Obituaries Related to "Le" from New York Times Archive
John le Carré, Best-Selling Author of Cold War Thrillers, Dies at 89
Breaking from the James Bond mold, he turned the spy novel into high art as he explored the moral compromises of agents on both sides of the Iron curtain.
Herbert Kretzmer, Lyricist for ‘Les Misérables,’ Dies at 95
A London theater critic, he turned a little-known French musical into a global blockbuster, earning $20 million in royalties.
Le Kha Phieu, Vietnam Leader Who Was Pushed Out, Dies at 88
He served for less than four years as the country’s general secretary, losing his post after unusually public factional struggles.
Sirio Maccioni, Whose Le Cirque Drew Manhattan’s Elite, Dies at 88
Dash, charm and matinee-idol looks helped make Mr. Maccioni an unusual sort of celebrity in New York City’s restaurant scene.
James Le Mesurier, Backer of Syrian White Helmets, Is Found Dead in Turkey
The death of Mr. Le Mesurier, a Briton who provided training and equipment for the civil defense group, is under investigation.
Pierre Le-Tan, Illustrator With a Quiet Touch, Dies at 69
His work appeared in galleries, museums and books, in collaborations with fashion brands, and, 18 times, on the cover of The New Yorker.
Le Anne Schreiber, 73, Dies; a First Among Sports Editors
She was the first woman to run a major American daily newspaper’s sports section — that of The New York Times. She was later an ombudswoman for ESPN.
Les Murray, Australia’s Unofficial Poet Laureate, Is Dead at 80
A prolific poet who some said deserved a Nobel Prize, he courted controversy and was always, his biographer said, “on the side of the outcast.”
Les Lieber, Who Served Jazz to the Lunch Crowd, Dies at 106
His Jazz at Noon series, which ran for more than 45 years, featured skilled amateur players alongside well-known guest professionals.
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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.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.
Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.
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