Obituaries Related to "Roman" from New York Times Archive
Gigi Proietti, Actor Who Embodied the Roman Spirit, Dies at 80
Beloved in Italy, he was best known as the star of a TV series playing a small-town police chief. He also had a long film career and a popular one-man stage show.
Mary Roman, City Clerk Who Set Senior Shot Put Records, Dies at 84
Mrs. Roman excelled at many field events, as well as local government. She succumbed to the coronavirus.
Nancy Roman, ‘Mother of the Hubble’ Telescope, Dies at 93
As NASA’s chief of astronomy, Dr. Roman was the first woman in a leadership position at the agency and oversaw planning for the Hubble Space Telescope.
What the Fall of the Roman Republic Can Teach Us About America
“Mortal Republic,” by Edward J. Watts, examines parallels between ancient Rome and today’s United States.
Notable Deaths 2017: Roman Herzog
Roman Herzog, Germany’s President in 1990s, Is Dead at 82
A former judge, Mr. Herzog encouraged economic overhauls and a remembrance of the Holocaust during his presidency, the second since reunification.
Alan Dershowitz, From the Death Penalty to Roman Polanski
Over a five-decade career, Mr. Dershowitz has represented some of America’s most prominent criminal defendants, including O.J. Simpson, Leona Helmsley, Mike Tyson and Claus von Bulow.
Art, Propaganda and Death in Ancient Rome
An exhibition in Rome traces the political and economic foundations of the second century A.D., when the empire reached its widest expanse and highest population.
Roman Totenberg, Violinist and Teacher, Dies at 101
Mr. Totenberg influenced generations of musicians, and appeared on countless recordings.
Roman Opalka, an Artist of Numbers, Is Dead at 79
Mr. Opalka was known for a quixotic project in which he sought to paint every number to infinity.
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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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