Obituaries Related to "Coleman" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: William T. Coleman Jr.
John S. Coleman, Weather Channel Co-Founder, Dies at 83
Mr. Coleman was the original meteorologist on “Good Morning America” and pioneered green-screen news and round-the-clock weather reporting.
William T. Coleman Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers in Court and Cabinet, Dies at 96
Mr. Coleman’s experiences with bigotry informed his efforts in three major civil rights cases before the United States Supreme Court.
John R. Coleman, Haverford President Who Explored Blue-Collar Life, Dies at 95
A labor economist, he was a strong voice at the Philadelphia-area college in the 1960s for the admission of women and against the Vietnam War.
Choo Choo Coleman, a Catcher With the Original, Woeful Mets, Dies
Mr. Coleman had a brief big league career but he had the good (or ill) fortune of playing for the Mets in their history-making first two seasons.
Review: ‘Our Guy, Cy: The Songs of Cy Coleman’ Pays Tribute to a Man and His Musicals
Randy Graff, Cady Huffman and Judy Kaye, three alumnae of Coleman shows, perform an affectionate tribute, directed by Will Nunziata, at Feinstein’s/54 Below.
Ornette Coleman, Saxophonist Who Rewrote the Language of Jazz, Dies at 85
Mr. Coleman was a leader in making jazz less beholden to rules of harmony and rhythm.
Douglas L. Coleman, 82, Dies; Found a Genetic Cause of Obesity
Dr. Coleman upset scientific dogma by discovering that genes — not willpower, eating habits or other behaviors — could cause obesity in some people.
Coleman Jacoby, TV Comedy Writer, Dies at 95
Mr. Jacoby helped create some of Jackie Gleason’s most memorable characters.
‘Avenue Q’ Deals With Death of Gary Coleman
Despite some very serious consideration that the puppet musical would have to drop its character based on the “Diff’rent Strokes” star, the Coleman role will live on after a tribute at Friday’s performance.
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Leonard A. Lauder, Philanthropist and Cosmetics Heir, Dies at 92
He was best known for his success in business, notably the international beauty company he built with his mother, Estée Lauder. He was also an influential art patron.

Joel Shapiro, Celebrated Post-Minimalist Sculptor, Dies at 83
His stick-figure sculptures conveyed a surprising depth of emotion, hinting at the threat of imbalance. He also produced more than 30 large-scale commissions.

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, 95, Dies; Led Nicaragua After Civil War
The first woman to lead a Central American country, she served in the 1990s after the nation had been shaken by political strife.

Harris Yulin, Actor Who Perpetually Played the Bad Guy, Dies at 87
An award-winning actor and director, he appeared in scores of stage plays, movies and TV shows over six decades, most often as unsavory characters.

Foday Musa Suso, 75, Dies; Ambitious Ambassador for West African Music
A master of the kora who worked with Herbie Hancock and Philip Glass, his career was powered as much by experimentation as by reverence for tradition.
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