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portraying the conflicted mob boss Tony Soprano in the TV series “The Sopranos.” Died June 19 of a heart attack while on vacation in Rome. Dave Jennings, 61. An All-Pro punter who played for New York’s two NFL teams, the Giants (1974 to 1984) and Jets (1985 to 1987). Died June 19 from Parkinson’s disease. Allan Simonsen, 34. A Danish race car driver affiliated with the Aston Martin Racing Team. Died June 22 when his car crashed at the Le Mans 24 hours race. Bobby “Blue” Bland, 83. A Tennessee-born singer of Southern blues and ballads in hit singles such as “Turn on Your Love Light,” who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Died June 23. Harry Parker, 77. He coached the Harvard University men’s heavyweight crew team to 22 undefeated seasons and eight national titles. Died June 25 of a blood disorder. Marc Rich, 78. The Belgium-born commodities trader, who in 1983 was indicted for U.S. income tax evasion and racketeering, fled the country and lived as a fugitive until pardoned by President Bill Clinton in 2001. Died June 26 near his home in Switzerland. Rawleigh Warner, 92. As the chairman and CEO of Mobil Oil Corp. from 1969 to 1986, he outmaneuvered competitors to make Mobil second in sales behind Exxon Corp., years before the companies merged. Died June 26 of complications from a progressive muscle disease. July William H. Gray Ill, 71. He was a Democrat from Philadelphia who served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first black party whip, the No. 3 leadership position. Died July 1 while in London to attend the Wimbledon tennis tournament. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013289