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Tributes
SMU Community, Colleagues Remember Slain Journalist
Brent Renaud, known as a kind, compassionate mentor, killed in Ukraine. Renaud's family is working to establish the Brent Renaud Journalism Foundation.
Obituaries
Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison Dies at 98
Adlene Harrison was a woman of firsts -- not just in Dallas, but for the U.S. as well. When she was appointed mayor in 1976, she became the first woman to serve in the role in Dallas, and was the first Jewish woman to be mayor of a major city in the U.S.
Obituaries
Dallas Native (and TJ Grad) Meat Loaf Dies at 74
Michael Aday, better known to his fans as rock singer Meat Loaf, died Thursday, his family announced on Facebook. He was 74.
(Read time: 4 minutes)
Obituaries
Monkees’ (and Thomas Jefferson Grad) Michael Nesmith Dead at 78
Michael Nesmith, singer and songwriter for the 60s group The Monkees (and co-star of the show with the same name) died Friday. He was 78.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Society
‘Fourth Founder’ of UT Dallas, Peter O’Donnell, Dies at 97
Peter O'Donnell Jr., a longtime philanthropist whose efforts have been described as "visionary" on a frequent basis, died Oct. 10 at the age of 97.
(Read time: 4.9 minutes)
Obituaries
SMU Meadows Museum Director Mark Roglán Dies At 50
Dr. Mark A. Roglán, the longtime director of SMU’s Meadows Museum known as an expert in 19th-century Spanish art, died Tuesday at the age of 50 after a battle with cancer.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
Obituaries
Longtime Arts Supporter Don Winspear Dies at 62
Longtime supporter of the Dallas arts community Don Winspear died September 17 at the age of 62.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
Obituaries
‘Mastermind of NorthPark Center’s Artistic Landscape Architecture’ Judy Cunningham Dies at 68
This year, NorthPark will have to switch from summer to fall landscaping (which typically includes hundreds of pumpkins and gourds) without the help of Judy Cunningham, the acclaimed landscape designer known as ‘the mastermind of NorthPark Center’s artistic landscape architecture for 43 years.’
(Read time: 3.4 minutes)
Tributes
‘Champion of Historic Preservation’ Lindalyn Adams Dies at 91
Lindalyn Adams, who was instrumental in the creation of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, and what’s now known as Preservation Park Cities died last week at 91 after suffering a stroke.
(Read time: 5.1 minutes)
Tributes
‘Heart of Eiseman Jewels’ Louise Eiseman Dies at 91
Eiseman Jewels co-founder and chairman Louise Eiseman died this week at 91 of natural causes at her home in Preston Hollow.
(Read time: 2.3 minutes)
Obituaries
Mary Anne Sammons Cree’s ‘Extraordinary Life’ Celebrated
You may not know the name Mary Anne Cree, but you know Mary Anne Cree. You’ve seen her (and her family’s) touches on the culture and lives of Dallas for years, in the Texas Discovery Gardens Butterfly House, Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum, Santiago Calatrava’s Wave perched at the main entrance of SMU, and countless other ways.
(Read time: 4.6 minutes)
Coronavirus
Remembrance Tree Planted for Respiratory Therapist Lost to COVID-19
A respiratory therapist who colleagues said will always be remembered for her compassion was honored with a tree-planting ceremony Friday at Medical City Dallas.
(Read time: 2.3 minutes)
Obituaries
Radio Hall of Famer Ron Chapman Dies at 85
When legendary radio personality Ron Chapman retired from full-time work on the airwaves in 2005, it didn't take much to get everyone to tell their favorite story about the Radio Hall of Famer.
Chapman died Monday at age 85.
In Memoriam
Alicia Landry Dies at 91
Alicia Landry, wife of longtime Cowboys football coach Tom Landry, died Thursday. She was 91.
Coronavirus
Preston Hollow’s Charley Pride Dead at 86
Country Music Television has reported that Preston Hollow's own music legend, Charley Pride, died of COVID-19 Saturday. He was 86.
