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Shelley Duvall: A Life in Pictures
Shelley Duvall, who died on Thursday at the age of 75, captivated Hollywood with her raw honesty, intuitive acting and…
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10 Great Shelley Duvall Performances to Stream
In “The Shining,” “Popeye” and more, her unusual presence jumps off the screen. That’s true even in small roles in…
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Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist and a Rare ‘Artist’s Widow,’ Dies at 84
A gregarious yet humble co-founder of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, she donated more than 1,000 of her husband’s works, most…
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Biden Has an Inner Circle Problem. He’s Not the Only One.
One of the biggest mistakes we make when judging or predicting the actions of politicians, judges and other people who…
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This Is How You Know Trump Smells Victory
I’m used to Donald Trump being painfully loud, proudly obnoxious and, well, sort of bonkers. I’m used to alligators-on-the-border Trump,…
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What a Linguist Hears When Biden Speaks
I don’t think anyone would be shocked to hear that linguists generally study languages, but there is a corner of…
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Shelley Duvall in ‘The Shining’: A Perfect Gothic Heroine Had a Deep Well of Strength
Her performance was perhaps misunderstood at the time, just as the narrative surrounding her life would be later.
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The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Born into slavery, Guillaume Lethière became one of France’s most decorated painters. For the first time, a major exhibition gives…
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Dylcia Pagan, 77, Dies; Puerto Rican Nationalist Who Spent 19 Years in Prison
She was among 10 members of the F.A.L.N., a terrorist group, who were convicted on arms and conspiracy charges in…
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Benji Gregory, Child Star on ‘ALF,’ Dies at 46
Mr. Gregory was found dead on June 13 in his car, along with his service dog.