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Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Actor in Spike Lee Films, Dies at 70

2020-10-05T02:25:52+0000

The Tony-nominated actor, 70, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning.


Texas Executes White Supremacist for 1998 Dragging Death of James Byrd Jr.

2019-04-24T09:00:12+0000

John William King was put to death for the murder of Mr. Byrd, a 49-year-old black man who was dragged behind a truck for miles in an act of unfathomable brutality.


Harry F. Byrd, Virginia Senator, Dies at 98

2013-07-31T02:27:46+0000

The son of a senator and originally appointed to his seat, Mr. Byrd was a conservative Democrat turned independent.


Donald Byrd, Jazz Trumpeter, Dies at 80

2013-02-11T19:01:39+0000

Mr. Byrd became successful and controversial in the 1970s by blending jazz, funk and R&B on the album “Black Byrd.”


Hundreds Gather in West Virginia to Honor Senator Byrd

2010-07-03T03:25:07+0000

Hundreds of West Virginians, two presidents and dozens of family members and friends paid tribute to the memory of Senator Robert C. Byrd.


Death of Byrd Complicates Democrats’ Strategy

2010-06-29T00:24:46+0000

After Senator Robert C. Byrd’s death, legislation like the energy bill and financial regulation face uncertain fates.


Robert C. Byrd, a Pillar of the Senate, Dies at 92

2010-06-28T10:04:48+0000

Elected to a record nine terms in the Senate, Mr. Byrd championed the legislative branch and brought huge amounts of federal money to West Virginia.


Paid Notice: Deaths ODGERS, PAMELA. (NEE PAMELA BYRD PROUT)

2003-10-05T05:00:00+0000

ODGERS -- Pamela. (nee Pamela Byrd Prout). Died on October 1, in Gloucester, MA after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service held later.


Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Actor in Spike Lee Films, Dies at 70

2020-10-05T02:25:52+0000

The Tony-nominated actor, 70, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning.


Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Actor in Spike Lee Films, Dies at 70

2020-10-05T02:25:52+0000

The Tony-nominated actor, 70, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning.



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