Obituaries Related to "James" from New York Times Archive
James D. Wolfensohn, Who Led the World Bank for 10 Years, Dies at 86
He was a force on Wall Street before taking the reins of the bank in 1995, then proceeded to shake it up. He did the same at both Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Sean Connery, Who Embodied James Bond and More, Dies at 90
To legions of fans who have watched a parade of actors play Agent 007, none played the part as magnetically or as indelibly as Mr. Connery.
James Redford, Documentarian and Environmentalist, Dies at 58
After two liver transplants, he founded an institute to increase awareness. He and his father, Robert Redford, also championed environmental films.
James Randi, Magician Who Debunked Paranormal Claims, Dies at 92
Known professionally as the Amazing Randi, he dedicated his life to exposing seers who did not see, healers who did not heal and many others.
James A. Johnson, Democratic Power Broker, Dies at 76
Once called “the chairman of the universe,” he led Fannie Mae, the Kennedy Center and the Brookings Institution. He also aided in several presidential runs.
James Helferich, Artist in the Food World and Prison Chef, Dies at 75
A classically trained cook, Mr. Helferich worked at marine theme parks in Florida, enthralling his co-workers with his skill as an ice and butter sculptor. He died of the novel coronavirus.
James Jackson, Who Changed the Study of Black America, Dies at 76
Rather than focus on interracial comparisons, his National Survey of Black Americans explored the complexities within the Black population.
James R. Thompson, Longest-Serving Governor of Illinois, Dies at 84
A relentless campaigner, he served for 14 years after winning an election to a special two-year term in 1976.
James Harris, Towering Wrestler Known as Kamala, Dies at 70
He became a top draw portraying a stereotypical menacing African warrior who was always supposed to lose to his white opponents. He died of Covid-19.
James Powers, Brooklyn Gallerist Who Nurtured Black Artists, Dies at 80
Openings at Mr. Powers’s Spiral Gallery on Vanderbilt Avenue were rollicking festivals of art and jazz featuring emerging artists from the neighborhood and beyond.
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Lynda Blackmon Lowery, One of the Youngest Selma Marchers, Dies at 75
Her activism began as a teenager in 1963, when she heard the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. It set her on a path to nonviolent protest.
Glenn Hall, Pathbreaking All-Star Hockey Goalie, Dies at 94
Known as “Mr. Goalie,” he created the so-called butterfly style and played in a record 502 consecutive games, without wearing a mask. He received 300 stitches.
Arthur Cohn, Film Producer With an Oscar-Winning Touch, Dies at 98
Six of his movies received Academy Awards, including the Italian drama “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and the trade-union strike documentary “American Dream.”
Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
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.
Michael Reagan, 80 Dies; President’s Son Fought for Right-Wing Causes
The son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife, the actress Jane Wyman, he built on his father’s conservative legacy with a radio talk show and columns on right-wing sites like Newsmax.
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