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May 16, 2023
Tom Hornbein (1930–2023), first to ascend Mount Everest’s West Ridge
Tom Hornbein was one of the team of mountaineers who made the first ascent up Mount Everest’s treacherous West Ridge in 1963.
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May 9, 2023
Menahem Pressler (1923–2023), Beaux Arts Trio pianist
Menahem Pressler was a co-founder and the longtime pianist of the acclaimed Beaux Arts Trio, beloved around the world for their chamber music.
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May 9, 2023
Newton Minow (1926–2023), FCC chair under Kennedy
Newton Minow was a former Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under President who is best known for his “vast wasteland” speech, which aimed pointed criticism at commercial television.
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May 8, 2023
Vida Blue (1949–2023), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher
Vida Blue was a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics’ who helped lead the team to three consecutive World Series championships in the 1970s, winning the American League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the process.
