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Gavin Creel, Tony-winning musical theater actor, dies at 48

After earning a Tony nomination for his work in "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Mr. Creel found continued success in a string of Broadway revivals including “La Cage aux Folles,” “Hair,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Into the Woods.”

Esther Adler, Kristallnacht witness who kept memories alive through writing and teaching, dies at 100
Mrs. Adler was “a brilliant educator” who brought history alive through her own observations of life in Germany under Hitler, said Lori Lefkovitz, a Northeastern University professor.

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Willie Nelson once likened Mr. Kristofferson’s lyrics to great literature “whether you sing them or read them. They’re words to live by, and that’s about as much praise as you can say about any writer.”

Hassan Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for decades, killed at 64

The leader of the militant Hezbollah organization in Lebanon for more than three decades, he built it into a domestic political force and a potent regional military power.

Bill Lucy, pioneering labor and civil rights leader, dies at 90
He was instrumental in popularizing a four-word evocation of self-esteem and dignity — “I Am a Man,” which doubled as a demand for respect — that was embraced by the Civil Rights Movement.

Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, 103, dies; his tenure leading UNESCO was stormy
A Senegalese civil servant and politician, Amadou Mahtar M’Bow became the first Black African to head a major international organization when he was elected director general of UNESCO.

Masamitsu Yoshioka, last of Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack force, dies at 106
“Now I think of the men who were on board those ships we torpedoed. I think of the people who died because of me. They were young men, just like we were,” said Mr. Yoshioka in a 2023 interview.

Frances Conley, neurosurgeon who fought sexism in medicine, dies at 84
When Dr. Conley enrolled at Stanford medical school as one of 12 women in a class of 60, the medical field, long open only to men, had begun to broaden opportunities for women.

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Maggie Smith, actress beloved by fans of Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ has died

An Oscar winner in 1969 for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," Maggie Smith won new fans in the 21st century as Hogwarts professor Minerva McGonagall and the dowager Countess of Grantham.

Michael Valentine, guru of radar detector technology, dies at 74

Within an automotive subculture, he was regarded as a tech rebel who helped reset the never-ending duel between police looking for speeders and drivers seeking not to get nabbed.

Cat Glover, who danced, sang with Prince, dies at 62

The grace that Prince, a perfectionist in his productions, allowed Ms. Glover was palpable in their appearances together.

Richard Dyer, who wrote a symphony of classical music reviews for the Globe, dies at 82

Mr. Dyer, a two-time winner of the Deems Taylor Award for distinguished music criticism, “was a gifted stylist, scarily prolific, supremely cultivated, and a phenomenal reporter,” a colleague said.

Caterina Valente, international singing star, dies at 93

The European singing and television star sang in 11 languages and was a popular guest on American variety shows.

Fredric Jameson, critic who linked literature to capitalism, dies at 90

Mr. Jameson, one of the world’s leading literary theorists, brought his brand of rigorous, incisive Marxist criticism to topics as broad as German opera, sci-fi films, and luxury hotel design.

Benny Golson, jazz saxophonist and composer of surpassing grace, dies at 95

Benny Golson, a preeminent tenor saxophonist who was also the composer of such elegant jazz standards as “I Remember Clifford,” “Along Came Betty” and “Whisper Not,” died Sept. 21 at his home in Manhattan. He was 95.

Dick Moss, the lawyer who won free agency for baseball players, dies at age 93

By winning his case, Mr. Moss set the stage for more control for professional athletes over their careers and more money for their bank accounts.