Obituaries Related to "Burton" from New York Times Archive
Jake Burton Carpenter, Who Ushered in Snowboarding as a Sport, Dies at 65
After his fascination with the Snurfer, a crude version of a snowboard created in the 1960s, he built the first successful snowboard company.
Al Burton, 91, Dies; Sitcom Producer With an Eye for Youth Culture
He began his career with a show about teenagers, then helped get “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” and “The Facts of Life” onto the air.
Blanche Burton-Lyles, Pianist and Flame Keeper, Dies at 85
After her own performing career, which began when she was a child, she promoted the legacy of the woman who had encouraged her, Marian Anderson.
Burton Richter, a Nobel Winner for Plumbing Matter, Dies at 87
He shared the 1976 physics prize for the discovery of an unexpected particle, a building block of the universe, in a high-speed accelerator he had designed.
Wendell Burton, Actor and Megachurch Minister, Dies at 69
Mr. Burton was cast opposite Liza Minnelli in the 1969 film “The Sterile Cuckoo.”
Burton Watson, 91, Influential Translator of Classical Asian Literature, Dies
Mr. Watson opened up the world of Japanese and Chinese texts to generations of English-speaking readers, with dozens of his works still in print.
Dr. Burton J. Lee, 86, Reagan AIDS Panelist and Bush’s White House Physician, Dies
Dr. Lee diagnosed the elder Mr. Bush’s thyroid condition, treated him after he vomited at a state dinner and earlier recommended government support for AIDS patients.
Tony Burton, Apollo Creed’s Trainer in ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 78
Mr. Burton, who played Duke in six Rocky films, was a former boxing champion himself.
Gabrielle Burton, Feminist Novelist and Screenwriter, Dies at 76
Ms. Burton considered conventional marriage lopsided but identified with the pioneering Donner Party wife who perished protecting her husband.
Burton R. Lifland, Bankruptcy Judge in Big Cases, Dies at 84
One of Judge Lifland’s biggest challenges was sifting through the wreckage of Bernard L. Madoff’s multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
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Bob Goodenow, Chief of Hockey Players’ Union, Dies at 72
He took over the N.H.L. Players Association in 1992 and led it through three work stoppages, including a lockout that forced the cancellation of the 2004-5 season.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.
Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.
Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86
A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.
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