Obituaries Related to "Francis" from New York Times Archive
Francis Kennedy, War Hero and Restless Inventor, Dies at 95
After the violence in Korea, Mr. Kennedy sought to give something back to the world with his inventions. He succumbed to the novel coronavirus.
Francis Currey, a Hero in Battle at 19, Dies at 94
Days after a massacre of G.I.s, he was a one-man onslaught in the face of German tanks, earning a Medal of Honor. Only two other honorees from World War II now survive.
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases
The change in church teaching is likely to challenge Roman Catholic politicians, judges and officials who have argued that their church was not entirely opposed to capital punishment.
Notable Deaths 2016: Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette
Francis Bator, Influential White House Economist, Dies at 92
His proposals found their way into Lyndon B. Johnson’s overtures to the Soviet Union, his collaboration with Western Europe and his War on Poverty.
1916: Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Is Dead
From the archives of The International Herald Tribune: After a long illness, the Central European ruler dies in the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna in November 1916.
Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette, a Pioneer in Treating Sickle Cell Anemia, Dies at 89
Dr. Francis was credited with successfully using antibiotics to treat children with the disease 15 years before the effectiveness of those drugs was confirmed.
Denise Duval, French Soprano and Poulenc Interpreter, Dies at 94
Ms. Duval, a foremost interpreter of Francis Poulenc’s works, was also known for her performances of compositions by other French masters.
Francis Sejersted, 79, Dies; Steered Nobel Peace Prize Into Controversy
Mr. Sejersted led a committee that angered many by giving the awards to Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat, and to F. W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela.
Rogelio Livieres Plano, Bishop Ousted by Pope Francis, Dies at 69
Bishop Livieres, a conservative clergyman in Paraguay, sheltered a priest accused of molestation and made him vicar general, responsible for handling accusations of sexual abuse.
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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.
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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