Obituaries Related to "Best" from New York Times Archive
Eric Jerome Dickey, Best-Selling Novelist, Dies at 59
His fiction often featured strong Black women, and Black women were among his most enthusiastic readers.
John le Carré, Best-Selling Author of Cold War Thrillers, Dies at 89
Breaking from the James Bond mold, he turned the spy novel into high art as he explored the moral compromises of agents on both sides of the Iron curtain.
Fred Hills, Editor of Nabokov and Many Others, Dies at 85
A longtime editor at Simon & Schuster, he brought to market both commercial hits and literary prizewinners and edited more than 50 New York Times best sellers.
Winston Groom, Author of ‘Forrest Gump,’ Dies at 77
He wrote the 1986 novel that inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Tom Hanks. Another book was a finalist for a Pulitzer.
Robert S. Trump, the President’s Younger Brother, Dies at 71
A loyal spokesman for the family, he shunned the spotlight and had “zero sense of entitlement.”
Kristin Linklater, Who Made Actors Their Vocal Best, Dies at 84
Her methods went beyond mere diction and emphasized getting the whole body (and inner self) involved in speaking the words.
Harry Hoffman Dies at 92; Led the Expansion of Waldenbooks
In a pre-Amazon world, Mr. Hoffman solidified his company’s stature as the No. 1 book retailer in the United States.
Richard Marek, Editor of Hemingway, Baldwin and Ludlum, Dies at 86
He shepherded more than 300 books into print, including James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” and Robert Ludlum’s “The Bourne Identity.”
Which League Is Best? The One Your Team Is In
Only Manchester City, of the Premier League’s elite, emerged victorious in the Champions League. But does that mean English soccer is now terrible? Not really.
Clive Cussler, Best-Selling Author and Adventurer, Is Dead at 88
His literary fantasies and larger-than-life exploits swirled together for decades. He wrote 85 books, selling no fewer than 100 million copies, and located scores of shipwrecks.
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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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