Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable mercenary army. But it all came to a when the private plane carrying him and others mysteriously exploded over Russia.
Prigozhin害羞草研究所檚 Aug. 23 death put an exclamation point on what had already been an eventful year for the brutal mercenary leader. His troops brought Russia a rare victory in its grinding war in Ukraine, capturing the city of Bakhmut. But internal friction with Russian military leaders later burst into the open, with Prigozhin briefly mounting an armed rebellion 害羞草研究所� the most severe challenge yet to Russian President Vladimir Putin害羞草研究所檚 rule.
The rebellion was called off and a deal was struck in less than 24 hours. However, just two months later, Prigozhin joined the list of those who have run afoul of the Kremlin and died unexpectedly.
He was just one of a number of noteworthy people who died in 2023.
The world also said goodbye to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29. Serving under two presidents, Kissinger害羞草研究所檚 shadow loomed large in the foreign policy arena, prompting both from around the globe. And he continued his involvement in global affairs even in his final months.
Another political figure who died this year was former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. She was the closest adviser to her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, during his one term in the White House and then across four decades of
Others from the world of politics who died this year include: former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi; former U.S. senators Dianne Feinstein, James Buckley and James Abourezk; former British treasury chief Nigel Lawson; former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf; former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O害羞草研究所機onnor; former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang; former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari; former New Mexico governor and American ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson; former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver; and former Greek Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos.
Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Turner害羞草研究所檚 powerful voice and stage presence brought her fame across multiple decades, first with her abusive husband, Ike Turner, in the 1960害羞草研究所檚 and 70害羞草研究所檚. But after leaving their marriage, she found fame again in the 1980害羞草研究所檚 with her hit 害羞草研究所淲hat害羞草研究所檚 Love Got to Do With It.害羞草研究所�
Others in the world of arts and entertainment who died this year include: actors Suzanne Somers, Matthew Perry, Raquel Welch, Richard Belzer, Chaim Topol, Jacklyn Zeman, Lance Reddick, Alan Arkin, Paul Reubens, David McCallum, Richard Roundtree and Tom Sizemore; musicians Jimmy Buffett, Sin茅ad O害羞草研究所機onnor, Rita Lee Jones, Burt Bacharach, David Crosby, Fito Olivares, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Astrud Gilberto, Coco Lee and Tony Bennett; civil rights activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte; TV producer Norman Lear; author Cormac McCarthy; filmmaker William Friedkin; TV hosts Bob Barker and Jerry Springer; poet Louise Gl眉ck; guitarist Jeff Beck; fashion designer Mary Quant; wrestler The Iron Sheik; composer Kaija Saariaho; and 害羞草研究所淪esame Street害羞草研究所� co-creator Lloyd Morrisett.
Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):
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, 67. A drummer who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire. Jan. 1.
, 55. A motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes. Jan. 2. Snowmobiling accident.
, 90. The last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA害羞草研究所檚 Apollo program. Jan. 3.
, 91. A British author known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women害羞草研究所檚 experiences and sexual politics in novels including 害羞草研究所淭he Life And Loves Of A She-Devil.害羞草研究所� Jan. 4.
, 75. A Republican lawmaker who was the driving force behind Arizona害羞草研究所檚 landmark 2010 anti-immigration legislation known as the 害羞草研究所渟how me your papers害羞草研究所� law. Jan. 5.
, 84. The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who awed critics and readers with his singular art of lyricism and economy, tragic insight and disruptive humor. Jan. 9.
, 51. An ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk. Jan. 8.
, 78. A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 害羞草研究所榥害羞草研究所� roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player害羞草研究所檚 guitar player. Jan. 10.
, 82. The former and last king of Greece, who won an Olympic gold medal in sailing and spent decades in exile after becoming entangled in his country害羞草研究所檚 volatile politics in the 1960s. Jan. 10.
, 56. She was one of an elite group of supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and 害羞草研究所�90s and appeared in George Michael害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淔reedom! 害羞草研究所�90害羞草研究所� music video. Jan. 11.
, 54. The only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father害羞草研究所檚 legacy. Jan. 12.
, 60. An American stunt performer who set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following in the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father Evel Knievel. Jan. 13.
, 98. He interviewed music acts including the Beatles during a six-decade career on Hong Kong radio that earned him the title of the world害羞草研究所檚 longest-working disc jockey. Jan. 13.
