Obituaries Related to "Beck" from New York Times Archive
Emily Morison Beck, 88, Dies; Edited Bartlett's Quotations
Emily Morison Beck, self-described literary archaeologist who edited three editions of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, dies at age 88; photo (M)
Stuart J. Beck, American Champion of a Pacific Island Nation, Dies at 69
A lawyer and television executive, Mr. Beck persuaded Palau to claim a U.N. seat and then occupied it as its ambassador.
Leonard Nimoy dies, Kanye apologizes to Beck
The day's top showbiz news and headlines including "Star Trek" icon Leonard Nimoy dies, Kanye apologizes to Beck, and "House of Cards" debuts its third season. Phil Furey reports.
Ulrich Beck, Sociologist Who Warned of Technology, Dies at 70
Mr. Beck shot to fame in 1986 with his book “Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity,” which argued that technology had also created new risks in spheres ranging from ecology to finance.
Marilyn Beck, Hollywood Columnist Without the Gush, Dies at 85
Ms. Beck was a widely read newspaper columnist and broadcast figure who helped bring an impartial style to the world of celebrity gossip.
Martha Beck, Who Founded the Drawing Center in New York, Dies at 75
Ms. Beck established the small alternative museum the Drawing Center in SoHo in 1977, and marshaled modest grants to organize exhibitions of major-museum quality.
Jeff Beck Leads Les Paul Tribute at Iridium
When Iridium, the New York City jazz club where Les Paul had a Monday night residency until his death last year, was looking for someone to lead a tribute to Paul, Mr. Beck was the logical choice
Hans Beck, Designer of Little Plastic People, Dies at 79
Mr. Beck was the designer of the ubiquitous Playmobil figures — little plastic people who can fit into a child’s fist and be right at home in a toy medieval castle or a pony ranch.
Robert N. Beck, 80, Leader in Advancing Scanning for Medical Diagnoses, Dies
Mr. Beck, who had studied mathematics and physics, did incisive early work on using radioactive materials for medical imaging.
Baseball: Rod Beck, All-Star reliever, dies at 38
Rod Beck, a three-time All-Star who earned 286 career saves, was found dead in his home Saturday. He was 38.
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Miroslaw Chojecki, Solidarity’s ‘Minister of Smuggling,’ Dies at 76
First in Warsaw and later from Paris, he supplied anti-Communist activists in Poland with steady stream of leaflets, newsletters and banned books.
Udo Kier, Familiar Movie Villain and Fixture of the Offbeat, Dies at 81
A German-born actor, he appeared in more than 280 films, from Hollywood action fare to a Warhol horror tale. Madonna liked him for her videos.
Skye Gyngell, Chef Who Championed ‘Slow Food,’ Dies at 62
The Australian pioneer of sustainable cooking practices that preserved local traditions died in London. She had been diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer last year.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
At 7, she bore witness to one of American history’s most violent spasms of racial violence. She was 106 when the nation reckoned with the crime.
Jimmy Cliff, Singer Who Helped Bring Reggae to Global Audience, Dies at 81
His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career spanning seven decades.
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