Obituaries Related to "Levy" from New York Times Archive
Andrea Levy, Author Who Spoke for a Generation of Immigrants, Dies at 62
Her books were praised for their witty, honest portraits of the immigrant experience, especially of those who moved to Britain from the West Indies after World War II.
Harold O. Levy, Progressive New York City Schools Chief, Dies at 65
Mr. Levy, who was the chancellor of New York City’s vast public school system from 2000 to 2002, attracted thousands of new teachers by insisting on higher starting wages.
Marvin David Levy, Composer Who Rose, Fell and Rose Again, Dies at 82
Mr. Levy’s career went into a spiral after the failure of “Mourning Becomes Electra,” and he was imprisoned for two years for his role in a drug ring.
Judy Protas, Writer of Slogan for Levy’s Real Jewish Rye, Dies at 91
Ms. Protas knew that a campaign spent selling rye bread to Jews would be a campaign squandered in preaching to the converted.
A Record-Setting Gala for Lincoln Center, With a Bonus Tribute for Reynold Levy
The Lincoln Center spring gala raises $9.4 million, a record for the organization.
John Levy, Bassist and Talent Manager, Dies at 99
Mr. Levy, widely credited as the first African-American personal manager in jazz, represented big names like Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderley and Herbie Hancock.
Reginald Levy Is Dead at 88; Hailed as a Hero in a ’72 Hijacking
Mr. Levy was captain of a hijacked Belgian airliner who enabled Israeli commandos to storm the plane and rescue all 100 passengers and crew members.
Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia president, dies at 59
JOHANNESBURG — President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia, whose economic policies won the confidence of international donors and whose robust criticism of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe made him an anomaly among African heads of state, died Tuesday in France, seven weeks after a stroke. He was 59.
Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia President, Dies at 59
In Zambia, Mr. Mwanawasa may best be remembered as a crusader against corruption.
President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies at 59
LUSAKA, Zambia — President Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital Tuesday, more than six weeks after he was hospitalized for a stroke, the country's vice president said. He was 59.
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Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and film festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.
Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.
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