Obituaries Related to "Richardson" from New York Times Archive
Robert Richardson Jr., Biographer of Literary Giants, Dies at 86
His books about Thoreau, Emerson and William James won him national awards — and a fan letter from the celebrated author who would become his wife.
John Richardson, Art Historian and Picasso Biographer, Is Dead at 95
A protean citizen of the art world — artist, curator, dealer, collector and more — he wrote a monumental four-volume life of a 20th-century giant.
Notable Deaths 2016: Willie Richardson
Willie Richardson, Baltimore Colts’ All-Pro Receiver, Dies at 76
Mr. Richardson was an All-Pro receiver for the Baltimore Colts and their leading pass-catcher in Super Bowl III, when the Jets otherwise stymied their offense in a huge upset victory.
Robert C. Richardson, Laureate in Physics, Dies at 75
Dr. Richardson’s prize-winning work involved cooling helium to liquid form, a breakthrough that has enabled research into a variety of scientific problems.
Midge Turk Richardson, Ex-Nun and Editor, Dies at 82
Ms. Richardson, who appeared as an extra in more than 100 Hollywood films as a child, spent years as Sister Agnes Marie before coming to New York and eventually becoming editor of Seventeen magazine.
Jack Richardson, New York Playwright, Is Dead at 78
Mr. Richardson won Obie and Drama Desk awards for his first play produced off Broadway in 1960. He turned to writing magazine articles and books after two of his plays failed on Broadway.
William S. Richardson, Ex-Chief Justice in Hawaii, Dies at 90
In 16 years leading the state’s Supreme Court, he defended the rights of native Hawaiians, often relying on ancestral custom in his decisions.
Richardson Died of ‘Blunt Impact,’ Medical Examiner Says
An autopsy of Natasha Richardson indicated that she died of a brain hemorrhage caused by “blunt impact” to her head.
Natasha Richardson, 45, Stage and Film Star, Dies
The Tony Award winner melded glamorous celebrity with the bloodline of theater royalty.
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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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