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Thomas Gold 2004 Deaths
Thomas GoldAge: 84 astrophysicist known for his unconventional and often controversial theories, including the steady-state theory of the cosmology, which stated the universe is infinite and…Beatrice Straight 2001 Deaths
Beatrice StraightAge: 86 actress who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1977 for her performance in Network and a Tony Award in 1953 for her role as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible.Died…Olivia Goldsmith 2004 Deaths
Olivia GoldsmithAge: 54 writer whose satirical debut novel, The First Wives Club, about three women whose husbands left them for younger brides, became a bestseller and a hit movie. Died: New…Martin Stern, Jr. 2001 Deaths
Martin Stern, Jr.Age: 84 architect who designed several bold skyscrapers that line Las Vegas's strip, including the Sahara. He's also responsible for Los Angeles's Ships coffee shops, which…Ed Clark 2000 Deaths
Ed ClarkAge: 88 Life photographer known for his captivating, often intimate, photographs of presidents and other luminaries. His 1945 shot of a weeping accordion player symbolized the country…José Quintero Biography
José QuinteroAge: 74 director whose staging of Eugene O'Neill plays sparked a worldwide O'Neill revival. His skill earned him four Tony Award nominations and made him a major figure in Off-…Pernell Whitaker
Pernell WhitakerBorn: Jan. 2, 1964Boxer won Olympic gold medal as lightweight in 1984; won 4 world championships as lightweight, jr. welterweight, welterweight and jr. middleweight; outfought…Mario Puzo 1999 Deaths
Mario PuzoAge: 78 author who penned The Godfather, a bestseller that would later be made into one of the most popular movies of all-time. He also wrote the follow-up novels in the Godfather…Marvin Harris 2001 Deaths
Marvin HarrisAge: 74 controversial anthropologist who was described as “a storm center in his field” by the Washington Post. He was an expert in the theory of cultural materialism and…Carl Mydans 2004 Deaths
Carl MydansAge: 97 photographer who worked for Life magazine for 36 years. He shot his most memorable images during World War II. They include one of Gen. Douglas MacArthur walking through…Trending
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