Obituaries Related to "Roberts" from New York Times Archive
Tanya Roberts, a Charlie’s Angel and a Bond Girl, Is Dead at 65
After finding stardom in the 1980s, she fell out of the spotlight until re-emerging in 1998 in the sitcom “That ’70s Show.”
Publicist for Tanya Roberts Mistakenly Reports Her Death
A miscommunication led to erroneous early reports about the 65-year-old actress, known for her roles in “A View to Kill” and “That ’70s Show.” She later died in a hospital.
Robert Thacker, 102, Dies; Survived Pearl Harbor to Fly in 3 Wars
His unarmed bomber was caught in the thick of Japan’s attack. He went on to fly some 80 missions in World War II and to become a record-setting test pilot.
Robert Sam Anson, ‘Bare-Knuckled’ Magazine Writer, Dies at 75
He covered wars, politics and brash, complicated men — like himself. His profile subjects included Oliver Stone, Tupac Shakur and David Geffen.
Robert Fisk, Intrepid War Correspondent, Dies at 74
“You cannot get near the truth without being there,” he said. Working for British newspapers, he ranged across the Middle East, Bosnia, Northern Ireland and elsewhere.
Robert Murray, Coal Baron With Clout, Dies at 80
The son of a coal miner, he built a sprawling company, fought government regulations and wielded considerable political influence as a Trump ally.
Robert DeMora Dies at 85; Helped Make Bette Midler Look Divine
His outlandish costumes embellished Ms. Midler’s elaborate extravaganzas. He also contributed to films like “Risky Business” and “The Birdcage.”
Monica Roberts, Transgender Advocate and Journalist, Dies at 58
Ms. Roberts started her blog, TransGriot, in 2006, at a time when coverage of transgender issues by the mainstream media was limited.
Robert K. Ruskin, Who Targeted New York Corruption, Dies at 93
As investigation commissioner under Mayor Lindsay in the early 1970s, he went after police officers, building inspectors, parking ticket fixers and peep-show operators.
Robert Bechtle, Photorealist Painter of Suburbia, Dies at 88
He used photographs to guide his meticulously rendered paintings of everyday American landscapes, finding unexpected beauty.
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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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