Looking back at notable deaths in the arts in 2014

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Notable deaths in the arts for 2014 ( Barbara Davidson, Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times; Associated Press)

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The irascible New York stage diva worked with numerous talents, including Noel Coward and Stephen Sondheim, and capped a late-career resurgence with her solo show “At Liberty.” (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

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A versatile director of theater and films, Nichols staged everything from intimate dramas to big musicals, winning his last of many Tony Awards for a 2012 Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman.” (Jennifer S. Altman / For the Times)

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The founder of the beloved Bob Baker Marionette Theatre was a puppeteer in a nearly eight-decade career that took him to Hollywood and beyond. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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The formidable former music director of the New York Philharmonic and other notable institutions was an L.A. native who performed as an adolescent at the Hollywood Bowl. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)

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The venerated New York stage actress gained recognition for playing chilly WASP heroines in the dramas of Edward Albee, most notably “Three Tall Women.” (Jennifer S. Altman / For the Times)

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The Italian conductor led some of Europe’s biggest opera and symphonic organizations, including La Scala in Milan. (Kevin P. Casey / Los Angeles Times)

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The eminent British conductor and writer was a lifelong champion of Baroque music. (Jonathan Alcorn / For The Times)

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The noted deaf actress won a Tony for her performance in the Broadway run of the play “Children of a Lesser God.” (Pictured: Bob Steinberg, left, Phyllis Frelich and Mark Medoff) (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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The Tony Award-winning director of the musical “The Wiz” became a familiar face on TV for his role as a spokesman for 7-Up. (Jack Mitchell / Getty Images)

By David Ng

Dec. 30, 2014 6:05 AM PT

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The end of 2014 provides an opportunity to take a look back at some of the notable figures in the arts who died in the last year.

They include award-winning actors and directors, stars of classical music and singular visual artists from around the world. The photo gallery above includes a select list of these names, who range in age from 62 to 110.

Twitter: @DavidNgLAT

Looking back at notable deaths in the arts in 2014

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