Obituaries

Bobbie Nelson, acclaimed pianist, founding member of the Willie Nelson and Family Band and Willie’s big sister, died Thursday “peacefully and surrounded by family” at the age of 91, according to a statement from Willie Nelson’s publicist.

Moncrief was a major donor to Texas Christian University, University of Texas, and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The singer had been in critical condition recently after being hospitalized due to a fall at his Guadalajara ranch in August, and being diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome afterwards.

Nesmith rose to fame as one of the Pre-Fab Four — but he had a long and influential career after the Monkees. The Houston native helped invent the format that became MTV, and produced the cult film Repo Man.

After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years.

Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87.

Powell's family said that he died of complications from COVID-19, although he was fully vaccinated. Powell was a former general turned statesman who served as secretary of state under George W. Bush.

Trumka, the leader of the AFL-CIO and a close ally of Democratic Party officials, has died. He was 72.

Julian Read, whose long career in public relations included briefing the press after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, has died in Texas. He was 93.

The actress rose to prominence for her roles in Steel Magnolias and Moonstruck, for which she received an Oscar for best supporting actress.

Collins was the crew member who stayed in orbit on the Apollo 11 command module while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Later he oversaw building of the National Air and Space Museum.

In the last days of his life, former Vice President Walter Mondale received a steady stream of phone calls of appreciation. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris all called to say goodbye and thank you.