Obituaries Related to "Keith" from New York Times Archive
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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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Udo Kier, Familiar Movie Villain and Fixture of the Offbeat, Dies at 81
A German-born actor, he appeared in more than 280 films, from Hollywood action fare to a Warhol horror tale. Madonna liked him for her videos.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
At 7, she bore witness to one of American history’s most violent spasms of racial violence. She was 106 when the nation reckoned with the crime.
Jimmy Cliff, Singer Who Helped Bring Reggae to Global Audience, Dies at 81
His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career spanning seven decades.
Dharmendra, Bollywood Leading Man, Dies at 89
In a career spanning nearly seven decades and more than 300 productions, he became widely popular, and wealthy, playing heroes and thieves.
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82
A charismatic orator in the 1960s, he called for armed resistance to white oppression. As a Muslim cleric, he was convicted of murder in 2000 and died in detention.
Lee Tamahori, Director of Film Voted New Zealand’s Best, Dies at 75
He reimagined “Once Were Warriors,” a novel about a Maori family, as a film that became a worldwide phenomenon. He went on to direct Hollywood movies.
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