Obituaries Related to "Potter" from New York Times Archive
Amanda Swimmer, Potter and Keeper of Cherokee Traditions, Dies at 97
The recipient of numerous honors, Mrs. Swimmer was deeply respected by members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee: “Everyone called her grandmother.”
Dead of AIDS and Forgotten in Potter’s Field
In an untold chapter of the AIDS epidemic, scores of unclaimed bodies were buried in a remote spot on Hart Island. How many exactly remains unclear.
Robert Hardy, a Frequent Churchill and a ‘Potter’ Wizard, Dies at 91
An actor who became a familiar face to a new generation of fans when he was cast, in his late 70s, as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films.
Alan Rickman, Watchable Villain in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die Hard,’ Dies at 69
The British actor brought an erudite dignity to film roles like the nefarious mastermind of “Die Hard” and the dour master of potions in the “Harry Potter” series.
Mourners Make First Visit to New York’s Potter’s Field
A small group was allowed to stand beside the ground that holds their kin in mass graves, under the settlement terms of a lawsuit that sought regular access for relatives.
Dean Potter, Extreme Climber, Dies in BASE-Jumping Accident at Yosemite
After Potter and Graham Hunt leapt off Taft Point, about 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley, they tried to clear a notch in the cliffs but smashed into the rocks.
Jeffrey Potter, Biographer of Pollock, Dies at 94
Mr. Potter’s work “To a Violent Grave” was based on his own recollections as well as interviews with many who knew Jackson Pollock.
E. J. Potter, ‘Michigan Madman’ of Motorcycle Racing, Dies at 71
Mr. Potter reached incredibly high speeds on motorcycles he modified himself, including one that he rigged with a Chevy V-8 and another that he fitted with a jet engine.
Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 96
Mr. Morgan, an Emmy winner on TV, also appeared in more than 100 movies.
Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60
Mr. Rivera pioneered ceramic water filters that cut in half the incidence of diarrhea, a leading cause of death in the third world, especially among children.
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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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