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Benedict Freedman, whose first novel, ''Mrs. Mike'' -- based on the true story of a young woman's life in the Canadian wilderness at the turn of the century -- was a sensation after it was published in 1947 and inspired a Hollywood feature film, died on Feb. 24 at his home in Corte Madera, Calif. He was 92. His family confirmed the death. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Bruce Surtees, an Oscar-nominated cinematographer known as the Prince of Darkness for his skill at summoning sharply etched figures from the inky depths of prisons, nightclubs and other inhospitably lighted places, died on Thursday in Carmel, Calif. He was 74. The cause was complications of diabetes, his wife, Carol, said. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Dick Anthony Williams, a prolific actor who created enduring roles in blaxploitation films during the 1970s while simultaneously securing his reputation on the New York stage with Tony-nominated performances and a Drama Desk Award, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 77. His death was confirmed by a family friend, Samantha Wheeler. No cause was given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Charles Napier, a character actor who portrayed ruffians, military officers and other strong men in films like the second Rambo movie, but who played against type as a judge in ''Philadelphia,'' died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, Calif. He was 75. His death was confirmed by his agency, Bauman, Redanty & Shaul. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Darren Taylor, a former gang member who turned peacemaker and brokered a truce between warring gangs after the Los Angeles riots in 1992, died Monday in San Diego. He was 42. The cause was cancer, said his sister, Adrienne Galloway. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the death of John E. Howard, who was the chief investigator and public prosecutor in the murder trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the man who murdered Senator Robert F. Kennedy. List of survivors.