Obituaries Related to "David" from New York Times Archive
David Austin, Who Breathed Life Into the Rose, Is Dead at 92
He combined the strong aromas of old roses with the color and repeated flowerings of newer types, and upended the market by creating more than 200 varieties.
David Barrett, Dogged Graft Investigator in Washington, Dies at 76
Mr. Barrett led an inquiry concerning Henry G. Cisneros, who was accused of lying about payments to a former mistress while he was mayor of San Antonio.
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.
What’s on TV Friday: David Letterman’s New Show and a Tribute to Tony Bennett
Mr. Letterman’s new talk show comes to Netflix, while new adaptations of Philip K. Dick stories come to Amazon.
David Berry, Playwright and Screenwriter, Dies at 73
Mr. Berry wrote the play “The Whales of August” and the screenplay of the movie version.
David N. Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Dies at 93
Mr. Dinkins, who served in the early 1990s, was seen as a compromise selection for voters weary of racial unrest, crime and fiscal turmoil. The racial harmony he sought remained elusive during his years in office.
David Blackwell, Scholar of Probability, Dies at 91
A statistician and author of influential academic papers on probability and game theory, he was the first black scholar to be admitted to the National Academy of Sciences.
David V. Picker, Film Executive Behind Many Hits, Dies at 87
He was crucial to the James Bond franchise, the Beatles movies, “Midnight Cowboy” and more.
David Carter, a Historian of Stonewall, Is Dead at 67
His research into the 1969 uprising that was a turning point in the gay rights movement helped get the site of that uprising recognized as a landmark.
David Bowman, Satirical Novelist, Dies at 54
Mr. Bowman was a novelist and cultural critic whose first books, “Let the Dog Drive” and “Bunny Modern,” received wide praise in the 1990s for their satirical voice.
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Manolo Villaverde, Tender Father on Bilingual TV Show, Dies at 89
He played Pepe Peña on “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?,” a series about a Cuban American family that is believed to be the United States’ first bilingual sitcom.
Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ Dies at 93
Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.
Ralph Towner, Eclectic Guitarist With the Ensemble Oregon, Dies at 85
A composer and pianist as well, he was a prolific recording artist who integrated jazz, classical and world music traditions in a career that spanned seven decades.
Wilbur Wood, Ironman Knuckleballer for the White Sox, Is Dead at 84
He threw more innings in a season than any player since 1917. A three-time All-Star, he also had four 20-win seasons.
Tina Packer, Powerhouse of Shakespeare Performance, Dies at 87
She was a founder and the longtime artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, a repertory theater in western Massachusetts, and directed all his plays.
Rhoda Levine, Pathbreaking Opera Director, Dies at 93
Starting out in the 1970s as a rare woman in a field dominated by men, she directed the premieres of a pair of politically charged modern classics.
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