A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
Patrick Ryan, ‘Terror Priest’ Who Aided the I.R.A., Is Dead at 94
He funneled cash and weapons to the Irish Republican Army from Libya, and was involved in bombings that targeted Margaret Thatcher and others, killing scores of people.
Shunsaku Tamiya, Who Brought Perfection to Plastic Replica Models, Dies at 90
He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy.
Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis
He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.
Felix Baumgartner, Professional Daredevil, Dies Paragliding at 56
Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” Mr. Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space in 2012.
Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver Who Jumped From the Edge of Space, Dies Paragliding at 56
Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” he jumped from the edge of space in 2012.
Henry Mount Charles, Whose Castle Was a Mecca for Rock, Dies at 74
To preserve his Irish manor, he staged concerts on its grounds, drawing the likes of U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Madonna, 50 Cent and the Rolling Stones as well as tens of thousands of fans.
Norman Tebbit, Conservative Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94
He was a potential prime minister until he left high office to care for his wife, who was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army.
David Mabuza, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dies at 64
Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.
Sandy Gall, Reporter Who Covered a Half-Century of Wars, Dies at 97
He was in intrepid journalist in Vietnam, Africa and the Middle East before becoming a mainstay news presenter on British TV.