A passionate champion of Palestinian statehood, his goal seemed to become less attainable with time. “I’m not finished with what I was born to do,” he said.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
Jonathan Sacks, the U.K.’s Inclusive Former Chief Rabbi, Dies at 72
In writings and media appearances, he took a universalist view of religion in a multicultural world — a stance that could get him in hot water with conservatives.
Gigi Proietti, Actor Who Embodied the Roman Spirit, Dies at 80
Beloved in Italy, he was best known as the star of a TV series playing a small-town police chief. He also had a long film career and a popular one-man stage show.
E.S. Reddy, Who Led U.N.’s Efforts Against Apartheid, Dies at 96
An Indian-born acolyte of Gandhi, he campaigned for boycotts, divestments and other protests against the South African government.
Sean Connery ‘Defined an Era and a Style,’ James Bond Actors Say
Other actors who have portrayed Agent 007 remembered Mr. Connery, who died at 90, for his charm, screen presence and golfing.
Sean Connery, Who Embodied James Bond and More, Dies at 90
To legions of fans who have watched a parade of actors play Agent 007, none played the part as magnetically or as indelibly as Mr. Connery.
Eitan Haber, Rabin Aide and Israeli Wordsmith, Dies at 80
Mr. Haber moved between journalism and service to the prime minister whose death he announced to the nation.
Mario Molina, 77, Dies; Sounded an Alarm on the Ozone Layer
He shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research that showed how chemicals in hair spray and other products could cause grave environmental damage.
Margaret Nolan, ‘Goldfinger’ Actress, Dies at 76
She drew fame at age 20 when she was seen painted gold in the Bond film’s opening credits. She also appeared in “A Hard Day’s Night,” with the Beatles.
The Rev. Edoardo Tamer, Who Ministered to Syrians in War, Dies at 83
Father Tamer, a Lebanese Franciscan, chose to remain behind when given the chance to leave Syria after fighting broke out. He died of Covid-19.