Obituaries Related to "Wheeler" from New York Times Archive
Chris Pendergast, Who Fought A.L.S. Mile After Mile, Dies at 71
Living for 27 years with Lou Gehrig’s disease (and beating the odds), he started Ride for Life, an annual trek that has raised millions for A.L.S. research.
Lonnie Wheeler, 68, Dies; Helped Ballplayers Tell Their Stories
A longtime sportswriter, he collaborated with Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Mike Piazza on their autobiographies. “I was there,” he once said, “to make the subject more literary.”
William Wheeler, New York Mass Transit Visionary, Dies at 69
Mr. Wheeler oversaw the strategic planning that led to, among other things, the MetroCard and countdown clocks for subways and buses.
His Body Was Behind the Wheel for a Week Before It Was Discovered. This Was His Life.
A software designer ended his life in his parked car in the East Village. His family asked the police for help finding him, but met resistance.
Lois Wheeler Snow, Critic of Human Rights Abuses in China, Dies at 97
Ms. Snow was an actress and writer whose outspoken criticism was amplified by the legacy of her husband, the journalist Edgar Snow.
After Cabby Dies Behind the Wheel, His Life Comes Into Focus
Mehari Bokrezion was alone when he died in Manhattan, but 500 people came to his funeral.
John Surtees, Two- and Four-Wheel Racing Champion, Dies at 83
Surtees, active in the 1960s and ’70s, was the only driver to hold world titles in motorcycle and auto racing.
Kenny Wheeler, Influential Sound in Jazz, Dies at 84
Critics hailed the ingenuity of Mr. Wheeler’s compositions, which were unfailingly melodic but often veered in unexpected directions, and the understated grace of his playing style.
Alex Moulton, Creator of Quirky Small-Wheeled Bike, Dies at 92
The Moulton bicycle, the forerunner of the collapsible, portable bikes of today, was spurred by the determination of Mr. Moulton, an automotive engineer, to improve upon the traditional bicycle.
Ed Flesh, Who Designed the Wheel of Fortune, Is Dead at 79
Mr. Flesh, an art director, brought garish set design to game shows and created the horizontal spinner that revolves at the center of “Wheel of Fortune.”
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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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