Obituaries Related to "Potter" from New York Times Archive
Amanda Swimmer, Potter and Keeper of Cherokee Traditions, Dies at 97
The recipient of numerous honors, Mrs. Swimmer was deeply respected by members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee: “Everyone called her grandmother.”
Dead of AIDS and Forgotten in Potter’s Field
In an untold chapter of the AIDS epidemic, scores of unclaimed bodies were buried in a remote spot on Hart Island. How many exactly remains unclear.
Robert Hardy, a Frequent Churchill and a ‘Potter’ Wizard, Dies at 91
An actor who became a familiar face to a new generation of fans when he was cast, in his late 70s, as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films.
Alan Rickman, Watchable Villain in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die Hard,’ Dies at 69
The British actor brought an erudite dignity to film roles like the nefarious mastermind of “Die Hard” and the dour master of potions in the “Harry Potter” series.
Mourners Make First Visit to New York’s Potter’s Field
A small group was allowed to stand beside the ground that holds their kin in mass graves, under the settlement terms of a lawsuit that sought regular access for relatives.
Dean Potter, Extreme Climber, Dies in BASE-Jumping Accident at Yosemite
After Potter and Graham Hunt leapt off Taft Point, about 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley, they tried to clear a notch in the cliffs but smashed into the rocks.
Jeffrey Potter, Biographer of Pollock, Dies at 94
Mr. Potter’s work “To a Violent Grave” was based on his own recollections as well as interviews with many who knew Jackson Pollock.
E. J. Potter, ‘Michigan Madman’ of Motorcycle Racing, Dies at 71
Mr. Potter reached incredibly high speeds on motorcycles he modified himself, including one that he rigged with a Chevy V-8 and another that he fitted with a jet engine.
Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 96
Mr. Morgan, an Emmy winner on TV, also appeared in more than 100 movies.
Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60
Mr. Rivera pioneered ceramic water filters that cut in half the incidence of diarrhea, a leading cause of death in the third world, especially among children.
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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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