I was saddened by the news of the financial mogul, Bruce Wasserstein. He was a legend in the private equity industry. Bruce Wasserstein led Lazard during its some of its most difficult times, and transformed the firm into a modernized, streamlined powerhouse. Here are some links to some articles about Bruce Wasserstein's passing:
Lazard Tribute to Bruce Wasserstein, veteran of 1,000 mergers (Guardian)
Remembering Bruce Wasserstein (Newsweek)