Obituaries Related to "Sellers" from New York Times Archive
Eric Jerome Dickey, Best-Selling Novelist, Dies at 59
His fiction often featured strong Black women, and Black women were among his most enthusiastic readers.
Fred Hills, Editor of Nabokov and Many Others, Dies at 85
A longtime editor at Simon & Schuster, he brought to market both commercial hits and literary prizewinners and edited more than 50 New York Times best sellers.
Harry Hoffman Dies at 92; Led the Expansion of Waldenbooks
In a pre-Amazon world, Mr. Hoffman solidified his company’s stature as the No. 1 book retailer in the United States.
John von Sternberg, Seller and Protector of Homes, Dies at 79
He was a pillar of the community in Mountain Lakes, N.J., a real estate agent and a 60-year volunteer firefighter. He fell victim to Covid-19.
Richard Marek, Editor of Hemingway, Baldwin and Ludlum, Dies at 86
He shepherded more than 300 books into print, including James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” and Robert Ludlum’s “The Bourne Identity.”
Johanna Lindsey, Best-Selling Romance Novelist, Dies at 67
Over more than 40 years, Ms. Lindsey turned out hot-blooded historical romances set around the world. “Romance,” she said, “is what comes out of me.”
George Hodgman, 60, Dies; Wrote Best Seller on Caring for His Mother
He was a leading magazine and book editor who found his own measure of fame with “Bettyville,” in which he also delved into growing up gay in a small town.
Dark Web Drug Sellers Dodge Police Crackdowns
The notorious Silk Road site was shut down in 2013. Others have followed. But the online trafficking of illegal narcotics hasn’t abated.
Tom Jago Dies at 93; in the Spirits Industry, a Maker of Best Sellers
His hand could be found in Baileys Irish Cream, Malibu Rum and Johnnie Walker Blue. He was so revered, Scotch lovers named him a Master of the Quaich.
William Reese, Leading Seller of Rare Books, Is Dead at 62
For nearly 40 years, Mr. Reese shaped tastes, cultivated collectors and advised museums and libraries from his by-appointment-only store in New Haven.
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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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