Obituaries Related to "Walters" from New York Times Archive
Walter E. Williams, 84, Dies; Conservative Economist on Black Issues
Skeptical of antipoverty programs, he was a scholar who reached a wide public through a newspaper column and books, and as a fill-in for Rush Limbaugh.
What We Know About the Death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia
The fatal shooting of Mr. Wallace, a 27-year-old Black man, set off protests, looting and violent clashes with the police in Pennsylvania, a swing state, days before the presidential election.
Walter Ashcraft, College Football Star Who Became a Coach, Dies at 91
He was an N.F.L. draftee, but an injury prevented him from playing. He devoted himself to coaching and hospitality work. He died of Covid-19.
Walter Lure, Guitarist for a ‘Mythical’ Punk Band, Dies at 71
With the Heartbreakers, a shooting star in New York’s punk rock scene, he was a more proficient guitarist than many of his peers. Then came a very unpunk second act.
Walter Dallas, ‘Heartbeat’ of Philadelphia Theater, Dies at 73
A man of many talents, he led Freedom Theater, one of the nation’s top African-American companies, for more than a decade.
Rosalind P. Walter, 95, First ‘Rosie the Riveter’ and a PBS Funder, Dies
A daughter of privilege who worked on an assembly line during World War II, she became a principal benefactor of public television, her name intoned on a host of programs.
Walter J. Minton, Publisher Who Defied Censors, Dies at 96
As president of Putnam’s, he broke ground with sexually explicit works like “Lolita” and “Fanny Hill,” worked with top authors and scored many best sellers.
Walter Mercado, Celebrity Astrologer for Millions of Latinos, Dies
For years, he kept Latino families glued to their televisions as he dramatically revealed their futures, as foretold by the stars.
Walter B. Jones, 76, Dies; Republican Turned Against Iraq War
A staunch war supporter, he rebranded French fries as “freedom fries,” but then opposed the war and sought to atone for his earlier support.
Walter H. Munk, Scientist-Explorer Who Illuminated the Deep, Dies at 101
One of the 20th century’s leading oceanographers, he was called the “Einstein of the oceans,” in one case predicting the surf on D-Day and saving lives.
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Edward Hoagland, Acclaimed Essayist on the Natural World, Dies at 93
In his lyrical writings, he explored physical landscapes as well as the interior 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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