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Albert Reichmann, Patriarch of a Real Estate Empire, Dies at 93
He and his brothers built the World Financial Center in New York and the first phase of Canary Wharf in London. But their company was…
Alberto Zamperla, Amusement Park Impresario, Is Dead at 71
His family-friendly company revived historic Luna Park in Coney Island and built attractions for Disney and Six Flags.
Lloyd Newman, Teenage Chronicler of ‘Ghetto Life,’ Dies at 43
He and LeAlan Jones recorded stories of life and death in a Chicago housing project for NPR, winning a Peabody Award and inspiring the birth…
Allen Kay, 77, Dies; Coined ‘If You See Something, Say Something’
He created many memorable commercials, including one featuring a monk who works miracles with a Xerox copier. His most notable slogan helped save lives.
John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88
Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried…
Pablo Eisenberg, Fierce Critic of Aloof Philanthropies, Dies at 90
He fought for transparency, accountability, equity and support directed to grass-roots organizations.
Robert D. Kern, Developer of Emergency Generators, Dies at 96
Born in a garage, his company, Generac, thrived on the threat of power failures to corner the market on portable and backup sources of electricity.
Robert Toll, Who Mass-Produced ‘McMansions,’ Dies at 81
He and his brother, Bruce, founded the firm that lured buyers with furnished prototypes and built 150,000 homes and urban apartments.
Nick Holonyak Jr., Pioneer of LED Lighting, Is Dead at 93
He invented a visible red-light diode. His 41 patents also included lasers that enabled DVD and CD players.
Georges Briguet, Who Presided Over Le Périgord, Dies at 85
The owner of a classic French restaurant in Manhattan for a half-century, he welcomed his well-heeled guests by name, offering them a serene urban oasis…