Obituaries Related to "Washington" from New York Times Archive
A Washington Tragedy
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died. Coronavirus cases are surging again. There’s still no federal plan.
Marty, Longtime Mascot of Mount Washington Observatory, Dies
“He might love you one week and the next week, he wouldn’t come near you,” said an observatory official. “Typical cat.”
William Danforth, Who Led Washington University, Dies at 94
Under Dr. Danforth, the St. Louis campus was transformed from a commuter school into a world-renowned institution.
At Least 1 Dead and 20 Wounded in Washington, D.C., Shooting
An off-duty police officer was in critical condition after multiple people opened fire on what appeared to be a block party, the police said.
Monuments Removed at Stadiums in Washington and Minneapolis
A memorial at R.F.K. Stadium and a statue outside Target Field honored former team owners. “We cannot remain silent,” the Twins said.
Claudell Washington, a Rookie Baseball Sensation at 19, Dies at 65
He helped the Oakland A’s win their third consecutive championship in 1974 and had a solid 17-season career. But he never matched his early heroics.
Dr. Bertram Brown, Mental Health Advocate, Is Dead at 89
In the 1960s and ’70s, as head of the National Institute of Mental Health, he was instrumental in improving programs for intellectually disabled Americans.
Amid Warnings of a Coronavirus ‘Pearl Harbor,’ Governors Walk a Fine Line
As officials warned people to brace for a surge in cases and deaths, governors pleaded for a consistent strategy and more help from Washington.
Washington State Declares Emergency Amid Coronavirus Death and Illnesses at Nursing Home
A person in the Seattle area died. Two others tested positive for the virus in a long term care center where dozens of people have reported feeling ill.
Plato Cacheris, Washington ‘Super Lawyer’ in Headline Cases, Dies at 90
If there was a national scandal — Watergate, Iran-contra, “Monica-gate,” the Snowden affair — he got the call. His deal making was legend.
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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.
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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