Obituaries Related to "Dixon" from New York Times Archive
Cedric Dixon, Towering Detective in Harlem, Dies at 48
His death in March is believed to be the first of a sworn New York City police officer caused by the coronavirus.
Stephen Dixon, Prolific Writer of Experimental Fiction, Dies at 83
The author of 18 novels and hundreds of short stories, he never found fame or big sales. But his idiosyncratic storytelling drew praise.
David Dixon, Despite a Reassuring Text Message, Dies in Brussels Attacks
Mr. Dixon, 51, a British software developer and father, told his family he was safe after the airport blast — then he went to the Maelbeek subway station.
Alan J. Dixon, 86, Is Dead; U.S. Senator Who Championed Illinois
Mr. Dixon was a two-term United States senator from Illinois in the 1980s and early ’90s who was known for keen attention to constituents’ needs.
Jane Holmes Dixon, Bishop Who Stared Down Barriers, Dies at 75
Bishop Dixon, a leader in the Diocese of Washington, was elected as the second female bishop in the history of the Episcopal Church.
Jessy Dixon, Gospel Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 73
Mr. Dixon helped popularize gospel music with his energetic style and found a wider audience touring and recording with Paul Simon.
David F. Dixon, Force Behind Saints and Superdome, Dies at 87
Mr. Dixon, the longtime owner of a French Quarter shop, pursued pro football for New Orleans since the late 1950s.His efforts led to an expansion team in 1967.
Bill Dixon, Leading Edge of Avant-Garde Jazz, Dies at 84
Mr. Dixon, a trumpeter, composer and educator, fought to raise the profile of free improvisation.
Ivan Dixon, Actor in ‘Hogan’s Heroes,’ Dies at 76
Mr. Dixon was best known for playing Sgt. James Kinchloe on the 1960s sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” but his films included vivid portrayals of black struggles in the American South.
Frank J. Dixon Dies at 87; Led Way in Immunology
Dr. Dixon’s penetrating studies of how misdirected responses by the immune system can cause diseases that damage the kidneys and other organs won him an Albert Lasker Award in 1975.
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
Christine McVie, Hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79
As a singer, songwriter and keyboardist, she was a prolific force behind one of the most popular rock bands of the last 50 years.
John Hadl, Star Quarterback for Chargers And Rams, Dies at 82
A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.
Wilko Johnson, Scorching Guitarist and Punk Pioneer, Dies at 75
Known later as an actor on “Game of Thrones,” he helped lay the foundation for a 1970s rock revolution on England’s pub circuit.
Jiang Zemin, China’s Leader After Tiananmen Square Protests, Dies at 96
Mr. Jiang, a wily and garrulous politician, presided over a decade of meteoric economic growth in the post-Tiananmen era.
Melody Miller, Trusted Aide to the Kennedys, Dies at 77
She worked with the family for over 40 years, mostly for Senator Ted Kennedy. But her duties went far beyond the office.
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