a campaign videographer. She was 61. Full obituary

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President Obama’s emissary to Afghanistan and Pakistan -- a man the president called a “true giant of American foreign policy” -- was known for his ruthless negotiating style. He was 69. Full obituary

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The jazz saxophonist and flutist’s improvised solo on “I’m in the Mood for Love” became a jazz classic. A version with lyrics added became a cross-genre hit and has been recorded by Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and others. Moody was 85. Full obituary

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The native of Canada, who seemed perfectly cast as a handsome leading man when he came to Hollywood in the 1950s, had career-changing roles in the “Airplane!” and “Naked Gun” comedies. He was 84. Full obituary

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“Dandy Don” played for the Dallas Cowboys before becoming a broadcaster. He infused “Monday Night Football” with humor for 12 seasons and was the “perfect foil” to Howard Cosell. Above, he interviews Dallas coach Tom Landry. He was 72. Full obituary

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Kaufman was the legendary proprietor of the Manhattan restaurant Elaine’s, which was a scene, a clubhouse and an escape from lonely New York nights for writers, cops, politicians and superstars. Kaufman was at the center of it all, brusque and uncensored but fiercely loved by an elite group of loyal patron-friends. She was 81. Full obituary

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The film director was best known for “The Empire Strikes Back” but was a director of “extraordinary versatility,” said one movie critic. He directed more than 14 other feature films. He was 87. Full obituary

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After soaring to fame as the star of hit sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” his post-TV-series life included a stint as a shopping mall security guard and an unlikely run for California governor. he was 42. Full obituary

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Clayburgh’s Broadway and Hollywood career was highlighted by her Oscar-nominated roles in the 1970s films “An Unmarried Woman” and “Starting Over.” She also was nominated for two Emmys. She was 66. Full obituary

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The French physicist won the Nobel Prize for developing detectors that allowed near-instantaneous identification and analysis of particles produced in accelerator collisions. He was 86. Full obituary

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He made his acting debut in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ in 1955 and later directed the counterculture classic “Easy Rider.” He later descended into years of drug and alcohol abuse but made a comeback in 1986 with his Oscar-nominated role in “ Hoosiers.” He was 74. Full obituary

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The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and hall of fame inductee’s huge voice and emotive tenor influenced a generation of rock, R&B and pop singers. He was in his early 70s. Full obituary

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The longtime Hollywood publicist, who had represented a host of producers, directors and composers for four decades, was found in her car, shot in the chest. Shocked friends remember a hard-working, caring person whose clients were family. Full story

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Stuart was a leading lady in 1930s films, then gave up acting and turned to art. Her role in “Titanic” earned her an Academy Award nomination. She was 100. Full obituary

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The announcer was a familiar voice on radio and TV and in movie trailers. “Amos ‘n’ Andy” on radio and “The Red Skelton Show” on television were among his many gigs, which also included more than 2,700 movie previews. He was 98. Above, Gilmore, right, with a replica of the cruiser in “Highway Patrol,” which he narrated. Full obituary

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The British film director is best known for his 1958 documentary-style feature film about the Titanic disaster, “A Night to Remember,” but he also directed Marilyn Monroe in one of her first leading roles. He was 93. Full obituary

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Blanda’s football career spanned four decades. He almost single-handedly won five consecutive games for the Oakland Raiders. He also played for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts and Houston Oilers. He was 83. Full obituary

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The former U.S. representative from Chicago was the powerful chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and a foe of President Reagan’s policies. He was forced from office in a corruption scandal and served time in prison. He was 82. Full obituary

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The New York Giant’s home run, known as the “shot heard around the world,” gave the team the National League championship over the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951 and led broadcaster Russ Hodges to repeatedly yell, “The Giants win the pennant!” He was 86. Full obituary  (Associated Press)

The longtime Hollywood production designer shared Oscar nominations for best art direction on the films “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Gaily, Gaily,” “North by Northwest” and “The Shootist.” He was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2008. He was 100. Full obituary

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Nicknamed the Walking Man, the Silver Lake physician walked 20 to 30 miles in his neighborhood each day. He was found dead in his backyard hot tub. He was 58. Full obituary

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Wood joined the J. Paul Getty Trust after revelations about questionable expenditures and controversies over antiquities. His mandate: instill stability and restore the institution’s credibility in the art world. He was 69. Full obituary

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The former all-pro linebacker for the Rams first led Riverside International Raceway and then oversaw development of Auto Club Speedway as venues for NASCAR. He was 79. Full obituary

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He spent 14 seasons as an NFL head coach, five with St. Louis and nine with San Diego. His famed “Air Coryell” offense led the league in passing yardage every season from 1978 through 1983. He was 85. Full obituary

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Bol was a 7-foot-6 curiosity when he was drafted in 1985 by the then-Washington Bullets. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons specializing in shot-blocking, breaking a record in his rookie season. He sent millions of dollars to his native Sudan. He was 47. Full obituary

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The iconoclastic fashion designer was known for his technical and creative prowess and unconventional, sometimes macabre, work. He was 40. Full obituary

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