, 93. The co-creator of the beloved children害羞草研究所檚 TV series 害羞草研究所淪esame Street,害羞草研究所� which has used empathy and fuzzy monsters like Elmo and Cookie Monster to charm and teach generations around the world. Jan. 15.
, 95. An Italian film legend who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed 害羞草研究所渢he most beautiful woman in the world害羞草研究所� after the title of one of her movies. Jan. 16.
, 74. A member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league害羞草研究所檚 first 3-point basket. Jan. 17.
, 81. The brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Sept. 18.
, 75. She was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley on the beloved sitcom 害羞草研究所淟averne & Shirley.害羞草研究所� Jan. 25.
, 82. An Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS. Jan. 26.
, 89. She starred in classic British films including 害羞草研究所淚ce Cold in Alex害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淰ictim.害羞草研究所� Jan. 27.
, 81. One of Motown害羞草研究所檚 founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company害羞草研究所檚 breakthrough single 害羞草研究所淢oney (That害羞草研究所檚 What I Want)害羞草研究所� and collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as 害羞草研究所淚 Heard It Through the Grapevine,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淲ar害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淧apa Was a Rollin害羞草研究所� Stone.害羞草研究所� Jan. 28.
, 73. The guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads. Jan. 28.
, 84. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final. Jan. 30.
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, 88. The Spanish-born designer known for perfumes sold worldwide but who made his name with metallic space-age fashions that put a bold, new edge on catwalks. Feb. 3.
, 95. The man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting quail on a Texas ranch more than 17 years ago. Feb. 4.
, 95. A Buddhist abbot who established a thriving religious community in southern Taiwan and built universities overseas. Feb. 5.
, 79. The general who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Feb. 5.
, 94. The singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of 害羞草研究所淲alk on By,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淒o You Know the Way to San Jose害羞草研究所� and dozens of other hits. Feb. 8.
, 91. Spain害羞草研究所檚 celebrated filmmaker who earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film during his seven-decade career. Feb. 10.
, 86. A British filmmaker who debuted as a feature director with the Oscar-winning Olympics drama 害羞草研究所淐hariots of Fire害羞草研究所� and made other well-regarded movies including 害羞草研究所淢y Life So Far害羞草研究所� and the Oscar-nominated 害羞草研究所淕reystroke.害羞草研究所� Feb. 10.
, 95. He served as East Germany害羞草研究所檚 last communist leader during a turbulent tenure that ended in the country害羞草研究所檚 first and only free election. Feb. 11.
, 54. Widely known as Trugoy the Dove, he was one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul. Feb. 12.
, 89. A beloved New Orleans session musician who backed Little Richard, Lloyd Price and other early rock stars, and with his own group made the party favorites 害羞草研究所淒on害羞草研究所檛 You Just Know It害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淩ockin害羞草研究所� Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu.害羞草研究所� Feb. 13.
, 85. The anime creator known for 害羞草研究所漇pace Battleship Yamato害羞草研究所� and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes. Feb. 13.
, 82. Her emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film 害羞草研究所淥ne Million Years B.C.害羞草研究所� propelled her to international sex symbol status in the 1960s and 害羞草研究所�70s. Feb. 15.
, 81. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country害羞草研究所檚 most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators. Feb. 16.
, 84. A prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis害羞草研究所檚 affection in 害羞草研究所淭he Nutty Professor.害羞草研究所� Feb. 17.
, 78. The longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV害羞草研究所檚 most indelible detectives as John Munch in 害羞草研究所淗omicide: Life on the Street害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淟aw & Order: SVU.害羞草研究所� Feb. 19.
, 85. A former Palestinian prime minister and one of the architects of interim peace deals with Israel. Feb. 22.
, 92. A South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes. Feb. 24.
, 93. The first female speaker of Britain害羞草研究所檚 House of Commons. Feb. 26.
, 93. A skilled swimmer best known for his underwater role as the Gill Man in the quintessential 3D black-and-white 1950s monster movie 害羞草研究所淐reature from the Black Lagoon.害羞草研究所� Feb. 27.
, 88. A former interim prime minister of Haiti who helped rebuild and unite the country after a violent coup in the mid-2000s. Feb. 27.
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MARCH
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, 89. The French soccer great who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup. March 1.
, 96. The first woman to run the U.S. Census Bureau and its leader during the contentious debate over how to compensate for undercounts of minority groups in the 1990 census. March 2.
