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Remembrances

2018 was a horrible year for tearful goodbyes.
Dec 29

In Memoriam: Rex Reed Says Goodbye to the Biggest Stars of 2018

Looking back at a catastrophic year, 2019 has got to be better.
By Rex Reed
Kaitlyn Flannagan for Observer
Jan 2

Obituaries by Rex Reed: Everyone (Who’s Anyone) Who Died in 2017

Thank you for making so many other people's movies better than they deserved.
By Rex Reed
27th May 1963: Supremely confident American boxer Cassius Clay holds up five fingers in a prediction of how many rounds it will take him to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper.
Jun 4

Requiem for a Heavyweight: ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali

When God—or Allah—created Cassius Clay he did some of his most interesting work.
By Joe Lapointe
Kevin Junior (Facebook).
Jan 19

Kevin Junior, Beloved Chicago Music Scene Figure, Has Died

By Rachel Lichtman
David Bowie performs during his Glass Spider tour 1987 at Sydney Entertainment Centre. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images).
Jan 11

Opening for Sir David Bowie

By Regina Joskow
Omar Sharif. (Photo: Jean Adda/INA via Getty Images)
Jan 7

Farewell, My Lovelies: Rex Reed Says Goodbye to Those We Lost in 2015

By Rex Reed
Dec 23

Cherubic Punk Rock Guitarist D. Boon Remembered

By Gary Waleik
Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images
Nov 18

Former Staffers Remember Details Magazine

By Matthew Kassel
Ornette Coleman performs at the Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival in Battery Park. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jun 11

Jazz Musicians Tell Their Ornette Coleman Stories

By Matthew Kassel
May 3

Sevdalyn Christine ‘Sunshine’ Claycomb-Brooks, 1939-2015

By Aaron Kinsley-Brooks
Jim Frederick (via Facebook).
Aug 1

Remembering War Correspondent Jim Frederick, 42

By Ken Kurson
James Arauz, the housekeeper's 20-year-old son, was Pravata's killer.
Dec 12

My Uncle Vinny: Coping With the Murder of a Beloved Relative

By Bill Janovitz
A plaque at Yad Vashem commemorates the generosity of the Halpern family.
Oct 31

Sam Halpern, 1920-2013

By Ken Kurson
Doug Ireland, left, in a still from Stardust Memories.
Oct 28

Remembering Doug Ireland (1946-2013)

By Dennis Perrin
Henchy walks the aisle with Jack Kurson.
Sep 10

My Mom Died: Annette Kurson, 1938-2013

By Ken Kurson
Roger Bart. (Photo: Patrick McMullan)
Jun 25

The Man Who Brought Gandolfini to Acting

By Matthew Kassel
Mr. Gandolfini on location in Asbury Park. (Screengrab: "The Sopranos")
Jun 21

Remembering a Jersey Guy: James Gandolfini and the Garden State

By Molly Mulshine
(Photo: Getty)
Feb 1

Andrew Cuomo Recalls His Final Words With Ed Koch

By Colin Campbell
Feb 6

Cult Actress Tura Satana Dies at 72

By Daniel D'Addario
Dec 1

Weiner Says Solarz Has Yet to Be Replaced

By Reid Pillifant
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