Obituaries Related to "Adams" from New York Times Archive
Betty Campbell-Adams, Bronx Evangelist of Carrot Cake, Dies at 65
The bakery Ms. Campbell-Adams founded with her husband has won legions of fans all over the world for the Caribbean-infused delicacy that is its specialty.
Lon Adams, Who Gave the Slim Jim Its Flavor, Dies at 95
Mr. Adams spent a quarter-century developing and refining the recipe for the beef jerky snack. He died of complications of Covid-19
Julie Adams, Seized by Creature in ‘Black Lagoon,’ Dies at 92
Her Hollywood career stretched across six decades, but it was her 1954 role as the love interest of a reptilian monster that gave her lasting fame.
Constance Adams, Architect of Space Habitats, Is Dead at 53
She gave up designing skyscrapers to develop structures that would help travelers live on the International Space Station, Mars or the moon.
Notable Deaths 2016: Richard Adams
Richard Adams, Whose Novel ‘Watership Down’ Became a Phenomenon, Dies at 96
Mr. Adams’s theme-rich rabbit tale from the early 1970s made him one of the world’s best-selling writers.
Dan Haggerty, Who Played Grizzly Adams, Dies at 73
Mr. Haggerty parlayed a beard and a bear into a role that endeared him to viewers of a film and television series both titled “The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.”
Arlin Adams, Federal Judge Three Times on Supreme Court Short List, Dies at 94
Known for deep Republican political ties in Pennsylvania and respected legal scholarship, Judge Adams led investigations into two former Reagan administration cabinet members.
Alvin P. Adams Jr., Ambassador Who Helped Haiti Pursue Democracy, Dies at 73
Mr. Adams, a three-time ambassador, persuaded a Haitian military ruler in 1990 to abdicate. That move paved the way for Haiti’s first freely elected president.
Lisa Bonchek Adams Dies at 45; Chronicled Fight With Breast Cancer
Ms. Adams was known for her thousands of blog posts, Facebook updates and Twitter messages detailing her struggle with breast cancer.
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Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96
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Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
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