Obituaries Related to "Shepherd" from New York Times Archive
Richard Jackson, Who Had an Ear for Children’s Books, Dies at 84
As an editor he championed writers, like Judy Blume, who changed the landscape of literature for young people. He later became a writer himself.
David Forden, C.I.A. Handler in Cold War Intrigue, Dies at 88
He cultivated a colonel in the Polish high command whose warnings may have staved off a Soviet incursion. They were later neighbors in Florida.
David Shepherd, 94, Dies; Nurtured Improvisational Theater
As a founder of the Compass Players in Chicago, he helped create the world of improvisational comedy that is best known in the work of Second City
Gayle Shepherd of the Singing Shepherd Sisters Dies at 81
Ms. Shepherd and her three siblings rode their harmonious style to chart success in 1957 with “Alone (Why Must I Be Alone).”
David Shepherd, Who Both Painted and Preserved Wildlife, Dies at 86
Mr. Shepherd, enraged by poaching and other abuses he witnessed while painting wild animals, formed his own conservation foundation.
Cardinal Edward M. Egan, 82, Dies; Led New York Archdiocese in Trying Time
Cardinal Egan was a stern defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy who presided over the New York archdiocese for nine years.
Zander Hollander, Sports Trivia Shepherd, Dies at 91
Mr. Hollander found a niche by annually providing statistics, team rosters, records, schedules and predictions for the coming season.
Arturo Vega, Shepherd for the Ramones, Dies at 65
Mr. Vega was often called the fifth Ramone for serving as the punk band’s spokesman and logo designer.
Bigas Luna Dies at 67; Spanish Film’s Shepherd
Mr. Luna’s films featured outlandish situations and were influenced by surrealist artists; he helped discover stars including Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
John Shepherd-Barron, Developer of the A.T.M., Dies at 84
Mr. Shepherd-Barron’s machine became generally known as the first cash dispenser when it was installed at a Barclays bank in a suburb north of London in June 1967.
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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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