Obituaries Related to "Harper" from New York Times Archive
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Country Music: Live at the Ryman’ and a Valerie Harper Tribute
Ken Burns hosts a concert leading up to the premiere of his new PBS documentary. And MeTV airs a three-hour marathon in honor of Ms. Harper.
Valerie Harper, Who Won Fame and Emmys as ‘Rhoda,’ Dies at 80
Originally a theater actress, she parlayed a role as a wisecracking sidekick on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” into her own sitcom.
Did Harper Lee, Who Died in 2016, Leave Behind a True-Crime Manuscript?
That’s what Casey Cep tries to figure out in “Furious Hours,” which enters the nonfiction best-seller list this week at No. 6.
Heather Harper, Beloved Soprano and Britten Interpreter, Dies at 88
The Northern Irish-born Ms. Harper moved from lighter opera roles to Wagner and Strauss and took part in the premiere of Britten’s “War Requiem.”
Notable Deaths 2016: Harper Lee
Notable Deaths 2016: Charles Harper
The Life, Death and Career of Harper Lee
When Harper Lee died two years ago at age 89, one story ended and another began. Here is how The Times covered some of her key moments.
Vaughn Harper, Silky-Voiced D.J., Dies at 70
Mr. Harper was the host of the WBLS radio show “Quiet Storm,” a nightly staple for New Yorkers.
Charles M. Harper, Who Made ConAgra a Food Giant, Dies at 88
As chief executive he grew the company from a faltering $600 million operation to a $20 billion juggernaut, but he had less success at RJR Nabisco.
Michael S. Harper, Poet With a Jazz Pulse, Dies at 78
Mr. Harper, who taught at Brown University for over 40 years, embraced an idiom interwoven with music, history and his experiences as a black man.
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David Burnham, Times Reporter Who Exposed Police Graft, Dies at 91
Tipped off by the detective Frank Serpico, he wrote an explosive series on police corruption in New York City, sparking an investigation by the Knapp commission.
Marvin Schlachter, Record Executive Who Championed Disco, Dies at 90
In the 1960s, he helped get wide exposure for Black artists like Dionne Warwick. A decade later, he brought dance music from the clubs to radio success.
Joe D. Bryan, 84, Dies; His Murder Conviction Raised Troubling Questions
After serving 33 years in prison, he was released in the wake of a cascade of questions about the soundness of the forensic testimony against him.
Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92
With steel hooks for hands and a flamboyant personality, Mr. Armes captured the attention, and scrutiny, of reporters across the nation.
Eugene Gold, Brooklyn D.A. Who Led the ‘Son of Sam’ Case, Dies at 100
He prosecuted high-profile cases in the 1970s and championed Soviet Jews, but, after retiring, he ran afoul of the law himself, charged with a sex offense.
Ozzie Virgil Sr., First Dominican-Born Major Leaguer, Dies at 92
An outstanding fielder though never an All-Star, he broke that barrier with the Giants in 1956 and later became the Tigers’ first Black player.
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