, 61. The 害羞草研究所淪aving Private Ryan害羞草研究所� actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions. March 3.
, 88. The Nobel literature laureate whose darkly poetic novels were built from his childhood memories during Japan害羞草研究所檚 postwar occupation and from being the parent of a disabled son. March 3.
, 75. A renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities. March 4.
, 71. A co-founder and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd who helped write the classic answer song 害羞草研究所淪weet Home Alabama害羞草研究所� and played unforgettable slide guitar on the rock anthem 害羞草研究所淔ree Bird.害羞草研究所� March 5.
, 65. A trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world害羞草研究所檚 first openly transgender member of Parliament. March 6.
, 103. She was the last known survivor of a German group known as the White Rose that actively resisted the Nazis. March 6.
, 85. A monumental Navajo Nation leader who guided the tribe through a politically tumultuous era and worked tirelessly to correct wrongdoings against Native Americans. March 7.
, 87. A leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in 害羞草研究所淔iddler on the Roof.害羞草研究所� March 8.
, 89. The Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife. March 9.
, 91. A Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness. March 11.
, 95. The stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them. March 11.
, 76. The lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his 害羞草研究所淔osbury Flop.害羞草研究所� March 12.
, 82. A pioneer for women害羞草研究所檚 and family rights in Congress. March 13.
, age unknown. A smooth-voiced South African jazz musician who was lauded for her contribution to the country害羞草研究所檚 music industry in a career spanning more than two decades. March 14.
, 62. She helped make lingerie and sex toys a female-friendly mainstream business as head of Britain害羞草研究所檚 Ann Summers chain. March 16.
, 60. A character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including 害羞草研究所淭he Wire,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所矲ringe害羞草研究所� and the 害羞草研究所淛ohn Wick害羞草研究所� franchise. March 17.
, 86. The former U.S. congressman was a colorful politician who was convicted in the Abscam bribery scandal in the late 1970s and whose wife talked to Playboy about an in-session dalliance on the U.S. Capitol steps. March 17.
, 75. A Tejano musician known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays, including the hit 害羞草研究所淛uana La Cubana.害羞草研究所� March 17.
, 80. He dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports害羞草研究所� most enduring examples of playing through pain. March 21.
, 92. The iconic drag queen who was crowned the world害羞草研究所檚 oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records. March 23.
, 67. An entertainer who achieved fame as drag queen Lily Savage before becoming a much-loved comedian and host on British television. March 28.
, 71. A world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as 害羞草研究所淭he Last Emperor害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Revenant.害羞草研究所� March 28.
, 99. A bridal industry pioneer and Holocaust survivor who decided over a half century ago that brides deserved better than cookie-cutter dresses. March 29.
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, 91. The tax-cutting U.K. Treasury chief under the late Margaret Thatcher and a lion of Conservative politics in the late 20th century. April 3.
, 103. The last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, who tried Nazis for genocidal war crimes and was among the first outside witnesses to document the atrocities of Nazi labor and concentration camps. April 7.
, 86. An advocate of equal rights and the environment who was the first woman elected to Switzerland害羞草研究所檚 seven-member executive branch. April. 7.
, 81. The Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in 害羞草研究所淏arton Fink,害羞草研究所� the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in 害羞草研究所淗arlem Nights害羞草研究所� and an angry publishing executive in 害羞草研究所淓lf.害羞草研究所� April 8.
, 84. The best-selling crime novelist known for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk detective series, and for her own murderous past that inspired the movie 害羞草研究所淗eavenly Creatures.害羞草研究所� April 10.
, 102. Mad magazine害羞草研究所檚 award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of 害羞草研究所淪nappy Answers to Stupid Questions.害羞草研究所� April 10.
, 93. The visionary fashion designer whose colorful, sexy miniskirts epitomized Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world. April 13.
, 90. A prominent televangelist who once led the Southern Baptist Convention. April 18.
, 92. A wealthy Republican businessman who served two terms as Los Angeles mayor and steered the city through the Northridge earthquake and the recovery from the deadly 1992 riots. April 19.
, 66. He led the Roundabout Theatre Company from an off-off-Broadway company teetering on the edge of bankruptcy into a major theatrical force with works on five stages 害羞草研究所� including three Broadway theaters 害羞草研究所� and dozens of Tony Awards. April 19.
