Obituaries Related to "Lester" from New York Times Archive
C. Lester Hogan, Physicist Who Fought Motorola, Dies at 88
Mr. Hogan’s departure from his job in 1968 as a top executive at Motorola to one at Fairchild led to a celebrated lawsuit.
Lester Grinspoon, Influential Marijuana Scholar, Dies at 92
He believed pot was dangerous until his research convinced him otherwise. He then became a leading proponent of legalization.
Lester Crystal, Guiding Force Behind ‘NewsHour,’ Dies at 85
As executive producer, he expanded the PBS newscast to an hour and helped make it a distinctive voice in broadcast journalism.
Lester Wunderman, Father of Direct Marketing, Dies at 98
He was even credited with coining the term as a co-founder of the world’s largest direct-marketing ad agency, long before there were internet cookies.
Lazy Lester, Luminary of Swamp Blues, Is Dead at 85
A leading figure in a subgenre that combines traditional blues with Cajun, country and other styles, he got his nickname for his relaxed vocal style.
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Lester James Peries, 99, Visionary Sri Lankan Filmmaker, Dies
Shunning traditional dance and fantasy fare, he made psychologically rich stories that brought wide recognition to an island nation’s film industry.
Julius Lester, Chronicler of Black America, Is Dead at 78
A captivating and often polarizing writer, Mr. Lester traveled through a labyrinth of religious and ethnic identities, including a conversion to Judaism.
Jon Lester, Convicted in Howard Beach Race Attack, Dies at 48
At 17, he was called a ringleader in the 1986 assault by whites in Queens that left a black man dead and another badly beaten. The family said he committed suicide.
Lester Tenney, 96, Dies; Faced Japan’s Brutality and Won Its Apologies
Mr. Tenney survived the Bataan Death March, followed by three and a half years of slave labor as a prisoner during World War II.
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George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi.
Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film.
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
Often drawing from reproduced images or newspaper photos, she made work that quietly yet memorably critiqued her country’s social and political order.
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