The archbishop, a powerful force for nonviolence in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
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Desmond Tutu, Whose Voice Helped Slay Apartheid, Dies at 90
The archbishop, a powerful force for nonviolence in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
Lucía Hiriart, Powerful Wife of Chile’s Dictator, Dies at 98
Her husband, Augusto Pinochet, acknowledged that she had pushed him to participate in the 1973 coup that brought him to power in 1973.
Oriol Bohigas, Architect Who Helped Transform Barcelona, Dies at 95
He was a mastermind of the city’s overhaul in preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics, which helped turn it into a major tourist destination.
Vicente Fernández, ‘El Rey’ of Mexican Ranchera Music, Is Dead at 81
A beloved Mexican singer, Mr. Fernández was known for his powerful operatic range and marathon performances, delivered in a signature charro outfit and intricately embroidered sombrero.
Al Unser, Four-Time Winner of the Indy 500, Dies at 82
He was part of one of auto racing’s most celebrated families, whose members won the Indianapolis 500 a combined nine times.
Justo Gallego, Who Built a Cathedral, Brick by Brick, Dies at 96
A former monk, he spent decades constructing a grand edifice as an act of faith and devotion, and did so almost single-handedly.
Marie-Claire Blais, Acclaimed French Canadian Novelist, Dies at 82
Though largely unknown outside Canada, she was often ranked alongside Margaret Atwood and Alice Munro as one of the country’s greatest living writers.
Norodom Ranariddh, Royal Player in Cambodian Politics, Dies at 77
He rode a wave of royalist sentiment to win a United Nations-sponsored election in 1993, but was later ousted in a power struggle with his co-prime minister.
Dr. Sherif R. Zaki, Acclaimed Disease Detective, Dies at 65
He helped identify numerous viruses, including Covid-19, as well as the bioterrorism attack that spread anthrax in 2001.