, 89. A Tony Award-winning comedian internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character delighted audiences over seven decades. April 22.
, 78. A long-serving judge on 害羞草研究所淒ancing with the Stars害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淪trictly Come Dancing害羞草研究所� who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic. April 22.
, 96. The civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world. April 25.
, 88. The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances leading to his lynching in Mississippi in 1955. April 25.
, 79. The onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional guests willing to bare all 害羞草研究所� sometimes literally 害羞草研究所� as they brawled and hurled obscenities before a raucous audience. April 27.
, 81. He emerged from a two-decade career as an Air Force surgeon to become one of the best-known late-term abortion providers in the United States. April 28.
, 73. He helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah. April 29.
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, 84. The legendary folk singer-songwriter known for 害羞草研究所淚f You Could Read My Mind害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淪undown害羞草研究所� and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity. May 1.
, 32. The sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. May 2. Complications of childbirth.
, 73. A hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball害羞草研究所檚 biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A害羞草研究所檚 to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems. May 6.
, 86. A pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany害羞草研究所檚 Bayreuth Festival during a more than three-decade career on the world害羞草研究所檚 top stages. May 7.
, 75. Brazil害羞草研究所檚 million-selling 害羞草研究所淨ueen of Rock害羞草研究所� who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as 害羞草研究所淥velha Negra,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淢ania de Voc锚害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淣ow Only Missing You.害羞草研究所� May 8.
, 86. He won two NCAA men害羞草研究所檚 basketball championships and built Louisville into one of the 1980s害羞草研究所� dominant programs during a Hall of Fame coaching career. May 9.
, 47. Known as Dooce to fans, the pioneering mommy blogger laid bare her struggles as a mother and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her website and on social media. May 9.
, 70. She played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淕eneral Hospital.害羞草研究所� May 9.
, 93. The veteran entertainer whose decades-long career as a family favorite on British and Australian television was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls. May 10.
, 96. The shocking and influential avant-garde artist who defied sexual and religious taboos in short films such as 害羞草研究所淪corpio Rising害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淔ireworks,害羞草研究所� and dished the most lurid movie star gossip in his underground classic 害羞草研究所淗ollywood Babylon.害羞草研究所� May 11.
, 89. One of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion. May 14.
, 87. The pro football Hall of Famer was an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s. May 18.
, 72. A pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. May 19.
, 59. Bass guitarist of The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s. May 19.
, 58. The Irish actor who played the villainous British governor in 害羞草研究所淩RR,害羞草研究所� an Asgardian warrior in the 害羞草研究所淭hor害羞草研究所� films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淩ome.害羞草研究所� May 21.
, 95. The youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater. May 21.
, 83. The unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and 害羞草研究所�70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping 害羞草研究所淲hat害羞草研究所檚 Love Got to Do With It.害羞草研究所� May 24.
, 94. A stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series 害羞草研究所淩oute 66.害羞草研究所� May 24.
, 87. The retired Phoenix police captain was the arresting officer in the landmark case partially responsible for the Supreme Court害羞草研究所檚 Miranda rights ruling that requires suspects be read their rights. May 29.
, 79. The veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama 害羞草研究所淓verwood害羞草研究所� and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s. May 30.
, 84. A former Greek foreign minister known for his undiplomatic outbursts and on whose watch Greece suffered one of its most embarrassing foreign policy debacles in 1999. May 31.
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, 70. She wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century. June 2.
, 73. The Grammy-winning pianist who blended jazz, classical, folk and other stylings on such million-selling albums as 害羞草研究所淎utumn,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淲inter Into Spring害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淒ecember.害羞草研究所� June 4.
, 83. The Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on 害羞草研究所淭he Girl from Ipanema害羞草研究所� made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova. June 5.
, 79. A former FBI agent who took more than $1.4 million in cash and diamonds to trade secrets with Moscow in one of the most notorious spying cases in American history. June 5.
, 90. A visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who in bold-faced style presided over the publisher害羞草研究所檚 exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of consolidation and growing corporate power. June 6.
, 101. A prolific and acclaimed painter who created art for more than a half-century but was nonetheless more famous for her turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso 害羞草研究所� and for leaving him. June 6.
, 81. A former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport害羞草研究所檚 biggest stars and later became a popular Twitter personality. June 7.
, 93. A religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition. June 8.
