Obituaries Related to "Murray" from New York Times Archive
Robert Murray, Coal Baron With Clout, Dies at 80
The son of a coal miner, he built a sprawling company, fought government regulations and wielded considerable political influence as a Trump ally.
Murray Schisgal, Who Brought the Absurd to the Mainstream, Dies at 93
With “Luv” on Broadway and “Tootsie” on the screen, he wrote with knowing, slightly askew humor about subjects like sex, family and failure.
Murray Olderman, Who Both Wrote and Drew About Sports, Dies at 98
At a time when caricatures were a regular part of the nation’s sports pages, Mr. Olderman thrived as a cartoonist. He also wrote features and columns.
Dr. John Murray, Pioneering Lung Expert, Dies at 92
Internationally recognized in pulmonology, he helped define acute respiratory distress syndrome, a condition that led to his death, attributed to the coronavirus.
Gerry Murray, Stalwart Roller Derby Star, Dies at 98
A speedy skater and tough brawler, she played for 22 years, then returned in her 50s for a bruising final hurrah.
Murray Polner, Antiwar Editor and Author, Is Dead at 91
An outspoken pacifist, Mr. Polner founded the progressive public affairs journal Present Tense in 1973 and was its only editor until it closed in 1990.
Murray Gell-Mann, Who Peered at Particles and Saw the Universe, Dies at 89
A Nobel winner, he found hidden patterns in the subatomic matter that forms the universe, evoking James Joyce in calling one kind of particle “quarks.”
Les Murray, Australia’s Unofficial Poet Laureate, Is Dead at 80
A prolific poet who some said deserved a Nobel Prize, he courted controversy and was always, his biographer said, “on the side of the outcast.”
Brian Murray, an Acclaimed Veteran of Broadway, Dies at 80
South African-born, Mr. Murray went to Broadway by way of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In a busy career, he was nominated for three Tony Awards.
Murray Fromson, Champion of Press Freedom, Dies at 88
A well-traveled print and broadcast reporter, he covered the biggest stories of his day, including the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement.
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Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.
Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”
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.
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