Obituaries Related to "Ali" from New York Times Archive
Ali Akbar Khan, Sarod Virtuoso, Dies at 87
Mr. Khan was the foremost virtuoso of the lutelike sarod, with a dazzling technique and gift for melodic invention.
Ferdie Pacheco, ‘Fight Doctor’ for Muhammad Ali, Dies at 89
Dr. Pacheco, a physician, provided medical assistance to boxers for four decades and later became a ringside analyst on television.
Ernie Terrell, Heavyweight Champion, Dies at 75; Lost Grudge Match to Ali
In 55 bouts, Terrell had 21 knockouts and a record of 46-9. He briefly shared the heavyweight championship with Muhammad Ali.
Bana Ali, Who Championed Basketball in Somalia, Dies at 54
Mr. Ali, who had the novel coronavirus, dedicated his own time and finances to promoting basketball and sports among Somali youth.
Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, 83, Tunisia Autocrat Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies
His oppressive rule set off uprisings that spread throughout the Arab world. He died in exile in Saudi Arabia, which had refused to extradite him.
Fatima Ali, Fan Favorite on ‘Top Chef,’ Dies of Cancer at 29
Ms. Ali publicly battled a rare form of cancer for a year while she sought to fulfill her final wish of eating at the best restaurants in the world.
Karl Mildenberger, German Heavyweight Who Fought Ali, Dies at 80
He was not seen as a serious threat to the champion, but after lasting 12 rounds against Ali, he saw the fight, though he lost, as a capstone to his career.
Notable Deaths 2017: Ali Abdullah Saleh
Notable Deaths 2016: Muhammad Ali
With Death of Ali Abdullah Saleh, Need for Yemen Peace Grows
The country deserves a break from civil war, cholera, famine and the American-supported bombing by Saudi Arabia.
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