Obituaries Related to "Knight" from New York Times Archive
Knights of Columbus Founder, Who Died in a Pandemic, Moves Closer to Sainthood
Pope Francis has credited a 2015 miracle to the Rev. Michael J. McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died in 1890 during an outbreak that researchers now believe may have been caused by a coronavirus.
Shirley Knight, Tony- and Emmy-Winning Actress, Dies at 83
She burst onto the scene with an Oscar-nominated performance in the 1960 film “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” and went on to a long career in film, on television and on the stage.
Sad Day for Gotham: Adam West, Who Played Batman, Dies at 88
The classically handsome baritone actor turned a comic-book superhero into live-action Pop Art in the 1960s television series “Batman.”
Tom Knight, Brooklyn’s Baseball Sage, Dies at 89
Mr. Knight was the first and only official baseball historian of Brooklyn, and though it was not certain that he had any official duties, his qualifications were indisputable.
Forrest Shumway, a White Knight of Deal Making, Dies at 85
After his uncle pressured him to work for Signal Oil, Mr. Shumway built the company into a successful conglomerate.
Effects Coordinator Cleared in Death of ‘Dark Knight’ Cameraman
A British jury ruled unanimously that Christopher Corbould, an Academy Award-winner for “Inception,” was not guilty of failing to ensure the safety of Conway Wickliffe, a cameraman killed in a stunt mishap on “The Dark Knight.”
At Trial Over ‘Dark Knight’ Death, Prosecutor Says Guidelines Were Not Followed
A cameraman was killed while filming a scene.
Marie Knight, Rich-Voiced Gospel Singer, Dies at 89
Ms. Knight’s room-filling contralto voice was featured on some of the most popular gospel records of the 1940s.
Alvah H. Chapman Jr., Civic-Minded Leader of Knight Ridder, Dies at 87
Mr. Chapman was the former publisher of The Miami Herald and chairman of the Knight Ridder newspapers and one of South Florida’s most influential philanthropic and civic leaders.
A ‘Dark Knight’ Death Under Examination
A British jury investigating the death of a special-effects technician on “The Dark Knight” was told that he was killed in an accident during the shooting of a stunt.
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Glenn Hall, Pathbreaking All-Star Hockey Goalie, Dies at 94
Known as “Mr. Goalie,” he created the so-called butterfly style and played in a record 502 consecutive games, without wearing a mask. He received 300 stitches.
Arthur Cohn, Film Producer With an Oscar-Winning Touch, Dies at 98
Six of his movies received Academy Awards, including the Italian drama “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and the trade-union strike documentary “American Dream.”
Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Michael Reagan, 80 Dies; President’s Son Fought for Right-Wing Causes
The son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife, the actress Jane Wyman, he built on his father’s conservative legacy with a radio talk show and columns on right-wing sites like Newsmax.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
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