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Notable Deaths 2017: Walter Becker

2018-06-06T19:41:19+0000


Walter Becker, Guitarist, Songwriter and Co-Founder of Steely Dan, Dies at 67

2017-09-03T14:52:38+0000

Mr. Becker and Donald Fagen developed a sophisticated, adventurous sound, producing hits like “Do It Again” and “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” and a raft of acclaimed albums.


William Becker, Who Transformed Janus Films, Dies at 88

2015-09-14T00:46:00+0000

Mr. Becker, a culturally minded businessman, acquired Janus Films in 1965 with a partner, and they vastly expanded its library and broadened its distribution.


Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon

2015-08-08T22:02:35+0000

Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.


Gary Becker, 83, Nobel Laureate, Dies; Applied Economics to Everyday Life

2014-05-05T02:37:15+0000

Professor Becker, the 1992 Nobel winner in economics, was original and provocative in research on marriage, crime, addiction and racial discrimination.


David V. Becker, Expert on Thyroid Disease, Is Dead at 86

2010-02-08T04:04:27+0000

Dr. Becker was a pioneer in using radioactive materials to diagnose and treat thyroid disease and an expert on the thyroid damage caused by the Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident.


William Becker, 85, Creator of Concept of Motel 6 Chain, Dies

2007-05-15T04:00:00+0000

William Becker got the idea for the Motel 6 chain after enduring a cross-country trip in 1960.


George Becker, Who Led Steelworkers Through Period of Growth, Dies at 78

2007-02-06T05:00:00+0000

George Becker followed his father’s footsteps into a steel mill in his Illinois hometown and rose to become the sixth president of the United Steelworkers union.


Paid Notice: Deaths BECKER, IRVING

2006-08-13T05:00:00+0000

BECKER--Irving. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Minda and Howard Fisher and Lisa and Anthony Pesco. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Andrew and Jessica. Dear brother-in-law of Rhoda and Herman Scherling.


Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon

2015-08-08T22:02:35+0000

Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.



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Louis E. Brus, Nobel Laureate Who Illuminated the Nanoworld, Dies at 82

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:42:09 +0000

He accidentally created some of the first quantum dots, tiny semiconductors that now power many electronics.

Rifaat al-Assad, Paramilitary Leader and ‘Butcher of Hama,’ Dies at 88

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:28:52 +0000

The brother and uncle of Syrian tyrants, he commanded a unit that killed up to 40,000 civilians in a 1982 uprising against his family’s rule.

Manolo Villaverde, Tender Father on Bilingual TV Show, Dies at 89

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:19:37 +0000

He played Pepe Peña on “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?,” a series about a Cuban American family that is believed to be the United States’ first bilingual sitcom.

Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ Dies at 93

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:51:47 +0000

Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.

Ralph Towner, Eclectic Guitarist With the Ensemble Oregon, Dies at 85

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:14:56 +0000

A composer and pianist as well, he was a prolific recording artist who integrated jazz, classical and world music traditions in a career that spanned seven decades.

Wilbur Wood, Ironman Knuckleballer for the White Sox, Is Dead at 84

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:09:41 +0000

He threw more innings in a season than any player since 1917. A three-time All-Star, he also had four 20-win seasons.



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