Obituaries Related to "Weaver" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Weaver
Fritz Weaver, Tony-Winning Character Actor, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver won a Tony for his role in Robert Marasco’s “Child’s Play” about the malevolent environment at an exclusive Roman Catholic school for boys.
Fred Hellerman, Last of the Weavers Folk Group, Dies at 89
Mr. Hellerman, a pillar of the quartet that helped build a folk music revival, also played on the debut albums of Joan Baez and Judy Collins and produced Arlo Guthrie’s first two albums.
Ronnie Gilbert, Bold-Voiced Singer With the Weavers, Is Dead at 88
Ms. Gilbert, as a member of the Weavers, helped propel folk music to wide popularity and establish its power as an agent of social change.
Ezra Laderman,Weaver of Eclectic ‘Marilyn’ Opera, Dies at 90
A prolific composer of symphonic, chamber and vocal music, Mr. Laderman won public notice thanks to his work about Marilyn Monroe for the New York City Opera.
William Weaver, Influential Translator of Modern Italian Literature, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver’s work embraced the highest echelons of modern Italian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose and opera librettos, translating relatively obscure works along with international best sellers.
Earl Weaver, a Volatile, Visionary Manager, Dies at 82
Mr. Weaver was the Hall of Fame manager who brought pugnacity and pragmatism to the Baltimore Orioles dugout, tormenting a generation of umpires along the way.
Erik Darling Dies at 74; Musician in the Weavers
Mr. Darling replaced Pete Seeger in the Weavers and was associated with two of folk music’s biggest commercial hits, “The Banana Boat Song” and “Walk Right In.”
Dennis Weaver, 81, Sidekick on 'Gunsmoke,' Dies
Actor Dennis Weaver dies at age 81; photos (M)
Obituary: Dennis Weaver, U.S. actor known for 'Gunsmoke'
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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, Is Dead at 70
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and film festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.
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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