Obituaries Related to "Solomon" from New York Times Archive
Maynard Solomon, Provocative Biographer of Composers, Dies at 90
Mr. Solomon probed the psyches of Mozart and Beethoven in critically acclaimed works; he was also a co-founder of an adventurous Vanguard record label.
Barbara Probst Solomon, Who Wrote of Spain Under Franco, Dies at 90
Admired for her observations on culture and politics, she was best known for a memoir about her involvement with the anti-Franco resistance movement.
Phil Solomon, Leading Experimental Filmmaker, Is Dead at 65
He subjected found footage to what a colleague called “a chemical and optical alchemy,” creating haunting films that he thought of as a form of painting.
Russ Solomon, Founder of Tower Records, Dies at 92
A pioneer of superstore hangouts for music lovers, he built a global retail empire that became obsolete and finally went bankrupt.
Rome Police Arrest Homeless Man in Murder of Beau Solomon, a U.S. Student
Mr. Solomon, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was found in the Tiber River with a head wound and blood on his shirt.
Tsunami Causes Deaths and Damages Homes on Solomon Islands
The tsunami sent strong waves crashing into several South Pacific islands, with officials in the Solomon Islands saying that at least four people died.
Freddie Solomon, a Star N.F.L. Receiver, Dies at 59
Solomon gave up his dream of being a pro quarterback to become an outstanding receiver for the Miami Dolphins and a San Francisco 49ers team that won two Super Bowls.
Solomon Burke, Influential Soul Singer, Dies at 70
Mr. Burke’s smooth, powerful articulation and mingling of sacred and profane themes helped define soul music in the early 1960s.
Anthony Solomon, Finance Policy Maker, Is Dead at 88
Mr. Solomon was a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and an influential financial policy maker in three presidential administrations and at the World Bank.
Tsunami death toll rises as relief effort begins in Solomons
HONIARA, Solomon Islands — Survivors of a tsunami on the west coast of the Solomon Islands scavenged for food and drinking water Tuesday, while officials said the death toll was at least 28 and was expected to rise.
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Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74
He played memorable screen villains, notably a psychopath in “Manhunter,” but also wrote, directed and starred in well-received plays at a theater he founded in Manhattan.
Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead
It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins. Earlier, he won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Michael Silverblatt, NPR’s ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
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