Obituaries Related to "Long" from New York Times Archive
They Died in the French and Indian War. Their Remains Await Reburial.
The bones of British soldiers and colonial militia were disinterred during a reconstruction of Fort William Henry nearly 70 years ago.
Arnie Robinson Jr., Olympic Long Jump Champion, Dies at 72
Mr. Robinson won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and a bronze medal in Munich in 1972.
Naomi Long Madgett, Champion of Black Poets, Is Dead at 97
The longtime poet laureate of Detroit, she was as well known for publishing the work of others as she was for her own verse.
Dan Baum, Journalist, Author and Long-Form Tweeter, Dies at 64
He was a Twitter pioneer in writing at length, 140 characters at a time, about losing his job at The New Yorker. He also wrote an admired book on New Orleans.
John Turner, Briefly Its Leader but Long a Force in Canada, Dies at 91
He carried out Liberal Party reforms in top cabinet posts but was ousted as prime minister after just 79 days. He later led the opposition to free-trade deals with the U.S.
Sumner Redstone Dies at 97; Built Media Empire and Long Reigned Over It
Starting with a chain of drive-in movie theaters, Mr. Redstone negotiated, sued and otherwise fought to amass a domain that included CBS and Viacom.
How Many More Will Die From Fear of the Coronavirus?
Seriously ill people avoided hospitals and doctors’ offices. Patients need to return. It’s safe now.
Jerry Stiller, Comedian With Enduring Appeal, Is Dead at 92
In the 1960s, he and his wife, Anne Meara, found success as a comedy team. In the 1990s, he found it again as Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.”
How Can It Happen Here? The Shocking Deaths in Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes
About half the people killed by the coronavirus in Canada have been residents of nursing homes.
Coronavirus on Long Island: 6 Die in Outbreak at Retirement Community
An upscale waterfront community in New York and a nursing home in New Jersey are the latest epicenters, sparking fears of an even bigger outbreak among a vulnerable, confined population.
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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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