Obituaries Related to "Morrison" from New York Times Archive
Jerry Hopkins, Biographer of Jim Morrison, Is Dead at 82
A music writer for Rolling Stone, he had a best seller with “No One Here Gets Out Alive,” which inspired Oliver Stone’s film “The Doors.”
2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Facing harsh criticism for his absence, the prime minister said he would return from a Hawaii trip following the deaths of two volunteer firefighters.
Shelley Morrison, ‘Will & Grace’ Actress, Dies at 83
Ms. Morrison’s portrayal of the memorable maid Rosario, who stood up to her socialite boss, made her a fan favorite.
‘She Saved Us’: Mourners Pay Tribute to Toni Morrison
The Nobel laureate, who died in August, was honored at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York. Speakers included Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis and Fran Lebowitz.
Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88
Ms. Morrison, who wrote “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon,” was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel in literature.
Edward Morrison, Deputy Mayor Who Helped John Lennon, Dies at 85
Serving in the Lindsay administration, he argued that Lennon was a cultural asset when the Nixon administration tried to deport him in the early 1970s.
Jerry Hopkins, Biographer of Jim Morrison, Is Dead at 82
A music writer for Rolling Stone, he had a best seller with “No One Here Gets Out Alive,” which inspired Oliver Stone’s film “The Doors.”
Junie Morrison, a Funk Mastermind, Dies at 62
He was an architect of hits by two pre-eminent 1970s funk outfits, the Ohio Players and Parliament-Funkadelic, and had a prolific career on his own.
Tommy Morrison, Boxer and Co-Star in ‘Rocky V,’ Dies at 44
Mr. Morrison defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred as a boxing protégé of Rocky Balboa’s in “Rocky V.”
Matthew Morrison Performs, Addressing Death of Cory Monteith
On Sunday afternoon, Matthew Morrison took the stage after the death of his “Glee” co-star Cory Monteith.
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Donald McIntyre, 91, Dies; Starred in New Vision of Wagner’s Operas
As Wotan in Patrice Chéreau’s neo-Marxist staging of the “Ring” cycle, he was part of a celebrated, polarizing moment in opera history.
Sophie Kinsella, ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Author, Dies at 55
Writing under a pseudonym, Madeleine Wickham cultivated an international following for her series centered on a young woman addicted to shopping.
Rod Paige, Education Secretary Who Defended ‘No Child Left Behind,’ Dies at 92
The first Black person to hold that cabinet position, he resigned amid discord over George W. Bush’s major legislative effort to improve public education nationwide.
Raul Malo, Frontman of Latin-Tinged Country Band Mavericks, Dies at 60
As the group’s singer and principal songwriter, he brought a new sound that broadened the boundaries of country music in the 1990s.
John Noble Wilford, Times Reporter Who Covered the Moon Landing, Dies at 92
He gave readers a comprehensive and lyrical account of the historic mission in 1969. His science coverage as a Pulitzer-winning journalist and an author took him around the world.
Donald E. Petersen, 97, Who Rescued Ford Motor Co., Is Dead
An ex-Marine and a 40-year company veteran, he turned a nearly bankrupt money loser into the world’s most profitable automaker.
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