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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Mike Greenwell, All-Star Outfielder for the Red Sox, Dies at 62
Roaming the same grass as Ted Williams, he played for Boston for his entire 12-year major league career and came in second in the 1988 M.V.P. voting.
Toby Talbot, Impassioned Promoter of Art Films, Dies at 96
With her husband, Dan, she ran four theaters in Manhattan and a company that distributed foreign and independent classics.
Alfa-Betty Olsen, Behind-the-Scenes ‘Comic Conspirator,’ Dies at 88
After quietly helping Mel Brooks set the irreverent tone on “Get Smart” and “The Producers,” she had a long collaboration as a writer with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron.
Milton Esterow, Who Reported on Art Stolen in World War II, Dies at 97
At The New York Times and then ARTnews, which he bought, he brought an investigative edge to stories about artwork looted by the Germans during World War II and the Soviets afterward.
Danny Thompson, Bassist Who Defied Folk Conventions, Dies at 86
A bedrock of the idiosyncratic British group Pentangle, he went on to play with a host of luminaries, including Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton and Kate Bush.
John Searle, Philosopher Who Wrestled With A.I., Dies at 93
His blunt debating and imaginative theorizing about artificial intelligence and the human mind made him a leading scholar. But sexual-harassment allegations ended his career.
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