Obituaries Related to "Little" from New York Times Archive
Donnie Andrews, the Real-Life Omar Little, Dies at 58
Mr. Andrews, a drug dealer and robber who later counseled addicts and helped the government bring down a gang, inspired a character on “The Wire,” an acclaimed HBO drama.
Hans Beck, Designer of Little Plastic People, Dies at 79
Mr. Beck was the designer of the ubiquitous Playmobil figures — little plastic people who can fit into a child’s fist and be right at home in a toy medieval castle or a pony ranch.
Thomas Berger, ‘Little Big Man’ Author, Is Dead at 89
Mr. Berger was known as the author of “Little Big Man” and books that explored the American West, but his body of work was broader than that.
Little Richard, Flamboyant Wild Man of Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 87
Delving deeply into the wellsprings of gospel music and the blues, and screaming as if for his very life, he created something new, thrilling and dangerous.
Floyd Little, Star Running Back for Syracuse and Broncos, Dies at 78
Gen. Douglas MacArthur urged him to attend West Point, but he became an Orangeman to honor a promise to Ernie Davis.
Creighton Hale, 93, Inventor of Little League Helmet, Dies
A physiologist and longtime Little League executive, Mr. Hale worked hard to make baseball safer for young players.
Jefferson Thomas, Who Helped Integrate Little Rock School, Dies at 67
Mr. Thomas was one of nine black students who, protected by federal soldiers, attended high school in a landmark civil rights case.
Floyd Little, Star Running Back for Syracuse and Broncos, Dies at 78
Gen. Douglas MacArthur urged him to attend West Point, but he became an Orangeman to honor a promise to Ernie Davis.
Samuel Little, Serial Killer Who Confessed to 93 Murders, Dies at 80
At least 50 of those murders were verified by law enforcement officers, according to the F.B.I., which declared Mr. Little the “most prolific” serial killer in U.S. history.
‘Little or no Effect,’ W.H.O. Says of Remdesivir on Coronavirus Deaths
The head of the World Health Organization announced that two drugs tested to treat coronavirus failed to prevent deaths among patients, according to a study.
Latest NY Times Obituaries
Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail!’ Alert, Dies at 74
Early in the internet era, he was also behind other AOL messages, including “Welcome!” “They said my voice was heard more than 35 million times a day,” he once said.
Jim Hoagland, Distinguished Journalist on World Affairs, Dies at 84
A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he was a reporter, editor and columnist for The Washington Post, renowned for his deeply sourced dispatches.
Geoff Capes, World’s Strongest Man, Is Dead at 75
He pulled dump trucks, flipped cars and tossed five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. Tending to parakeets brought out his gentler side.
Grant Ujifusa, 82, Dies; Lobbied for Redress for Japanese Americans
He helped sway Ronald Reagan to sign a bill offering cash and an apology to Japanese Americans who had been imprisoned during World War II.
Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince Who Carved Her Own Path, Dies at 64
Out from under an imposing shadow, she recorded four albums as a singer and had two R&B hits before turning her focus to her brother’s legacy.
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder, Is Dead at 95
In 1978, he came up with the idea of a warehouse-style store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. With a partner’s help, it became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.
About Obit Index
ObitIndex.com searches the obituary pages of more than 3000 US newspapers, allowing you to easily find the obits you are looking for. Fast, easy and free to use.
© 2022 ObitIndex.com. · Privacy ·