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Friday, May 29, 2026

Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93 by Adam Nossiter

A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies by Adam Nossiter

His work, including the 2002 documentary "Jenin, Jenin," exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel.

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73 by Adam Nossiter

For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Hassan Ouakrim, Who Brought Moroccan Dance to the U.S., Dies by Adam Nossiter

A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York's downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate soirees for the wealthy, one attended by Donald Trump.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Sunny Jacobs, a Celebrity After Freed From Death Row, Dies at 77 by Adam Nossiter

Her story, fashioned into an Off Broadway play and television movies, was later questioned by an investigator in a 2021 book.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Herbert Migdoll, Joffrey Ballet Photographer for Half a Century, Dies at 90 by Adam Nossiter

His photos and graphic design for the Chicago-based company cemented its artistic reputation. He also painted and served as Dance Magazine's art director.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Antonio Skármeta, Who Wrote of Chile's Tears and Turmoil, Dies at 83 by Adam Nossiter

His literary career traced the arc of his country's modern political journey in stories about ordinary citizens facing repression and arbitrary government.

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