Pete McCloskey 96 environmentalist and congressman dies
Pete McCloskey a California Republican known for co authoring the Endangered Species Act and helping launch Earth Day has died at 96 in Fresno. A Marine veteran and long time lawmaker he challenged Nixon in 1972 and later broke with the GOP becoming a critic and reform advocate. He is survived by wife Helen and four children.
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Judy Oppenheimer biographer of Shirley Jackson dies at 82
Judy Oppenheimer a journalist and author known for the Shirley Jackson biography Private Demons died May 1 in Baltimore at age 82 after battles with Parkinsons disease and bone cancer. She began at The Washington Post and later worked for the Philadelphia Daily News freelancing while raising two sons. Her 1988 biography sparked renewed interest in Jackson, author of The Lottery and The Haunting of Hill House.
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Steve Albini death notes alter rock producer and Chicago icon
Steve Albini, renowned Chicago based producer linked with Nirvana and many 1980s and 90s alt rock acts, died at 61 from a heart attack. Known for Shellac and Big Black, he criticized music industry practices and authored The Problem With Music. He also played poker and worked on Led Zeppelin material.
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