, 81. Branded the 害羞草研究所淯nabomber害羞草研究所� by the FBI, he was the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others. June 10.
, 88. The scientist who spurred a worldwide environmental conservation movement with his discovery that whales could sing. June 10.
, 86. The boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy害羞草研究所檚 longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption. June 12.
, 71. An actor whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series 害羞草研究所淓verwood害羞草研究所� and the movie 害羞草研究所淗air.害羞草研究所� June 12. Motorcycle crash.
, 89. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who in prose both dense and brittle took readers from the southern Appalachians to the desert Southwest in novels including 害羞草研究所淭he Road,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淏lood Meridian害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淎ll the Pretty Horses.害羞草研究所� June 13.
, 87. A two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career as a British lawmaker before an acclaimed late-life return to stage and screen. June 15.
, 92. The history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation. June 16.
, 48. A popular Texas rapper and original member of Houston害羞草研究所檚 pioneering Screwed Up Click. June 18.
, 68. The former pitcher was a World Series champion who had a nearly three-decade run as a television broadcaster. June 19.
, 94. The federal judge who freed boxer Rubin 害羞草研究所淗urricane害羞草研究所� Carter and in a landmark case famously said tobacco companies engaged in a 害羞草研究所渧ast害羞草研究所� conspiracy to conceal the dangers of smoking. June 20.
, 93. A charismatic politician who is considered the mother of the modern Scottish independence movement. June 21.
, 99. A Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as 害羞草研究所淔iddler on the Roof,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淔iorello!害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Apple Tree.害羞草研究所� June 23.
, 100. He shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work developing the lithium-ion battery that transformed technology with rechargeable power for devices ranging from cellphones, computers, and pacemakers to electric cars. June 25.
, 96. She donated $10 million to the Feminist Majority Foundation, which she co-founded and pushed to bring the most common method of abortion to the United States. June 25.
, 93. A nurse who became a popular TV sex expert in Canada and the United States when she was in her 60s. June 28.
, 89. The wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama, receiving four Academy Award nominations and winning an Oscar in 2007 for 害羞草研究所淟ittle Miss Sunshine.害羞草研究所� June 29.
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JULY
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, 91. A former top Communist Party figure who acted as an envoy to pro-democracy protesters in Beijing害羞草研究所檚 Tiananmen Square in 1989 and was forced out after the protests were crushed. July 3.
, 70. An American businessman known for his enthusiastic ownership of the English soccer team Millwall. July 4. Car crash.
, 48. A Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia. July 5.
, 76. The suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, triggered a nationwide scare and led to an overhaul in the safety of over-the-counter medication packaging. July 9.
, 44. A Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves. July 9. Surfing accident.
, 77. A pianist whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic as a 16-year-old in 1963 launched an international career of more than a half-century. July 12.
, 76. An actor and singer who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism. July 16.
, 59. His pioneering antics tricking employees in the 1980s and 1990s into helping him steal software and services from big phone and tech companies made him the most celebrated U.S. hacker. July 16.
, 96. The eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as 害羞草研究所淚 Left My Heart In San Francisco害羞草研究所� graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga. July 21.
, 80. He was an organizer in the 害羞草研究所淧eanut Brigade害羞草研究所� that helped elect his cousin Jimmy to the White House and later enforced the president害羞草研究所檚 frugal ways in the West Wing. July 23.
, 56. The gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s was as much known for her private struggles and provocative actions as her fierce and expressive music. July 26.
, 77. A founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as 害羞草研究所淭ake It Easy害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Best of My Love害羞草研究所� and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad 害羞草研究所淭ake It to the Limit.害羞草研究所� July 26.
, 70. The actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character 害羞草研究所� an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh 害羞草研究所� became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon. July 30.
, 25. The actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco 害羞草研究所淔ez害羞草研究所� O害羞草研究所橬eill on the HBO series 害羞草研究所淓uphoria.害羞草研究所� July 31.
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AUGUST
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, 71. The New Jersey lieutenant governor rose to become one of the state害羞草研究所檚 most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence. Aug. 1.
, 83. The Emmy-nominated actor who played murderous former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in 害羞草研究所淏reaking Bad害羞草研究所� and then in the prequel 害羞草研究所淏etter Call Saul.害羞草研究所� Aug. 3.
, 87. The Oscar winning director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the gripping 害羞草研究所淭he French Connection害羞草研究所� and the horrifying 害羞草研究所淭he Exorcist害羞草研究所� and struggled in the following decades to match his early success. Aug. 7.
