Obituaries Related to "Norman" from New York Times Archive
Norman Abramson, Pioneer Behind Wireless Networks, Dies at 88
His ALOHAnet, designed a half-century ago in Hawaii, was a precursor to the technology used in today’s smartphones and home WiFi networks.
Mayor Lonnie Norman, Whose Town Hosts Bonnaroo, Dies at 79
He was dedicated to Manchester, the small city where he was born and raised. In 1991, he became the city’s first Black mayor. He died of Covid-19.
Norman Bernal, Generation-Spanning Music Teacher, Dies at 75
Mr. Bernal, who had Covid-19, was a Peruvian-born violinist who established himself as a longtime player and pedagogue in the United States.
Gene Norman, Who Helped Landmark Broadway Theaters, Dies at 85
As chairman of New York’s preservation commission, he also oversaw the preservation of St. Bartholomew’s Church, the Coney Island Cyclone and Ladies’ Mile.
Norman Carlson, Forceful Head of U.S. Prisons, Dies at 86
He created the model for today’s super-maximum security prisons and oversaw a near doubling of federal facilities. He also insisted on cleanliness and decent food.
Norman Lamm, 92, Dies; Rescued Yeshiva U. From Brink of Bankruptcy
He championed the idea that Orthodox Jews could maintain their faith while engaging with modern society.
Norman Gulamerian, Artist With a Grand Passion, Dies at 92
He fell in love with a young widow with five children, and after years of courtship by mail, he persuaded her to marry him. He died of the coronavirus.
Norman Platnick, the ‘Real Spider-Man,’ Is Dead at 68
A renowned expert on arachnids, he traveled the world to identify unknown species. He also showed that Tobey Maguire wasn’t afraid of them.
Norman Myers Dies at 85; Sounded Early Alarm on Environment
He lobbied governments and wrote books, papers and articles to alert the public to looming disasters like mass extinction well before they were common knowledge.
Jessye Norman, Regal American Soprano, Is Dead at 74
A multiple Grammy Award winner, she was a towering figure on operatic, concert and recital stages.
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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.
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Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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