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Alex Williams
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Dan Storper, Founder of Putumayo World Music Label, Dies at 74
His record label, Putumayo, gathered sounds from around the globe and pushed them into the mainstream, selling 35 million compilation CDs worldwide.
Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) and Wells Fargo by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the…
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
An idealist, he founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’…
Arie Kopelman, Former President of Chanel Inc., Dies at 86
Arriving at the storied luxury house two years after Karl Lagerfeld, he helped guide a boom in both products and revenues.
Ted Drewes Jr., the Frozen Custard King of St. Louis, Dies at 96
Celebrity chefs and politicians paid tribute to the man behind the extra-thick shake known as the concrete, an intrinsic part of St. Louis summers.
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted…
John Walker, Tech Executive Who Popularized AutoCAD, Dies at 74
He avoided the spotlight, but he helped bring to market an explosively popular computer program that revolutionized the architecture and design industries.
Bob Moore, Who Founded Bob’s Red Mill, Is Dead at 94
A former gas station owner, he was learning to read the Bible in its original languages when he changed course and started what became an…
Tim Rogers, Hairstylist to the Stars and Moguls, Dies at 51
A native of Britain, he made his mark in his adopted city styling celebrities like Adele, Roger Federer and the Olsen twins.