Deaths of note from around the world:

Lawrence Goodwyn, 85: His book, “Democratic Promise: The Populist Moment in America,” became a standard text in colleges and something of a blueprint for activists. Died Sunday at his home in Durham, N.C.

Mario Montez, 78: As a drag performer in the 1960s, Montez became a part of the avant-garde theater and cinema world. He also played a role in the films of Andy Warhol. Died Sept. 26 in Key West, Fla.

Gary Brandner, 83: A horror novelist whose trilogy, “The Howling,” inspired the popular fright film series of the same name. Died Sept. 22 in Reno, Nev.