Bill Justice dies at 97; Walt Disney Studios animator worked on 'Fantasia' and 'Bambi'

Bill Justice dies at 97; Walt Disney Studios animator worked on 'Fantasia' and 'Bambi'

Justice joined Walt Disney Studios in 1937 and animated Thumper in 'Bambi' and Chip 'n' Dale. He directed the animated opening for the TV series 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'

Emory Bellard dies at 83; college coach credited with creating wishbone offense

Emory Bellard, who coached at Texas A&M, Mississippi State and Texas, is credited with developing the wishbone offense.

PASSINGS: Peter J. Marcher Jr., Bella Itkin-Konrath

Peter J. Marcher Jr., a master brewer who developed the formula for Colt 45 malt liquor, dies at 92; Bella Itkin-Konrath, a nationally known acting teacher, dies at 90

Jesse Valadez dies at 64; pioneer of L.A.'s lowriders

Jesse Valadez was a founding member and a longtime president of the Imperials Car Club. He was noted as being among the first lowriders to use elaborate paint schemes on his cars, and is remembered as a mentor and as someone who 'always wanted to keep the peace.'

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Rene Verdon dies at 86; White House chef for the Kennedys

Rene Verdon dies at 86; White House chef for the Kennedys

Rene Verdon was hired by Jacqueline Kennedy after she interviewed him in French. The first professional chef to work in the White House went on to open Le Trianon in San Francisco.

PASSINGS: Tony Malinosky, Gary Moore, Irving Feintech

Tony Malinosky, oldest living major leaguer, dies at 101; Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 58; Irving Feintech, longtime Cedars-Sinai board member, dies at 92.

Kenneth Olsen dies at 84; co-founder of Digital Equipment Corp.

Kenneth Olsen dies at 84; co-founder of Digital Equipment Corp.

DEC played a key role in creating the market for smaller computers for scientists and researchers who didn't need larger mainframes. At its peak in the early 1980s, DEC was the second-largest computer firm.

Maria Altmann dies at 94; won fight for return of Klimt portrait seized by Nazis

Maria Altmann dies at 94; won fight for return of Klimt portrait seized by Nazis

The 82-year-old grandmother went to the U.S. Supreme Court in successful battle for famous portrait of her aunt and other artworks.

Mary Cleere Haran dies at 58; cabaret-style singer

Mary Cleere Haran dies at 58; cabaret-style singer

With a deep dedication to the writers and composers of the Great American Songbook, Mary Cleere Haran brought new perspectives to classic popular songs.

Jack Popejoy dies at 63; L.A. morning news anchor on KNX, KFWB

Jack Popejoy dies at 63; L.A. morning news anchor on KNX, KFWB

Jack Popejoy was a distinguished earthquake reporter for more than 25 years and created the annual Great California ShakeOut, a statewide program on quake preparedness. Last month, he received his 27th Golden Mike award.

J. Paul Getty III dies at 54; scion of oil dynasty

J. Paul Getty III dies at 54; scion of oil dynasty

J. Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Italy in 1973. The kidnappers severed his ear and sent it to Getty's father and grandfather as proof. His grandfather then paid $2.2 million. Getty was incapacitated by a stroke in 1981.

Willi Dansgaard dies at 88; scientist who recognized climate record in ice cap

Willi Dansgaard dies at 88; scientist who recognized climate record in ice cap

The work of Danish paleoclimatologist Willi Dansgaard helped revolutionize scientific understanding of the mechanisms of climate change.

Tura Satana dies at 72; actress starred in 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!'

Tura Satana dies at 72; actress starred in 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!'

Satana gained cult status for her role as Varla, 'the Arnold Schwarzenegger of bad girls,' in the 1965 Russ Meyer film.

Elsa Rady dies at 67; leading contemporary ceramic artist

Elsa Rady dies at 67; leading contemporary ceramic artist

Elsa Rady was known for elegantly simple porcelain vessels of 'delicacy and grace.' Her work is in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

PASSINGS: Lee K. Harrington, Charles Sellier, Lena Nyman, Margaret Price

PASSINGS: Lee K. Harrington, Charles Sellier, Lena Nyman, Margaret Price

Lee K. Harrington, businessman and civic leader, 64; Charles Sellier, creator of 'The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams,' 67; Lena Nyman, Swedish actress in explicit films, 66; Margaret Price, noted Welsh opera singer, 69.

Dr. Ernest McCulloch dies at 84; he and research partner were first to isolate and identify a stem cell

Dr. Ernest McCulloch dies at 84; he and research partner were first to isolate and identify a stem cell

His pioneering work with biophycisist James E. Till opened the door to bone marrow transplants and to what researchers believe eventually will be a host of treatments for a broad spectrum of diseases.

LeRoy Grannis dies at 93; photographer documented California surf culture of the 1960s and '70s

LeRoy Grannis dies at 93; photographer documented California surf culture of the 1960s and '70s

The images by photographer LeRoy Grannis helped popularize and immortalize the sport —and the life behind it — at a crucial point in its history. 'His photos captured the real thing,' wrote surfing journalist Steve Barilotti.

Joyce Sloane dies at 80; beloved powerhouse of Second City improvisational theater in Chicago

Joyce Sloane dies at 80; beloved powerhouse of Second City improvisational theater in Chicago

She was associated with the theater for all but one of its 50 years and found and nurtured such comedy giants as John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley and Bill Murray.

David Nuffer dies at 78; co-founder of San Diego public relations firm

The publicist was also a jazz buff, Padres fan and Hemingway enthusiast. 'He really was a master at combining business and fun,' his son says.

Maria Schneider dies at 58; actress in 'Last Tango in Paris'

Maria Schneider dies at 58; actress in 'Last Tango in Paris'

'Last Tango in Paris' is considered a classic, but it also included notorious sex scenes. In her later years, Maria Schneider expressed regret about appearing in the film, saying 'I felt a little raped' by costar Marlon Brando and director Bernardo Bertolucci.

Leon Knopoff dies at 85; UCLA scientist who applied computer modeling in earthquake research

Leon Knopoff dies at 85; UCLA scientist who applied computer modeling in earthquake research

UCLA researcher Leon Knopoff was widely seen as the father of theoretical seismology, applying mathematical principles to the study of earthquakes. His work contributed to improved earthquake forecasting.

Memorial service planned for Kay Mills

Memorial service planned for Kay Mills

The service for the former Times editorial writer will be Feb. 27 in Santa Monica.

PASSINGS: Charles Nolan, Doyce Nunis Jr.

PASSINGS: Charles Nolan, Doyce Nunis Jr.

Charles Nolan, fashion designer who modernized American classics, dies at 53; Doyce Nunis Jr., USC historian and Southern California Quarterly editor, dies at 86

Milton Babbitt dies at 94; composer developed first electronic synthesizer

Milton Babbitt dies at 94; composer developed first electronic synthesizer

Milton Babbitt, known for his complex orchestral compositions, was a consultant to RCA as it was developing the Mark II synthesizer in the 1950s. He taught at Princeton University for many years.