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AN AVID COLLECTOR of African American art and generous museum patron, Ronald Ollie (1951-2020) has died. He passed away following a fall at his home in Newark, N.J., on June 1. He was 69. His wife Monique McRipley Ollie confirmed his death to Culture Type. She told me via email, “I think his most powerful legacy is his lasting relationships with his family and friends. His love and generous spirit will remain with all who were blessed to have known him.