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Stella, Joseph
(Encyclopedia) Stella, Joseph, 1877–1946, American painter, b. Italy, emigrated to the United States in 1896. He studied at the Art Students League of New York City with William Chase and later in…Strype, John
(Encyclopedia) Strype, JohnStrype, Johnstrīp [key], 1643–1737, English ecclesiastical historian and biographer. A graduate of Cambridge, he took holy orders. Much of his early life was spent in…Wood, Fernando
(Encyclopedia) Wood, Fernando, 1812–81, American politician, b. Philadelphia. He became a successful shipping merchant in New York City and a leader of Tammany Hall. Wood was elected mayor in 1854…Boyle, Kay
(Encyclopedia) Boyle, Kay, 1903–93, American writer, b. St. Paul, Minn. A European expatriate in the interwar years, she returned to Europe as a correspondent for the New Yorker (1946–53) and…Harry Callahan Biography
Harry CallahanAge: 86 skilled photographer who masterfully offered glimpses of the ordinary elements of life in an elegant, modernist style. His successful career spanned more than 50 years…Freaky Tah Biography
Freaky Tah(Raymond Rodgers)Age: 27 rapper in the successful hip-hop group the Lost Boyz. The group, made up of four boyhood friends, had hits in their singles “Me and My Crazy World,” “Music…Bidu Sayao Biography
Bidu SayaoAge: 94 accomplished opera diva whose enchanting voice won her international acclaim. Originally from Brazil, the soprano obtained American citizenship in 1959.Died: Rockport, Maine…David Strickland Biography
David StricklandAge: 28 young actor who was best known for his role as a music critic in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. Died: Las Vegas, Nev., March 22, 1999Susan StrasbergS - ZPaul Stuart…Jaime Sabines Biography
Jaime SabinesAge: 72 Mexican poet who was considered one of the best in the Spanish language. A master of imagery, his several awards included the Chiapas Prize (1959) and the National…Joe Williams Biography
Joe Williams(Joseph Goreed)Age: 80 beloved jazz and blues great. Popular in his own right, he was also known for his collaborations with Count Basie in the 1950s and early '60s.Died: Las…Trending
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