Obituaries

William Blinn established himself as one of TV’s premier writers and loved going to the set. ‘I love the mechanics of it. I love the process,’ he said.

Samsung says Lee Kun-Hee, the ailing chairman of Samsung Electronics, died Sunday with his family by his side.

Texas country singer and songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker, who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at 78.

As an intern, Barrera shot black-and-white photos of everyday moments in overlooked Latino communities, which his team felt were covered only when crime occurred. Their project won the 1984 public service award, despite initial skepticism from The Times’ editor.

Marge Champion, a longtime dancer, Emmy-winning choreographer and motion reference for Disney’s “Snow White,” dies at 101.

James Randi, the magician and skeptic who helped expose Uri Geller, who claimed to bend spoons with his mind, has died at 92.

With Steve Winwood as lead vocalist, the Spencer Davis Group had two No. 1 U.K. singles: ‘Keep On Running’ and ‘Somebody Help Me.’

James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died of liver cancer at the age of 58.

Also was CEO of housing lender Fannie Mae in the 1990s.

Among the bands that made their mark on Slash Records were X, the Germs, Los Lobos, the Blasters and the Violent Femmes.

Tony-nominated actor Anthony Chisholm, a familiar face to Center Theatre Group patrons, has died at 77.