Obituaries Related to "Morris" from New York Times Archive
John Morris, Composer for Mel Brooks’s Films, Dies at 91
Mr. Morris’s long list of movie, theater and television credits included the melodies to the songs “Springtime for Hitler” and “Blazing Saddles.”
Morris J. Kramer, Pioneer in Deal Law, Dies at 71
Mr. Kramer, a longtime partner at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, helped revolutionize the mergers and acquisitions business and prodded Skadden to expand overseas.
Hamish Maxwell, Philip Morris Empire Builder, Dies at 87
Mr. Maxwell’s acquisitions helped Philip Morris become a consumer products giant.
Paid Notice: Deaths MCGEE, MORRIS G., ED.D.
McGEE--Morris G., Ed.D., of Caldwell, NJ, June 23, 2005. Survivors are wife Blanche, son Paul G. and wife Theresa, granddaughter Erin Devlin. Funeral Mass in St. Philomena Church, Lviingston, NJ, Monday, 11 A.M. Visiting in Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, NJ Sunday 2-5 PM. Donations to The Moe McGee Scholarship Fund, Montclair State University, Montclair State Foundation, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, would be appreciated.
Jeannie Morris, Trailblazing Chicago Sportscaster, Dies at 85
She was a rare woman in broadcast sports journalism when she began her career in the late 1960s, but she helped pave the way for the many women who followed.
Jan Morris, Celebrated Writer of Place and History, Is Dead at 94
In more than four dozen books, Morris explored foreign lands, her own Britain and her experience as a transgender woman.
Sylvia Jukes Morris, Biographer of Clare Boothe Luce, Dies at 84
She spent 33 years on the two-volume biography, examining 460,000 items at the Library of Congress that stretched 319 linear feet.
Edmund Morris, Reagan Biographer Who Upset Conventions, Dies at 78
The author of an acclaimed biography of Theodore Roosevelt inserted himself as a fictional narrator in his book on Reagan, a device that some critics scorned.
Robert Morris, 87, Dies; Founding Minimalist Sculptor With Manifold Passions
He pioneered a style of radical simplification and wrote influential essays about it. But he also restlessly went beyond it, taking in performance, earthworks and more.
Notable Deaths 2017: John G. Morris
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Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany
His best-known work, “The Wall Jumper,” proved prescient in its contention that the country would remain split even after reunification.
Jan Timman Dies at 74; Fearless Chess Grandmaster and ‘Bon Vivant’
A Dutchman, he was considered the best player outside the Soviet Union for two decades, although he described himself as “lazy” and was open about using alcohol and drugs early on.
Dan Simmons, Genre-Leaping Author of ‘The Terror,’ Dies at 77
He moved easily and prolifically through science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers, crime and historical fiction. His book “The Terror” was made into a cable TV series.
Matt Snell Dies at 84; Carried Jets to Stunning Upset in Super Bowl III
His pounding runs for the underdog New York team against the Baltimore Colts secured a pivotal win for the American Football League.
Karen Petrou, Influential Fiscal Policy Analyst and Critic, Dies at 72
Her insights on financial regulations and monetary policy guided big banks and Washington policymakers.
Monti Rock III, Gleefully Untalented ‘Tonight Show’ Favorite, Dies at 86
He couldn’t sing, dance or tell funny stories. But Johnny Carson loved him and his persona: a D-list star clinging to celebrity.
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