Obituaries Related to "Johnson" from New York Times Archive
Carol Johnson, Leading Landscape Architect, Dies at 91
Her firm, one of the largest owned by a woman, was known for large-scale projects in Boston, Washington and elsewhere.
Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead
His triumphant performance at the 1960 Olympics was his farewell to track and field. He went on to become a good-will ambassador for the United States and a close associate of the Kennedy family.
Eddie Johnson, N.B.A. Star Who Fell Into Crime, Dies at 65
Nicknamed Fast Eddie, he was an All-Star guard with the Atlanta Hawks. But he had drug problems, and after retiring he was convicted of sexual assault.
Harrison Johnson, Pastor at Funeral in Mass Shooting, Dies at 65
A minister who doubled as a funeral director, he officiated at an El Paso service attended or livestreamed by thousands. He died of the coronavirus.
James A. Johnson, Democratic Power Broker, Dies at 76
Once called “the chairman of the universe,” he led Fannie Mae, the Kennedy Center and the Brookings Institution. He also aided in several presidential runs.
Bess Abell, Social Secretary in Johnson White House, Dies at 87
Averting last-minute crises is part of the job description; she was built for it, carried it out in style and had a good time doing it.
‘Dick Johnson Is Dead’ Review: A Father’s Painful, Funny Goodbye
With the help of her father, the documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson made a surprising, endearing movie about his death.
Sam Johnson, Congressman and Former P.O.W., Is Dead at 89
A much-decorated pilot held by the North Vietnamese for years, he would later criticize his fellow Republican Donald Trump for disparaging John McCain.
As U.K. Deaths Mount, Political Terrain Gets Trickier for Boris Johnson
Facing off against the new Labour leader, Keir Starmer, in an eerily quiet Parliament, the prime minister seemed uncharacteristically defensive.
As Virus Deaths Jump, Boris Johnson’s Press Relations Turn Testy
A strain of populism, similar to that during the Brexit campaign, is visible in the government’s aggressive rebuttals and critiques of the news media.
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Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.
Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74
He played memorable screen villains, notably a psychopath in “Manhunter,” but also wrote, directed and starred in well-received plays at a theater he founded in Manhattan.
Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead
It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins. Earlier, he won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Michael Silverblatt, NPR’s ‘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.
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.
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