Obituaries Related to "Rush" from New York Times Archive
Resisting Lockdown, Nicaragua Becomes a Place of Midnight Burials
The country is one of the last to reject the strict measures introduced globally to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Families say they are paying the price.
Neil Peart, Drummer and Lyricist for Rush, Dies at 67
His drumming was at once intricate and explosive, expanding Rush’s power-trio dynamics. His lyrics transformed the band’s songs into elaborate suites.
Scholar Who Escaped Nazis Dies After a Push by a Subway Rider in a Rush
A Hofstra professor escaped Austria as the Nazis took control. Eighty years later, he died after someone knocked him down on a subway platform.
Otis Rush, Influential Blues Singer and Guitarist, Is Dead at 83
Mr. Rush was part of a circle of late-1950s performers whose music heralded a new era for Chicago blues and influenced a generation of rock musicians.
A Near-Death Experience Led Them to the Altar
“The brevity of life had never been more apparent to us, so we decided to tie the knot.”
Blaze Erupts Beneath a Movie Set in Harlem, and a Firefighter Dies Rushing In
While filming Edward Norton’s adaptation of the novel “Motherless Brooklyn,” the crew smelled smoke. A fire had erupted in the basement.
A Rush to Find Survivors Amid the Mud of Southern California Enclave
More than a dozen people are missing around Montecito in the aftermath of mudslides that killed 17 people and destroyed 100 homes.
Doug Atkins, a Feared Hall of Fame Pass Rusher, Dies at 85
Atkins, a 6-foot-8 defensive end mostly associated with the Chicago Bears and the University of Tennessee, terrified quarterbacks in the days before sacks were an official statistic.
Robert Newhouse, 64, Rusher Whose Pass Secured a Title, Dies
Mr. Newhouse, who played 12 seasons in the N.F.L., mostly as a fullback, threw a touchdown pass on a trick play in the Super Bowl in 1978.
After a Parent’s Death, a Rush of Change
A writer goes from being lesbian and not wanting children, to dating men and trying to conceive.
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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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