She won the National Book Award in 1984 for her story collection, “Victory Over Japan.”
Died January 30 2024
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He originated the role of the Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz.”
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She was the state’s first lady in the 1990s.
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She managed her husband’s career and helped with his mental health.
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She won Tony Awards for “The Rink” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”