Obituaries Related to "Lewis" from New York Times Archive
Death of John Lewis Fuels Movement to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge
The bridge became a flash point on March 7, 1965, as protesters, led by Mr. Lewis and other civil rights leaders, were stopped and beaten by state troopers as they marched to Alabama’s capital.
2 Republican Senators Post Photos of Elijah Cummings in John Lewis Tributes
Marco Rubio and Dan Sullivan were each trying to honor Mr. Lewis on social media when they mistakenly posted photos of Mr. Cummings, a Black congressman who died in October.
Lewis Gilbert, Director of ‘Alfie’ and 007 Movies, Is Dead at 97
Best known for his work with Michael Caine and Sean Connery, Mr. Gilbert also made action films (“Sink the Bismarck!”) and quieter ones (“Educating Rita”).
Jan Ellen Lewis, Expert on Jefferson’s Other Family, Dies at 69
A historian, she organized a groundbreaking conference on Jefferson’s legacy after DNA tests showed that he had fathered children with Sally Hemings, a slave.
At Lewis Funeral, Obama Calls Filibuster a ‘Jim Crow Relic’
The former president has sharp words for Trump — and an increased focus on 2020.
Watch Full Video: Funeral for John Lewis
At the funeral for Representative John Lewis, former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid tribute to the civil rights icon.
Pelosi and McConnell Pay Tribute to John Lewis at Capitol Ceremony
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, honored Representative John Lewis for his devotion to advancing civil rights.
After Death of John Lewis, Democrats Renew Push for Voting Rights Law
Democrats and activists who have long sought to update the Voting Rights Act say the proper way to honor the fallen civil rights icon is to pass it and name it in his honor. Republicans are opposed.
Death of John Lewis Fuels Movement to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge
The bridge became a flash point on March 7, 1965, as protesters, led by Mr. Lewis and other civil rights leaders, were stopped and beaten by state troopers as they marched to Alabama’s capital.
Amid a Pandemic, Supporters Hope John Lewis Can Still Lie in State in the Capitol
More than 40 people have lain in state in the Capitol after their deaths. Some in Congress want the civil rights icon and 17-term congressman to receive the honor, even as the building remains closed to the public.
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Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
An advocate for women’s reproductive health, she started one of the world’s smallest pharmaceutical companies to bring an emergency birth-control method to market.
Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 70
He spent almost two decades at the network, covering a wide range of court cases and the White House. He was also at the center of a defamation lawsuit over “pink slime.”
Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101
A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer martial law for eight years before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of 1986.
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