Obituaries Related to "Fritz" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: Jean Fritz
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Weaver
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Stern
Jean Fritz, Who Wrote History Books for Children, Dies at 101
Her works were full of human narratives and quirks, backed by engaging prose and deep archival research.
Fritz Koenig, Sculptor of Trade Center ‘Sphere,’ Dies at 92
Mr. Koenig knew that his most important sculpture would return to its intended site in Lower Manhattan. But he did not live to see the day.
Fritz Weaver, Tony-Winning Character Actor, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver won a Tony for his role in Robert Marasco’s “Child’s Play” about the malevolent environment at an exclusive Roman Catholic school for boys.
Fritz Stern, a Leading Historian on Modern Germany, Dies at 90
German-born and a longtime professor at Columbia University, Mr. Stern identified themes and intellectual currents that led to Germany’s drift toward totalitarianism.
Al Fritz, Who Put Youngsters on Stylish, Colorful Bikes, Dies at 88
Mr. Fritz designed a rugged, compact bicycle, recognizable by its banana seat and high handlebars, which Schwinn sold in the millions.
Fritz Manes, Producer of Eastwood Films, Dies at 79
Among Mr. Manes’s films were “Any Which Way You Can” and “Heartbreak Ridge,” both starring Clint Eastwood.
Fritz Bach, Who Aided Transplant Survival, Dies at 77
Dr. Fritz H. Bach was a medical researcher who developed techniques to help lessen the possibility of organ rejection.
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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.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins. Earlier, he won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Michael Silverblatt, NPR’s ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
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