Obituaries Related to "Murphy" from New York Times Archive
Jack ‘Murph the Surf’ Murphy, Heist Mastermind, Dies at 83
He stole the Star of India and other gems from the Museum of Natural History. Two days later he was under arrest.
Sexual Assault Claims Roiled Gov. Murphy’s Administration, but Inquiries Have Led Nowhere
The scandal has shadowed Gov. Philip D. Murphy for four months, but key questions remain, including who actually hired a top state official accused of sexual assault.
Matt Murphy, Master of Blues Guitar, Is Dead at 88
He was best known for his work with the Blues Brothers, but he had established himself as a mainstay of the Chicago scene long before then.
Tom Murphy, Acclaimed Irish Playwright, Is Dead at 83
His dark works avoided the stereotype of a rural Irish utopia, instead exploring subjects like the county’s famine and its history of emigration.
Jay Thomas, Actor on ‘Murphy Brown’ and ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 69
Mr. Thomas, who won two Emmy Awards, was best known for his role as Eddie LeBec, an ice hockey player who was married to the character Carla Tortelli.
Charlie Murphy, ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Star and Eddie’s Brother, Dies at 57
Mr. Murphy is best known for a skit in which he would spoof himself, regaling viewers with stories of his encounters with celebrities like Rick James.
Daniel Murphy Visits Mets and Gets Ring and Video Tribute to Go
The Nationals’ new second baseman, who has showed signs his playoff joy ride might have a lasting impact, was facing the Mets for the first time since helping them win a pennant.
Murphy Anderson, Longtime Artist for DC Comics, Dies at 89
Mr. Anderson would pencil or ink nearly every major series the company published, including Superman and Hawkman.
Mark Murphy, an Unconventional Jazz Vocalist, Dies at 83
Mr. Murphy drew inspiration from such varied sources as the sound of his hometown factory whistle and the words of the Beat novelist Jack Kerouac.
Warren Murphy, Writer and Creator of Remo Williams, Dies at 81
Mr. Murphy, who co-authored the gritty thriller “Created the Destroyer” with Dick Sapir in 1963, wrote many more novels and had credits for movies like “Lethal Weapon 2.”
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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.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins. Earlier, he won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Michael Silverblatt, NPR’s ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
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