Obituaries
Greek composer Vangelis, who wrote the Academy Award-winning score for ‘Chariots of Fire,’ dies at 79.
May 19, 2022
Entertainment & Arts
Greek pop composer Vangelis, who has given only five public recitals of his electronic music in the last 12 years, performed Wednesday in London’s High Court in a copyright case.
Feb. 12, 1987
Oscar-winning Greek composer Vangelis was cleared of plagiarism charges by Britain’s High Court in London Wednesday.
Feb. 19, 1987
The electronic orchestra came to Royce Hall with a sound and fury Friday night via the gifted hands of Greek composer-keyboardist Vangelis.
Nov. 10, 1986
World & Nation
On trial for murder in Wisconsin, defendant Chai Soua Vang testifies that three of the six killed in November deserved to die.
Sept. 16, 2005
Mystery: Friends of Californian Michael Vang, seeking more help from U.S. officials, fear his fate may be linked to opposition to Laos’ Communist government.
Sept. 28, 1999
Federal charges dropped against Hmong leader Vang Pao
Sept. 19, 2009
California
The fabled soldier was a key ally to the United States during the Vietnam War.
Jan. 7, 2011
Vang Pao dies at 81; exiled Hmong general
A Wisconsin panel rejects Chai Soua Vang’s contention that he killed members of a hunting party last year in self-defense.
Sept. 17, 2005