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June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73
Mr. Jones, a former quarterback himself, coached the Atlanta Falcons for three seasons in the 1990s before his stint at the University of Hawaii.
Jerry Koosman, who helped the Miracle Mets win the World Series, has died
The Mets retired Mr. Koosman’s number, 36, in 2021. He also pitched for Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85
Ms. Sommer worked in mostly comedies with some of the biggest stars of the time, including Paul Newman in “The Prize,” Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther film “A Shot in the Dark,” James Garner and Dick Van Dyke in “The Art of Love.”
Patrick Stewart, titan of screen and stage, dies at 86
The actor known best for his roles in the “Star Trek” and "X-Men" franchises was also regarded as a giant of the stage in Britain and beyond.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, who helped end one-party rule in Mexico, dies at 92
His sway over the Mexican people was so great that he could have, with a few words, set off a bloody civil war after obvious fraud in the 1988 presidential election robbed him of the victory that many believed was his.
Barbara Barrie, Oscar nominee known for mom roles and more, has died
To movie fans, she was probably best known as an Indiana teenager’s supportive mother in “Breaking Away” (1979). She was also nominated for several theater roles.
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro, and 9/11 cases, dies at 92
Mr. Hellerstein died Wednesday morning while surrounded by his family, Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain said in a statement.
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Huerta’s resolve cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons, and feminist activists.