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C. Lester Hogan, Physicist Who Fought Motorola, Dies at 88

2008-08-16T02:44:31+0000

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

2020-07-02T18:16:51+0000

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

2020-06-26T18:13:03+0000

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

2019-01-14T20:50:55+0000

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

2018-08-24T17:47:04+0000

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.


Notable Deaths 2016: Lester Thurow

2018-06-06T18:37:07+0000


Lester James Peries, 99, Visionary Sri Lankan Filmmaker, Dies

2018-05-04T17:53:11+0000

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

2018-01-20T01:35:56+0000

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

2017-10-23T22:08:47+0000

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

2017-03-05T20:56:42+0000

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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Jay Sigel, Amateur Golfer Who Played Like a Pro, Dies at 81

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:21:49 +0000

Many considered him to be the greatest American amateur since Bobby Jones. So why didn’t he try for the PGA Tour? An old hand injury had something to do with it.

Patrick Adiarte, Actor Seen in Musicals and on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:57:03 +0000

As a young immigrant from the Philippines, he had roles on Broadway in “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song.” He was later a familiar face on TV.

Steve McMichael, Hall of Fame Tackle for Champion Bears, Dies at 67

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:09:52 +0000

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Mike Patrick, Voice of Sunday Night N.F.L. Games on ESPN, Dies at 80

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:45:25 +0000

He did the cable network’s play-by-play for college basketball, football and baseball games, but his most important assignment was “Sunday Night Football.”

Arthur Fleischer Jr., Veteran Corporate Takeover Lawyer, Dies at 92

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:22:53 +0000

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