Obituaries Related to "Hunt" from New York Times Archive
Sharon Hunt, Teacher for a Quarter-Century, Dies at 65
After a career in the classroom, she died before she could spend her first retirement check. Her battle with Covid-19 taught family and friends a lesson in fortitude.
Forrest Fenn, Who Enticed Thousands With Treasure Hunt, Dies at 90
An art dealer, he announced in a 2010 book that he had hidden a chest of gold nuggets and jewels somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. People headed for them.
Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit ‘1776,’ Dies at 81
The musical about the founding fathers, his Broadway directorial debut, scored three Tonys. He was also a mainstay of the Williamstown Theater Festival.
Barbara Hunt McLanahan, Influential Arts Administrator, Dies at 55
She championed emerging artists and, as executive director of the Children’s Museum of the Arts, sought to make art available to all types of youngsters.
Rhino Poacher Killed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions, Officials Say
Officials at Kruger National Park in South Africa said only a skull and a pair of pants were recovered.
Caroline Rose Hunt, 95, Dies; Turned Inheritance Into Vast Wealth
An heiress to a Texas oil fortune, she protected her assets as her brothers went bust trying to corner silver, and she quietly built a real fortune.
Whitey Bulger Is Dead in Prison at 89; Long-Hunted Boston Mob Boss
One of America’s most wanted gangsters for 16 years, he was beaten to death by fellow inmates in West Virginia. His murderous life inspired books and films.
India Hunts Man-Eating Tiger Blamed for 13 Deaths
In a way, India’s effort to protect tigers has become a victim of its own success. Their numbers are growing, and they’re coming into contact with people more often.
Homer A. Neal, Leader in Physics Who Explored Matter, Dies at 75
Dr. Neal became a particle physicist when few African-Americans entered the field; he went on to lead two large University of Michigan research teams.
In Journalist’s Murder, a Test for Malta, and the European Union
Three career criminals have been arrested in the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia, but her family fears a cover-up because of the powerful interests involved.
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Michael Silverblatt, Radio ‘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.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins and won the Kentucky Derby in 2005 with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
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.
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.
Doug Moe, 87, N.B.A. Coach as Freewheeling as His Style of Play, Dies
A former college All-American touched by scandal, he was irreverent and unpredictable as he piloted his fast-paced Nuggets and Spurs.
José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic “St. François d’Assise.”
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