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As a judge, he attacked racial segregation in education, housing and employment, and efforts to limit African-American voting.

His most notable accomplishment: helping to create a program to destroy surplus stocks of nuclear weapons around the world.

Framing buildings in disorienting fashion, he created images of Hong Kong’s density. He also recorded the minutiae of its everyday life.

As president, Mr. Neimark helped transform what had been seen as a safe, dull and expensive store into an avatar of luxurious shopping.

Under George H.W. Bush, he often angered environmentalists over the use of federal land as he sought to balance conservation and development.

Framing buildings in disorienting fashion, he created images of Hong Kong’s density. He also recorded the minutiae of its everyday life.

His Ice Palace on Fire Island and Flamingo in Manhattan gave gay men the opportunity to meet, dance and perhaps find a sense of empowerment.

He sued hospitals for malpractice, helped integrate police and fire departments and sought to hold gunmakers liable in the Sandy Hook massacre.

His company, Anonymous Content, produced TV series, music videos and two candidates for the 2016 best-picture Oscar, including the winner, “Spotlight.”

“Hondo,” as he was called, was a relentless, clutch and consistently proficient player on eight championship teams in a 16-season Hall of Fame career.