Obituaries Related to "Hughes" from New York Times Archive
Australia's Hughes dies after being hit by ball
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies in a Sydney hospital aged 25, two days after being struck by a ball. Yiming Woo reports.
Devastated Clarke breaks down in tears during Hughes tribute
Australian captain Michael Clarke breaks down in tears as he delivers a tribute to Australia's Phillip Hughes who died the day before. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
HAVANA CONFERENCE ENDS IN HARMONY; Leaders Acclaim Its Achievements as All Delegations Signthe Completed Record.HUGHES HAILS GOOD DONEHe Declares Pan-AmericanismAdvanced in Arbitration Planand Stronger Latin Union. Hughes Praises Work of Conference.
Hughes and L S Rowe on results; tribute by J Varela
Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies
As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.
William Hughes, Congressman and Ambassador, Dies at 87
He represented New Jersey’s Second District for 20 years, then was ambassador to Panama in a crucial period.
Harry Hughes, Governor Who Brought Change to Maryland, Dies at 92
Delivering a rebuke to his state’s culture of corruption, he promised voters an honest and understated administration — and largely delivered.
Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies
As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.
Notable Deaths 2017: Francine Hughes Wilson
Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies
Her case, which was the subject of “The Burning Bed,” a book and a television movie, helped transform the public’s understanding of domestic abuse.
Australia bids farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown
Australians celebrate the life of cricketer Phillip Hughes at his funeral in his hometown of Macksville. Katie Sargent reports.
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