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Al Hirt
"The King of the Trumpet" is gone.
Associated Press Apr 28, 1999
Liz Tilberis
Harper's Bazaar editor in chief, a legend in the world of fashion, dies of cancer at 51.
By Janelle Brown Apr 22, 1999
Señor Wences
The master ventriloquist who delighted "Ed Sullivan Show" audiences with his improvised puppets dies at age 103.
Associated Press Apr 20, 1999
Skip Spence
His troubled life might serve as a parable of the dark side of the '60s -- but his amazing music lives on.
By Johnny Angel Apr 19, 1999
Anthony Newley
The British star of "Stop the World -- I Want to Get Off" and "Doctor Doolittle" and former husband of Joan Collins dies of cancer.
Associated Press Apr 15, 1999
BoxCar Willie
Best-known for his songs about trains and his adopted hobo persona, an unusual entertainer passes on.
NO BYLINE Apr 14, 1999
Red Norvo
The jazz world may have written off this mallet instrument pioneer, but his musical legacy speaks for itself.
By Ted Gioia Apr 12, 1999
Dusty Springfield 1939-1999
An appreciation by Joyce Millman
By Joyce Millman Mar 4, 1999
Our American Friend
Christopher Hitchens pays tribute to the late movie star James Stewart
By Christopher Hitchens Jul 11, 1997
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