, 81. He lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom of which he was unaware. Aug. 8.
, 80. The Band害羞草研究所檚 lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as 害羞草研究所淭he Weight害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淯p on Cripple Creek害羞草研究所� mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock. Aug. 9.
, 95. The lyricist, director and writer of 害羞草研究所淭he Fantasticks,害羞草研究所� the longest-running musical in history. Aug. 11.
, 50. The rapper known for his work in the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo and hit song 害羞草研究所淯p Jumps da Boogie害羞草研究所� featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott. Aug. 13.
, 92. The judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and was known as the 害羞草研究所淏lack Godfather害羞草研究所� of music and beyond. Aug. 13.
, 88. An esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Aug. 15.
, 88. A music industry giant who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert and rose from a Los Angeles garage to the heights of success with hits by Alpert, the Police, the Carpenters and hundreds of other performers. Aug. 16.
, 88. The renowned British broadcaster who interviewed some of the world害羞草研究所檚 most famous celebrities of the 20th century from Muhammad Ali to Miss Piggy. Aug. 16.
, 87. A legendary Czech music critic who introduced Western music to generations of listeners behind the Iron Curtain and became one of the voices of the 1989 anti-communist Velvet Revolution. Aug. 17.
, 75. Convicted in a 1973 murder, she spent 25 years in prison before being exonerated on the basis of new evidence. Aug. 17.
, 100. The former New York senator was an early agitator for then-President Richard Nixon害羞草研究所檚 resignation and winner of a landmark lawsuit challenging campaign spending limits. Aug. 18.
, 82. The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and computer scientist who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems. Aug. 19.
, 66. A veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as a long-lost father who finds redemption on the NBC television drama series 害羞草研究所淭his Is Us.害羞草研究所� Aug. 19.
, 84. A retired Catholic bishop who acknowledged covering up allegations of sexual abuse in his upstate New York diocese and later married a woman in a civil ceremony. Aug. 19.
, 62. As head of the Wagner Group, he made his name as a profane and brutal mercenary boss before mounting an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin害羞草研究所檚 rule. Aug. 23. Plane crash.
, 99. The enduring, dapper game show host who became a household name over a half century of hosting 害羞草研究所淭ruth or Consequences害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Price Is Right.害羞草研究所� Aug. 26.
, 49. He was thrust into the political spotlight as 害羞草研究所淛oe the Plumber害羞草研究所� after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. Aug. 27.
, 91. The Pro Football Hall of Fame member was the player personnel director alongside the stoic, fedora-wearing coach Tom Landry and media-savvy general manager Tex Schramm as part of the trio that built the Dallas Cowboys into 害羞草研究所淎merica害羞草研究所檚 Team害羞草研究所� in the 1970s. Aug. 31.
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, 76. The singer-songwriter who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song 害羞草研究所淢argaritaville害羞草研究所� and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions. Sept. 1.
, 75. A two-term Democratic governor of New Mexico and an American ambassador to the United Nations who dedicated his post-political career to working to secure the release of Americans detained by foreign adversaries. Sept. 1.
, 56. The longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit 害羞草研究所淎ll Star.害羞草研究所� Sept. 4. Acute liver failure.
, 84. The Israeli spymaster who was credited with advancing Israel害羞草研究所檚 historic peace treaty with Jordan during his term as director of the Mossad intelligence agency. Sept. 5.
, 79. The cloning pioneer whose work was critical to the creation of Dolly the Sheep in 1996. Sept. 9.
, 95. The controversial South African politician and traditional minister of the Zulu ethnic group. Sept. 9.
, 91. He coached Eastern Kentucky to two NCAA Division I-AA football championships in a Hall of Fame career. Sept. 12.
, 83. He revived the spectacular in Japanese Kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences. Sept. 13.
, 65. A Broadway character actor who shined in zany, feel-good musicals and won a Tony Award for 害羞草研究所淣ice Work If You Can Get It.害羞草研究所� Sept. 14.
, 91. A renowned Colombian painter and sculptor whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world. Sept. 15.
, 98. The first former Communist to rise to Italy害羞草研究所檚 presidency and the first person to be elected twice to the mostly ceremonial post. Sept. 22.
