Obituaries Related to "Jackson" from New York Times Archive
Lilian Jackson Braun, ‘Cat Who’ Writer, Dies at 97
Ms. Braun wrote 29 mysteries starring her feline sleuth.
Michael Friedman, Co-Creator of ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,’ Dies at 41
A versatile, cerebral and witty composer and lyricist, Mr. Friedman had a particular fascination with politics, which informed much of his work.
Keith Jackson, Voice of College Football, Dies at 89
Mr. Jackson was synonymous with Saturday college football for millions of fans through five decades.
Wayne Jackson, Memphis Horns Trumpeter, Dies at 74
With the tenor saxophonist Andrew Love, Mr. Jackson helped define the soul sound of Stax Records.
James Jackson, Who Changed the Study of Black America, Dies at 76
Rather than focus on interracial comparisons, his National Survey of Black Americans explored the complexities within the Black population.
Richard Jackson, Who Had an Ear for Children’s Books, Dies at 84
As an editor he championed writers, like Judy Blume, who changed the landscape of literature for young people. He later became a writer himself.
Al Jackson, Pitching Star of Woeful 1960s Mets, Is Dead at 83
He lost 20 games and won only eight in 1962 for a legendarily bad team. But among his wins were four shutouts, including a one-hitter.
Randy Jackson, a Fence-Clearing Footnote to Baseball History, Dies at 93
In the next-to-last game of the 1957 season, he became the last Brooklyn Dodger to hit a home run before the team moved to Los Angeles.
Joe Jackson, Domineering Father of a Musical Dynasty, Dies at 89
His son Michael called him “a managerial genius,” but his abusive behavior alienated Michael, Janet and the rest of his children.
Jackson Odell, Actor on ‘The Goldbergs,’ Is Found Dead at 20
The actor and aspiring singer, who also appeared on “Arrested Development” and “Modern Family,” was found at a sober-living facility in California.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss Guitarist and Founding Member, Is Dead at 74
A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona.

Susan Stamberg, Longtime Mainstay of NPR, Dies at 87
In 1972 she became the first woman to anchor a national evening news broadcast. She retired this summer after 50 years on the air.

Kanchha Sherpa, Last Member of First Team to Conquer Everest, Dies at 92
A trip to India to find work led to a career climbing the world’s highest mountain.

Raila Odinga, Champion of Kenyan Democracy and Former Prime Minister, Dies at 80
A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy in the East African country, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.

Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave Landmark War Apology, Dies at 101
His televised address as prime minister, delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender, set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” over wartime atrocities.

Mike Greenwell, All-Star Outfielder for the Red Sox, Dies at 62
Roaming the same grass as Ted Williams, he played for Boston for his entire 12-year major league career and came in second in the 1988 M.V.P. voting.
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