Obituaries Related to "Keith" from New York Times Archive
IFRANKW. AYERS, 69, VAUDEVILLE ACTOR I; Former Headliner on Keith;I ! Orpheum Circuits is Dead Had a Varied Career
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Keith Baird, Linguist Who Fought the Use of ‘Negro,’ Dies at 94
Mr. Baird, a native of Barbados who became a teacher and administrator in New York City schools and at various colleges, argued for the term Afro-American.
Keith Hufnagel, Pro Skateboarder and Entrepreneur, Dies at 46
He soared over treacherous streets on his board before opening a streetwear store that grew into the popular brand Huf.
Keith Sonnier, Playful Sculptor in Neon, Dies at 78
He tweaked the solemnity of Post-Minimalism with a sense of poetry and fun, using functional everyday materials.
Keith Olsen, Rock Hitmaker With a Broad Résumé, Dies at 74
He worked on albums by the Grateful Dead, Santana, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake. He also brought Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to Fleetwood Mac.
Keith Lincoln, San Diego Chargers Star in the A.F.L., Dies at 80
In a stunning performance, Lincoln accounted for 349 yards as a runner, receiver and passer in the team’s only championship victory in its history.
Keith Botsford, Man of Letters and Saul Bellow Associate, Dies at 90
He was an uncontainable writer (novelist, essayist, biographer and more), started magazines with Bellow and died almost a year ago, to little public notice.
Damon Keith, Federal Judge Who Championed Civil Rights, Dies at 96
As a judge, he attacked racial segregation in education, housing and employment, and efforts to limit African-American voting.
Keith Flint, 49, Mohawked Frontman of the Prodigy, Dies
The “Firestarter” and “Breathe” singer, who frightened parents worldwide, took his own life, according to a bandmate.
The Stench of Prejudice in Keith Tharpe’s Death Sentence
A juror in Mr. Tharpe’s case signed an affidavit stating that he was a “nigger,” wondering “if black people even have souls.”
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Bob Goodenow, 72, Dies; Gave Hockey Players’ Union Some Muscle
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Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.

Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.

Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.

Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.
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