Obituaries

Commentary: Why the late Sam Gilliam’s inventive abstract drapes celebrated artistic difference

The Washington, D.C., artist Sam Gilliam, who died at age 88 over the weekend, crossed painting and sculpture in draped canvases.

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With roles in ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ Philip Baker Hall had a brilliant career. Off screen, he was a great neighbor and friend.

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Tony Siragusa, standout defensive lineman and sideline reporter, dies at 55
James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking ‘Hair,’ dies at 90
Clela Rorex, who endured death threats after issuing nation’s first same-sex marriage licenses, dies
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Harry Gesner, designer who created Malibu’s crested ‘Wave House,’ dies at 97
A.B. Yehoshua, Israeli author and veteran peace activist, dies at 85
From ‘Seinfeld’ to ‘Magnolia,’ journeyman character actor Philip Baker Hall dies at 90
Julee Cruise, ‘Twin Peaks’ singer and David Lynch collaborator, dies at 65
Jim Seals of ‘70s soft-rock group Seals and Crofts dies at 80