Dies

Music

James Darren, Actor, Singer and ‘Gidget’ Heartthrob, Dies at 88

Music

Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89

Arts

Fatman Scoop, a D.J. and Rapper, Dies

Arts

Russell Malone, Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist, Dies at 60

Arts

Hettie Jones, Poet and Author Who Nurtured the Beats, Dies at 90

Music

Charles R. Cross, Biographer of Cobain and Hendrix, Dies at 67

Music

Harold Meltzer, Composer of Impossible-to-Pigeonhole Works, Dies at 58

Music

Jack Russell, 63, Dies; Singer for Great White and Survivor of Nightclub Fire

Movies

Gena Rowlands, Actress Who Brought Raw Drama to Her Roles, Dies at 94

Music

Maurice Williams, 86, Dies; His ‘Stay’ Was a Hit for Him and Four Seasons