Obituaries Related to "Palmer" from New York Times Archive
Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench’s Sitcom Co-Star, Is Dead at 93
Their show “As Time Goes By” was a hit in Britain and had a following in the U.S. “When you acted with him,” Ms. Dench said, “you’d just feel very safe.”
Colin Palmer, Historian of the African Diaspora, Is Dead at 75
He emphasized that diaspora meant more than just the American slave trade. It began in prehistoric times, he said, and continues to this day.
Notable Deaths 2016: Arnold Palmer
Greg Lake, of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Dies at 69
Mr. Lake was instrumental in founding the band King Crimson, which is widely regarded as having produced the first progressive-rock album.
Arnold Palmer, the Magnetic Face of Golf in the ’60s, Dies at 87
Palmer, who won seven major titles, captivated fans with his ferocious swing and fearless attitude, helping to inspire an American golf boom.
Betsy Palmer, 88, Dies; From TV Panelist to ‘Friday the 13th’ Villainess
Ms. Palmer is bound to be remembered by different generations for different career incarnations — as a live television performer, a game show panelist and a bloodthirsty camp cook.
Kel Nagle, Who Staved Off Palmer to Win ’60 British Open, Dies at 94
Nagle, an Australian, staved off a rally at St. Andrews in Scotland to deny Arnold Palmer’s attempt to capture his third straight major title, and lost to Gary Player in a memorable playoff at the 1965 United States Open.
Michael Palmer, Doctor Who Became Top Author, Dies at 71
Dr. Palmer sold about five million books worldwide, including “Extreme Measures” and “Natural Causes,” after going through years of alcohol and drug addiction.
Bud Palmer, Jump Shot Pioneer, Dies at 91
Mr. Palmer gained fame as a sports telecaster, but his most consequential role was in helping to change basketball in a fundamental way by being the first to shoot a jump shot.
R. Palmer Beasley, Expert on Hepatitis B, Dies at 76
Dr. Beasley discovered that the virus is easily transferred from mothers to infants during childbirth, and confirmed its role in causing liver cancer.
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Michael Silverblatt, Radio ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins and won the Kentucky Derby in 2005 with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.
Doug Moe, 87, N.B.A. Coach as Freewheeling as His Style of Play, Dies
A former college All-American touched by scandal, he was irreverent and unpredictable as he piloted his fast-paced Nuggets and Spurs.
José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic “St. François d’Assise.”
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