Obituaries Related to "Berger" from New York Times Archive
Maurice Berger, Curator Outspoken About Race, Is Dead at 63
An influential art historian, he called out racism in the museum world, and in the broader culture as well.
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Peter Berger, Theologian Who Fought ‘God Is Dead’ Movement, Dies at 88
Professor Berger was known for his work in what is called the sociology of knowledge — understanding how humans experience everyday reality.
John Berger, Provocative Art Critic, Dies at 90
The British essayist, novelist and screenwriter’s book and TV series “Ways of Seeing” declared war on traditional ways of thinking about art.
Samuel Berger, Adviser to Clinton Who Shaped Foreign Ties, Dies at 70
A political confidant of President Bill Clinton who held the foreign policy post at a moment when the U.S. was viewed as the world’s sole superpower.
Sy Berger, Who Turned Baseball Heroes Into Brilliant Rectangles, Dies at 91
During the 1950s with the Brooklyn-based Topps company, Mr. Berger was credited with creating the modern baseball card, adding color, statistics and facsimiles of stars’ signatures.
Thomas Berger, ‘Little Big Man’ Author, Is Dead at 89
Mr. Berger was known as the author of “Little Big Man” and books that explored the American West, but his body of work was broader than that.
Anna Berger, an Actress With a Gift for Matriarchs, Dies at 91
Woody Allen and producers of “The Sopranos,” among others, cast Ms. Berger for her specialty: the older ethnic woman.
Frank Berger, 94, Miltown Creator, Dies
Dr. Berger helped start the modern era of drug development with his invention of Miltown, the first mass-market psychiatric drug and a forerunner of Valium and Prozac.
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George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi.
Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film.
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
Often drawing from reproduced images or newspaper photos, she made work that quietly yet memorably critiqued her country’s social and political order.
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