, 61. A convicted mastermind of some of the Sicilian Mafia害羞草研究所檚 most heinous slayings, Italy害羞草研究所檚 No. 1 fugitive was captured after decades on the run. Sept. 25. Died in a prison hospital.
, 90. The actor who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series 害羞草研究所淭he Man From U.N.C.L.E.害羞草研究所� in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular 害羞草研究所淣CIS害羞草研究所� 40 years later. Sept. 25.
, 90. A centrist Democrat from California and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics. Sept. 28.
, 82. The Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight 害羞草研究所淗arry Potter害羞草研究所� films. Sept. 28.
, 98. A renowned agricultural scientist who revolutionized India害羞草研究所檚 farming and was a key architect of the country害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淕reen Revolution.害羞草研究所� Sept. 28.
, 85. A prominent Egyptian-American academic and pro-democracy activist during the reign of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Sept. 29.
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OCTOBER
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, 57. The knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year. Oct. 1.
, 80. A Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era. Oct. 5.
, 61. A chef known for his Italian-inspired Californian restaurants who won an Emmy Award for best host for 害羞草研究所淓asy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello害羞草研究所� and appeared on Bravo害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淭op Chef害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭op Chef Masters.害羞草研究所� Oct. 6. Allergic reaction that resulted in anaphylactic shock.
, 83. The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the 害羞草研究所淩ocky害羞草研究所� franchise. Oct. 8.
, 102. He was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre and spent his latter years pursuing justice for his family and other descendants of the attack on 害羞草研究所淏lack Wall Street.害羞草研究所� Oct. 9.
, 82. The author, commentator and political strategist whose landmark book, 害羞草研究所淭he Emerging Republican Majority,害羞草研究所� became a blueprint for GOP thinking in the 1970s and beyond. Oct. 9
, 100. The author and activist whose coming-of-age novel 害羞草研究所淒addy Was a Number Runner害羞草研究所� is widely regarded as a groundbreaking and vital portrait of race, gender and class. Oct. 10.
, 87. An actor best known for playing Major Don West in the 1960s television show 害羞草研究所淟ost in Space.害羞草研究所� Oct. 10.
, 84. A founding member of the Isley Brothers who helped perform such raw rhythm and blues classics as 害羞草研究所淪hout害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭wist and Shout害羞草研究所� and the funky hits 害羞草研究所淭hat Lady害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 Your Thing.害羞草研究所� Oct. 11.
, 80. The Nobel laureate was a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world. Oct. 13.
, 91. The strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a 害羞草研究所渕ore meaningful害羞草研究所� life. Oct. 14.
, 76. The effervescent blonde actor who played Chrissy Snow on the television show 害羞草研究所淭hree害羞草研究所檚 Company害羞草研究所� and later became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. Oct. 15.
, 86. The former president of Finland and global peace broker who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts. Oct. 16.
, 86. An English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country害羞草研究所檚 1966 World Cup triumph. Oct. 21.
, 77. The India cricket great whose dazzling left-arm spin claimed 266 test wickets. Oct. 23.
, 81. The trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several 害羞草研究所淪haft害羞草研究所� films beginning in the early 1970s. Oct. 24.
, 80. A character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original 害羞草研究所淣ight Court害羞草研究所� sitcom. Oct. 26.
, 68. The former premier was China害羞草研究所檚 top economic official and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades. Oct. 27.
, 60. An epidemiologist who helped drive the country害羞草研究所檚 strict zero-COVID measures in China that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes. Oct. 27.
, 54. The Emmy-nominated 害羞草研究所淔riends害羞草研究所� actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television害羞草研究所檚 most famous and quotable characters. Oct. 28.
, 87. An astronaut who is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth. Oct. 31.
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NOVEMBER
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, 83. The brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball. Nov. 1.
, 95. The astronaut who commanded Apollo 8害羞草研究所檚 historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year. Nov. 7.
, 89. He ran the first U.S. gambling facility outside Nevada 害羞草研究所� Resorts casino in Atlantic City 害羞草研究所� and gave advice around the world on how to set up and operate casinos. Nov. 12.
, 92. The retired Navy captain was an explorer who in 1960 was part of a two-man crew that made the first voyage to the deepest part of the ocean 害羞草研究所� to the 害羞草研究所渟nuff-colored ooze害羞草研究所� at the bottom of the Pacific害羞草研究所檚 Mariana Trench. Nov. 12.
