News Obituaries: Lives Lost to COVID-19

Johnston helped create two national parks in Louisiana.

He was the last member of the Canadiens team that won five straight championships.

Mendes put a samba spin on “Mas Que Nada” and “The Look of Love.”

His brother designed the plane in which he made his groundbreaking flight.

He participated in Vietnam War protests and the gay rights movement.

He earned a reputation for being a fierce, and often funny, critic of bad television.

He was known for his creativity in the ring and in promos.

He designed toys and playsets from big film franchises for Hasbro, Inc.

He had roles in “Another World” and “All That Jazz.”

He appeared in “Return of the Jedi” and “Blade Runner.”