Latest NY Times Obituaries
Leonardo Patterson, Disgraced Dealer in Latin American Artifacts, Dies at 82
Born into rural poverty, he climbed to the top of the art market. But he fell after being convicted of selling fake and stolen items.
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
An idealist, he founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.
Betty Webb, Who Helped Bletchley Park Code Breakers, Dies at 101
Sworn to secrecy about the goings-on at Britain’s storied World War II decryption operation, she only later recounted the efforts to crack German signals.
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.
Reinaldo Herrera, Arbiter of Style for Vanity Fair, Dies at 91
Both old school and Old World and married to a celebrated fashion designer, he helped define Manhattan’s high life for many years.
Richard Carlson, Journalist Who Led Voice of America, Dies at 84
The father of the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, he won a Peabody Award for television reporting that uncovered a car company’s fraud.
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