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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Dave ‘Baby’ Cortez, Hitmaker Who Seemed to Vanish, Is Dead at 83
His “The Happy Organ” reached No. 1 in 1959, but his pop stardom was short-lived, and his death in 2022, with an anonymous burial, remains a source of mystery.
Henry Mount Charles, Whose Castle Was a Mecca for Rock, Dies at 74
To preserve his Irish manor, he staged concerts on its grounds, drawing the likes of U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Madonna, 50 Cent and the Rolling Stones as well as tens of thousands of fans.
Richard Greenberg, Playwright Whose ‘Take Me Out’ Won a Tony, Dies at 67
More than 30 of his plays were produced on Broadway and off. Many of them dealt with the manners and mores of New York’s upper middle class.
Ivar Giaever, Nobel Winner in Quantum Physics, Dies at 96
A former “D” student from Norway, he made his mark at G.E.’s Research Lab in the U.S., in part by confirming a pivotal theory about superconductivity.
Norman Tebbit, Conservative Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94
He was a potential prime minister until he left high office to care for his wife, who was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army.
Carla Maxwell, Keeper of the José Limón Flame, Dies at 79
Her stewardship of the troupe that bears his name became a model for other dance companies, like Martha Graham’s, after their founders died.
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