Obituaries Related to "Becker" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: Walter Becker
Walter Becker, Guitarist, Songwriter and Co-Founder of Steely Dan, Dies at 67
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.
Daniel Cathiard Dies at 81; Turned Bordeaux Estate Into Champion Winery
He came to winemaking late, after a career in retail, and turned the 18th-century Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte into one of France’s most esteemed vineyards.
Helmuth Rilling, Who Recorded Huge Swaths of Bach, Dies at 92
He was the first to record all of J.S. Bach’s nearly 200 sacred cantatas, a project that stood out not only for its range but also for its steadfast style.
James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons. He announced he had cancer in 2024.
Bud Cort, Who Starred in 1971’s ‘Harold and Maude,’ Dies at 77
The role, one of his first, made him a household name and a film idol of the anti-establishment 1970s. But it also limited his growth as an actor.
LaMonte McLemore, Founding Singer With the 5th Dimension, Dies at 90
His group notched smooth hippie-era hits like “Up, Up and Away” and “The Age of Aquarius” in embracing a genre-blurring sound they called “champagne soul.”
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