Obituaries Related to "Lester" from New York Times Archive
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.
Lester Maddox, Whites-Only Restaurateur and Georgia Governor, Dies at 87
Lester Maddox, Atlanta restaurant owner and Georgia governor who opposed desegregation, dies at age 87; photo (L)
Lester Maddox, Whites-Only Restaurateur and Georgia Governor, Dies at 87
Lester Maddox, the Atlanta restaurant owner and archsegregationist who adopted the pick handle as his symbol of defiance in a successful bid for the Georgia governorship in 1966, died on Wednesday in Atlanta. He was 87. Mr. Maddox first came to national attention in 1964, after he violated the newly signed federal Civil Rights Act by refusing to serve three black Georgia Tech students at his Pickrick Restaurant. The Pickrick was noted for the quality of its fried chicken and for its reasonabl ...
Lester C. Thurow, Economist Who Seized the Spotlight, Is Dead at 77
A prolific writer and popular public speaker, Mr. Thurow sounded an early alarm about the growing income gap between rich and poor Americans.
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.
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.
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.
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António Lobo Antunes, One of Europe’s Most Revered Writers, Dies at 83
In a career studded with literary awards, he was the author of dozens of books that grappled with his nation’s legacy of dictatorship and colonialism.
Ronnie Eldridge, NY Politician and Aide to RFK and Lindsay, Dies at 95
She was an adviser to Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Mayor John V. Lindsay and Representative Bella S. Abzug before serving on the New York City Council from 1989 to 2001.
Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89
Known for reviving football programs, he led six major colleges to bowl games, winning a national championship in 1989 after restoring the Irish to greatness.
Christian Astuguevieille, 79, Dies; Created Strange Scents and Enigmatic Objects
For Commes des Garçons, he designed improbable perfumes that conjured burning rubber and cars leaking oil. His uncanny art pieces were equally contrarian.
John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
With his acclaimed interpretations of Delta Blues standards, he was a fixture on the Greenwich Village music scene for decades.
Bob Power, 73, Hip-Hop Engineer and Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies
He helped pioneer a newly complex approach to sampling in rap music, including on A Tribe Called Quest’s influential 1991 album “The Low End Theory.”
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