Obituaries Related to "Russell" from New York Times Archive
Angela Russell Dies at 65; She Grew Up With a Love of Song
Ms. Russell, a blind and intellectually disabled woman, lived for the past 25 years in an adult-care community. She died of the novel coronavirus.
Diana Russell, Who Studied Violence Against Women, Dies at 81
She popularized the term “femicide,” to highlight the killing of women “because they are women” and to distinguish these killings from other homicides.
Liane Russell, Who Studied Radiation’s Effects on Embryos, Dies at 95
Her findings led to cautions against X-rays for pregnant women. She also discovered that the presence of the Y chromosome meant a mammalian embryo was male.
Russell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 70
His most enduring composition was “Third Rate Romance,” a Top 20 pop and country hit that was later recorded by Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello and others.
In Karen Russell’s ‘Orange World,’ Deals With the Devil and Parties With Dead Men
In her third book of short stories, Russell continues to mine deeply strange conceits for both horror and comedy.
Russell Baker, Pulitzer-Winning Times Columnist and Humorist, Dies at 93
Mr. Baker, a backwoods-born Virginian who became one of America’s most celebrated writers, spent decades at The New York Times and hosted “Masterpiece Theater” for years.
Notable Deaths 2016: Russell Oberlin
Notable Deaths 2016: Leon Russell
Russell Nype, Two-Time Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 98
Mr. Nype sang with an ebullient baritone and won Tony Awards for performing alongside Elaine Stritch in “Goldilocks” and Ethel Merman in “Call Me Madam.”
Charlie Russell, Who Befriended Bears, Dies at 76
Mr. Russell challenged conventional, fear-based ideas of bear management by going to live among black bears in a remote part of Russia.
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Edward Hoagland, Lyrical Chronicler of the Natural World, Dies at 93
In essays and books, he explored physical landscapes and the terrain of his own life, up to the blindness that overtook him in his later years.
Susan Sheehan, Pulitzer-Winning Chronicler of Lives on the Margins, Dies at 88
As a journalist and author, she wrote meticulous portraits of people for The New Yorker. Her book “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?” won the Pulitzer Prize.
Norman Francis, 94, Who Led Xavier U. in New Orleans Into New Era, Dies
He was among America’s longest-serving college presidents, with a 47-year tenure, and played an important civil-rights role in New Orleans.
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.
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