Deaths (Obituaries)

Arts

Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Behind ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

Arts

Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84

Arts

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Theater

Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95

Music

Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dies at 78

Movies

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

Design

Donald Shoup, 86, Dies; Scholar Made Parking an Entertaining Subject

Arts

Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies at 77

Arts

Graham Nickson, 78, Dies; Passionate Steward of the New York Studio School

Design

Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91