Obituaries

Spencer helped invent the modern political consulting business with its emphasis on TV-centric campaigning.

The singer known for hits like ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ died Friday in Coral Gables, Fla.

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died.

Richard Cohen, the journalist husband of broadcaster Meredith Vieira, has died at 76, more than 50 years after an MS diagnosis. He also beat colon cancer twice.

The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.

A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.’ winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here’s how other ‘Drag Race’ stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.

Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.