, 71. In two trailblazing decades as the first female sports editor of The Associated Press, she transformed the news agency害羞草研究所檚 emphasis into multilayered coverage of rigorous reporting, entertaining enterprise and edgy analysis. Nov. 14.
, 95. He headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold. Nov. 15.
, 88. A Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby and then crossed the finish line first in the 1968 edition only to be disqualified days later. Nov. 16.
, 74. The co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as 害羞草研究所淭oo Hot,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淟adies Night,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淛oanna害羞草研究所� and the party favorite 害羞草研究所淐elebration.害羞草研究所� Nov. 16.
, 96. The former first lady was the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians. Nov. 19.
, 86. A TV producer known for imaginative children害羞草研究所檚 shows such as 害羞草研究所淗.R. Pufnstuf害羞草研究所� and primetime hits including 害羞草研究所淒onny & Marie害羞草研究所� in the 1970s. Nov. 25.
, 80. A charismatic and tactically innovative English soccer coach who led his national team to the European Championship semifinals in 1996 after winning trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham. Nov. 25.
, 62. A former police and courts newspaper reporter who found lasting fame as the creator of the crime-comedy novel series starring Serge A. Storms, an energetic fan of Florida history and an ingenious serial killer. Nov. 26.
, 93. The veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as 害羞草研究所淐heers,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淓R,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淪ex and the City害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Closer.害羞草研究所� Nov. 27.
, 99. He helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse. Nov. 28.
, 100. The former secretary of state exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize. Nov. 29.
, 65. The singer-songwriter and frontman of 害羞草研究所淐eltic Punk害羞草研究所� band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad 害羞草研究所淔airytale of New York.害羞草研究所� Nov. 30.
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DECEMBER
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, 93. The former U.S. Supreme Court justice was an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation害羞草研究所檚 highest court. Dec. 1.
, 90. The sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Ra煤l Castro, who worked with the CIA against her siblings害羞草研究所� communist government. Dec. 4.
, 101. The writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime-time television with 害羞草研究所淎ll in the Family,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淭he Jeffersons害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淢aude,害羞草研究所� propelling political and social turmoil into the once insulated world of TV sitcoms. Dec. 5.
, 65. A British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots. Dec. 7.
, 82. The heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in 害羞草研究所淟ove Story害羞草研究所� and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in 害羞草研究所淧aper Moon.害羞草研究所� Dec. 8.
, 61. The Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on 害羞草研究所淗omicide: Life on The Street害羞草研究所� and modern comedy for eight on 害羞草研究所淏rooklyn 99.害羞草研究所� Dec. 11.
, 36. She rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered her unique version of wistful Afro-soul in her country害羞草研究所檚 isiXhosa language and in English. Dec. 11.
, 73. A Hall of Fame forward who was a two-time ABA champion and three-time All-Star in the NBA and ABA. Dec. 14.
, 86. As Kuwait害羞草研究所檚 ruling emir, he spent a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation害羞草研究所檚 internal political disputes. Dec. 16.
, 99. Reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including 害羞草研究所淔ield of Dreams害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淢en in Black.害羞草研究所� Dec. 23.
, 56. A television, movie and voice actor best known for playing a gang member-turned-cop in the soap 害羞草研究所淥ne Life to Live害羞草研究所� and a villain in the video game 害羞草研究所淐all of Duty: Black Ops II.害羞草研究所� Dec. 24.
, 86. He was half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium. Dec. 26.
, 81. He helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance minister was a central figure in the austerity-heavy effort to drag Europe out of its debt crisis two decades later. Dec. 26.
, 98. A Paris bank messenger害羞草研究所檚 son who became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union. Dec. 27.
, 88. A former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the NBA害羞草研究所檚 Milwaukee Bucks. Dec. 27.
, 48. A popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie 害羞草研究所淧arasite.害羞草研究所� Dec. 27.
, 68. A renowned South African playwright, producer and composer who was the creator of the Broadway hit 害羞草研究所淪arafina!害羞草研究所� that was adapted into a musical drama starring Whoopi Goldberg. Dec. 27.
, 94. The Austrian developer of the handgun that bears his name. Dec. 27.
, 75. The Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in 害羞草研究所淭he Full Monty,害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所淢ichael Clayton害羞草研究所� and 害羞草研究所淭he Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.害羞草研究所� Dec. 28.
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Bernard Mcghee, The Associated Press
