Obituaries Related to "Fritz" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: Jean Fritz
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Weaver
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Stern
Jean Fritz, Who Wrote History Books for Children, Dies at 101
Her works were full of human narratives and quirks, backed by engaging prose and deep archival research.
Fritz Koenig, Sculptor of Trade Center ‘Sphere,’ Dies at 92
Mr. Koenig knew that his most important sculpture would return to its intended site in Lower Manhattan. But he did not live to see the day.
Fritz Weaver, Tony-Winning Character Actor, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver won a Tony for his role in Robert Marasco’s “Child’s Play” about the malevolent environment at an exclusive Roman Catholic school for boys.
Fritz Stern, a Leading Historian on Modern Germany, Dies at 90
German-born and a longtime professor at Columbia University, Mr. Stern identified themes and intellectual currents that led to Germany’s drift toward totalitarianism.
Al Fritz, Who Put Youngsters on Stylish, Colorful Bikes, Dies at 88
Mr. Fritz designed a rugged, compact bicycle, recognizable by its banana seat and high handlebars, which Schwinn sold in the millions.
Fritz Manes, Producer of Eastwood Films, Dies at 79
Among Mr. Manes’s films were “Any Which Way You Can” and “Heartbreak Ridge,” both starring Clint Eastwood.
Fritz Bach, Who Aided Transplant Survival, Dies at 77
Dr. Fritz H. Bach was a medical researcher who developed techniques to help lessen the possibility of organ rejection.
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Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
As a medic, he saved soldiers from drowning off Omaha Beach on D-Day before becoming a prisoner of war. Back home, a decorated veteran, he was forbidden to vote as a Native American.
Dominik Duka, Czech Cardinal Jailed Under Communism, Dies at 82
While in prison in 1981, he befriended the dissident and future Czech president Vaclav Havel. Later, he became a conservative voice in Rome.
Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84
As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.
Yegor Ligachev, Gorbachev’s No. 2 Who Turned Foe, Is Dead at 100
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.
Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84
He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop Who Helped Sway Votes, Dies at 71
Influential from New Jersey to Georgia, he was part of a long tradition among Black clergy of fighting bias and getting out the vote. “No vote, no clout,” he’d say.
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