Obituaries Related to "Wells" from New York Times Archive
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82
Her character on the ’60s sitcom radiated all-American wholesomeness and youthful charm. After her TV career cooled, she focused on theater acting.
There Has Been an Increase in Other Causes of Deaths, Not Just Coronavirus
More people have died from heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease in New York and New Jersey in recent months than over the same period in previous years. Here’s how those deaths might be linked to the pandemic.
‘If I’m Going to Get Sick and Die, I Might as Well Do It at Disney World’
Visitors to Disney World and Universal Studios recently seemed unfazed, even as its safety became an increasingly searched online question.
I’m Going to Die. I May as Well Be Cheerful About It.
While death is inevitable, our attitude about it is not.
‘Get Well or Die’: A State Senator Reveals His Addiction Battle
Peter Harckham’s struggles with substance abuse have shaped his views on opioid addiction and the legalization of marijuana.
A Young Father Was Investigated 4 Times. Then His Newborn Died.
Years of warnings that children were being abused may have gone unheeded until the death of Kaseem Watkins.
The Secret That Helps Some Trees Live More Than 1,000 Years
By comparing very old and young ginkgos in China, scientists found an explanation for their longevity.
2-Year-Old Dies After Being Trapped in Well for Days
Rescuers in southern India used a drilling rig and ropes to reach the toddler, but were only able to recover his body.
A Reporter for Whom ‘Burn in Hell’ Meant a Job Well Done
As local news retrenches, Jim Taricani is a reminder of the power of journalism to change lives and laws.
Silver King, Lucha Libre Wrestler, Dies in Ring at London Match
César González Barrón, who appeared in the 2006 movie “Nacho Libre,” became unresponsive during a wrestling bout on Saturday. No cause of death has been released.
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Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.
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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