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A highly popular prime minister from 1983 to 1991, he was an ally of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and revolutionized the Australian economy.

His seminal 1982 article, with James Q. Wilson, revolutionized law enforcement. It was also misinterpreted and led to “zero tolerance” strategies.

In her writings and lectures, she postulated that the human race was on the brink of an enhanced way of existing and could bring about great things.

Though she was on the front lines helping to lead Signal Corps switchboard operators, she was not designated a veteran until after her death.

Cardinal Sfeir, the Maronite Catholic patriarch, supported a compromise that ended Lebanon’s 15-year civil war but resulted in 15 years of Syrian occupation.

Doctors forced Mr. Cowart to undergo treatment after he was severely burned in an explosion. He spent the rest of his life arguing for patient autonomy.

The Austrian Mr. Demus played with refinement, often accompanying the great singers of his time and championing the four-hand piano literature.

A former vocal supporter of Putin, he was also unafraid to challenge the authorities in a career in which he was alternately in and out of favor.

The Austrian Mr. Demus played with refinement, often accompanying the great singers of his time and championing the four-hand piano literature.

As HBO Sports’ ringside fight scorer and rules expert, Mr. Lederman exuberantly explained the fine points of fights, usually off camera.