Obituaries Related to "Wade" from New York Times Archive
Betsy Wade, First Woman to Edit News at The Times, Dies at 91
In a 45-year Times career, she also became the first woman to lead the Newspaper Guild of New York and fought a sex discrimination case against the paper.
Bob Wade, Sculptor of the Outlandishly Large, Dies at 76
Known as Daddy-O, he created roadside, streetside and top-of-the-roof attractions in Texas and elsewhere.
First, a Symbol of Occupy Wall Street. Then He Waded Into Syria.
Robert Grodt was an activist at the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. Five years later, he traveled to Syria, where he died after joining a Kurdish militia.
Norma McCorvey, ‘Roe’ in Roe v. Wade, Is Dead at 69
Ms. McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff in the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, was a symbol for abortion rights, though she later changed her views.
Donald Trump Uses Death of Dwyane Wade’s Cousin to Illustrate His View
Mr. Trump did not initially offer condolences in his Twitter message, but instead linked the death to his effort to win support from African-American voters.
Throwback Thursday | Jan. 22, 1973: Roe v. Wade and the Death of L.B.J.
As you can see from the picture of the Jan. 23, 1973 New York Times front page , the death of Lyndon B. Johnson was given a larger headline than the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that was handed down the same day.
Wade Mainer, a Pioneer of Bluegrass Banjo, Dies at 104
Mr. Mainer’s use of a two-finger picking style, his biographer said, “brought the music forward.”
Wade F. B. Thompson, Who Rebuilt Airstream Brand, Dies at 69
Mr. Thompson and his partner bought travel trailer businesses, including the popular Airstream brand, which they built up after a difficult period.
Richard Wade, 87, Urban Historian, Dies
Dr. Wade helped put cities on the map as an academic subject and advised Democratic candidates including Adlai Stevenson, Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern.
In Complex Dance, Roberts Pays Tribute to Years of Precedent Behind Roe v. Wade
Nowhere were Judge John G. Roberts Jr.'s words framed more carefully -- or listened to more closely -- than on the subject of abortion. In what advocates on both sides of the issue described as a complex dance, on the first day of questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Roberts paid full tribute to the weight of 32 years of precedent behind Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision establishing abortion rights. ''It's settled as a precedent of the court, entitled to respect u ...
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Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
She was the first professional female jockey to compete at a track in the United States where betting was legal, and notched up 228 career victories.
Dick Zimmer, N.J. Congressman Who Sponsored Megan’s Law, Dies at 81
The landmark legislation, a response to the rape and murder of a New Jersey child, required states to disclose where convicted sex-offenders live.
Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
From her student days, she stubbornly refused to follow popular artistic trends. Instead, she spent decades exploring the effects of light on glass.
Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96
One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer.
Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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