Obituaries Related to "Russell" from New York Times Archive
Angela Russell Dies at 65; She Grew Up With a Love of Song
Ms. Russell, a blind and intellectually disabled woman, lived for the past 25 years in an adult-care community. She died of the novel coronavirus.
Diana Russell, Who Studied Violence Against Women, Dies at 81
She popularized the term “femicide,” to highlight the killing of women “because they are women” and to distinguish these killings from other homicides.
Liane Russell, Who Studied Radiation’s Effects on Embryos, Dies at 95
Her findings led to cautions against X-rays for pregnant women. She also discovered that the presence of the Y chromosome meant a mammalian embryo was male.
Russell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 70
His most enduring composition was “Third Rate Romance,” a Top 20 pop and country hit that was later recorded by Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello and others.
In Karen Russell’s ‘Orange World,’ Deals With the Devil and Parties With Dead Men
In her third book of short stories, Russell continues to mine deeply strange conceits for both horror and comedy.
Russell Baker, Pulitzer-Winning Times Columnist and Humorist, Dies at 93
Mr. Baker, a backwoods-born Virginian who became one of America’s most celebrated writers, spent decades at The New York Times and hosted “Masterpiece Theater” for years.
Notable Deaths 2016: Russell Oberlin
Notable Deaths 2016: Leon Russell
Russell Nype, Two-Time Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 98
Mr. Nype sang with an ebullient baritone and won Tony Awards for performing alongside Elaine Stritch in “Goldilocks” and Ethel Merman in “Call Me Madam.”
Charlie Russell, Who Befriended Bears, Dies at 76
Mr. Russell challenged conventional, fear-based ideas of bear management by going to live among black bears in a remote part of Russia.
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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.
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Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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