From 1999: Charlotte Perriand, Designer, Is Dead at 96
Le Corbusier famously told her, “We don’t embroider cushions here,” when she […]
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From 2014: Maya Angelou, Lyrical Witness of the Jim Crow South, Dies at 86
Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among […]
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From 2004: Estée Lauder, Pursuer of Beauty and Cosmetics Titan, Dies at 97
Her company, known for its creams, powders, ointments and perfumes, was estimated […]
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From 1962: Brilliant Stardom and Personal Tragedy Punctuated the Life of Marilyn Monroe
One of the most famous stars in Hollywood, she suffered severe setbacks […]
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From 1977: Maria Callas, 53, Is Dead of Heart Attack in Paris
Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences […]
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From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide Influence
Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, […]
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From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27
A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take […]
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Druski Talks About His Influences, Hollywood Ambitions and Timothée Chalamet
The comedian is building a galaxy of collaborators — Timothée Chalamet, Kai […]
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From 1992: Audre Lorde, 58, a Poet, Memoirist and Lecturer, Dies
Her large body of work, which included poetry, essays and autobiography, reflected […]
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From 1967: Dorothy Parker, Literary Wit, Dies at Age 73
She enjoyed a lifelong reputation as a glittering, annihilating humorist. For her […]
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