Obituaries Related to "Walter" from New York Times Archive
Walter E. Williams, 84, Dies; Conservative Economist on Black Issues
Skeptical of antipoverty programs, he was a scholar who reached a wide public through a newspaper column and books, and as a fill-in for Rush Limbaugh.
What We Know About the Death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia
The fatal shooting of Mr. Wallace, a 27-year-old Black man, set off protests, looting and violent clashes with the police in Pennsylvania, a swing state, days before the presidential election.
Walter Ashcraft, College Football Star Who Became a Coach, Dies at 91
He was an N.F.L. draftee, but an injury prevented him from playing. He devoted himself to coaching and hospitality work. He died of Covid-19.
Walter Lure, Guitarist for a ‘Mythical’ Punk Band, Dies at 71
With the Heartbreakers, a shooting star in New York’s punk rock scene, he was a more proficient guitarist than many of his peers. Then came a very unpunk second act.
Walter Dallas, ‘Heartbeat’ of Philadelphia Theater, Dies at 73
A man of many talents, he led Freedom Theater, one of the nation’s top African-American companies, for more than a decade.
Rosalind P. Walter, 95, First ‘Rosie the Riveter’ and a PBS Funder, Dies
A daughter of privilege who worked on an assembly line during World War II, she became a principal benefactor of public television, her name intoned on a host of programs.
Walter J. Minton, Publisher Who Defied Censors, Dies at 96
As president of Putnam’s, he broke ground with sexually explicit works like “Lolita” and “Fanny Hill,” worked with top authors and scored many best sellers.
Walter Mercado, Celebrity Astrologer for Millions of Latinos, Dies
For years, he kept Latino families glued to their televisions as he dramatically revealed their futures, as foretold by the stars.
Walter B. Jones, 76, Dies; Republican Turned Against Iraq War
A staunch war supporter, he rebranded French fries as “freedom fries,” but then opposed the war and sought to atone for his earlier support.
Walter H. Munk, Scientist-Explorer Who Illuminated the Deep, Dies at 101
One of the 20th century’s leading oceanographers, he was called the “Einstein of the oceans,” in one case predicting the surf on D-Day and saving lives.
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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.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
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