Obituaries Related to "Wells" from New York Times Archive
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82
Her character on the ’60s sitcom radiated all-American wholesomeness and youthful charm. After her TV career cooled, she focused on theater acting.
There Has Been an Increase in Other Causes of Deaths, Not Just Coronavirus
More people have died from heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease in New York and New Jersey in recent months than over the same period in previous years. Here’s how those deaths might be linked to the pandemic.
‘If I’m Going to Get Sick and Die, I Might as Well Do It at Disney World’
Visitors to Disney World and Universal Studios recently seemed unfazed, even as its safety became an increasingly searched online question.
I’m Going to Die. I May as Well Be Cheerful About It.
While death is inevitable, our attitude about it is not.
‘Get Well or Die’: A State Senator Reveals His Addiction Battle
Peter Harckham’s struggles with substance abuse have shaped his views on opioid addiction and the legalization of marijuana.
A Young Father Was Investigated 4 Times. Then His Newborn Died.
Years of warnings that children were being abused may have gone unheeded until the death of Kaseem Watkins.
The Secret That Helps Some Trees Live More Than 1,000 Years
By comparing very old and young ginkgos in China, scientists found an explanation for their longevity.
2-Year-Old Dies After Being Trapped in Well for Days
Rescuers in southern India used a drilling rig and ropes to reach the toddler, but were only able to recover his body.
A Reporter for Whom ‘Burn in Hell’ Meant a Job Well Done
As local news retrenches, Jim Taricani is a reminder of the power of journalism to change lives and laws.
Silver King, Lucha Libre Wrestler, Dies in Ring at London Match
César González Barrón, who appeared in the 2006 movie “Nacho Libre,” became unresponsive during a wrestling bout on Saturday. No cause of death has been released.
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Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and film festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.
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.
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