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James Crumley dies at 68; author of poetic 'hard-boiled detective' books
James Crumley, a crime novelist whose hardened detectives worked cases in dingy Montana bars and other rough hangouts around Big Sky Country, has died after years of poor health. He was 68.
Los Angeles Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 9:58 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Photo from Yahoo! Last of Steinways to run piano-maker dies at 93
AP - Henry Z. Steinway, the great-grandson of the founder of the legendary piano-making company his family started in 1853, is dead. He was 93.
Yahoo!  –  Sep 19, 2008 11:34 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Lynn Kohlman dies at 62; model and photographer was muse to top designers
Lynn Kohlman, a fashion model and photographer who worked with the creative teams of top New York designers Perry Ellis, Tommy Hilfiger and Donna Karan, has died. She was 62.
Los Angeles Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Philip E. Clapp dies at 54; activist worked on clean air, global warming issues
Philip E. Clapp, an environmental advocate with decades of Washington experience who was known for his work on clean air and global warming issues, has died. He was 54.
Los Angeles Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Lynn Kohlman, 62, Model and Muse, Dies
Ms. Kohlman was a successful fashion model of the 1970s whose slightly androgynous look became an inspiration to the designers Perry Ellis and Donna Karan.
New York Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 06:20 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Henry Z. Steinway, Piano Maker, Dies at 93
Mr. Steinway, the great-grandson of the founder, was last family member to run the piano-making company his family started in 1853.
New York Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 04:50 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Robert Steinberg, Chocolate Maker, Dies at 61
Dr. Steinberg was a food-loving doctor who threw himself into the chocolate business, eventually helping to make one of the most highly regarded fine American chocolates.
New York Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 04:43 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
S. A. Kliment, 78, Architect and Editor, Is Dead
Mr. Kliment was an architect who steered Architectural Record through the economic straits of the 1990s.
New York Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Clay Felker Tribute Set
A memorial tribute to the magazine editor Clay Felker will be held Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street, in Manhattan.
New York Times  –  Sep 19, 2008 04:38 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Georgi Kitov
Archaeologist who unearthed a remarkable Thracian treasure trove in Bulgaria's ?Valley of the Kings'.
Telegraph.co.uk  –  Sep 18, 2008 10:26 PM [GMT]  –  comment?