Obituaries Related to "Evans" from New York Times Archive
Harold Evans Dies at 92; Crusading Newspaperman With a Second Act
In Britain, he helped redefine high-quality newspapers and challenged legal restrictions on the press. In America, he brought new scope and glitz to book publishing as the head of Random House.
Lynn Evans Mand, 95, Dies; a Voice on ‘Mr. Sandman’ and ‘Lollipop’
With Ms. Mand on lead vocals, the Chordettes reached the top of the pop charts in the 1950s
Robert Evans, a Maverick Producer of Hollywood Classics, Dies at 89
He was a force behind masterworks like “The Godfather” and “Chinatown,” and his own story — of unlikely success and drug-fueled decline — was the stuff of legend.
Rachel Held Evans, Voice of the Wandering Evangelical, Dies at 37
Ms. Evans’s spiritual journey and writing fostered a community of believers who challenged conservative Christian groups they felt were exclusionary.
Alfie Evans, Terminally Ill British Toddler at Center of Court Fight, Dies
The 23-month-old had a rare degenerative brain condition. His parents fought to continue treatment, but his doctors said further medical care would have been futile.
Willie Evans, Who Was Barred From a Bowl Game Because of His Color, Dies at 79
Evans, a star halfback, was one of two University of Buffalo players turned down for the Tangerine Bowl after an 8-1 season in 1958. The team rejected the bid.
Albert Evans, Ebullient City Ballet Dancer, Is Dead at 46
Mr. Evans, a muscular and elegant performer, was only the second black dancer to be named a principal with the company.
M. Stanton Evans, Who Helped Shape Conservative Movement, Is Dead at 80
At 26, Mr. Evans drafted the statement of principles upon which Young Americans for Freedom, the first substantial national conservative organization, was created.
Dixie Evans, Who Brought ‘Monroe’ to Burlesque Houses, Dies at 86
In an act that played at burlesque houses across the country, Ms. Evans mimicked the speech, shimmy and look of Marilyn Monroe.
Arthur Evans, Leader in Gay Rights Fight, Dies at 68
Mr. Evans helped form and lead the movement that coalesced after gay people and their supporters protested a 1969 police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village gay bar.
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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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