Obituaries Related to "Neal" from New York Times Archive
Homer A. Neal, Leader in Physics Who Explored Matter, Dies at 75
Dr. Neal became a particle physicist when few African-Americans entered the field; he went on to lead two large University of Michigan research teams.
Curly Neal, Globetrotters’ Dazzling Dribbler, Dies at 77
He admitted he “didn’t know anything about being funny” when he joined the comedic basketball team, but he became one of its biggest stars.
Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87
As a columnist and author he turned local affairs into a national subject, focusing on how alliances among leaders produced showcase projects.
Neal Stephenson’s New Novel — Part Tech, Part Fantasy — Dazzles
“Fall; or, Dodge in Hell” is a staggering feat of imagination, intelligence and stamina.
Homer A. Neal, Leader in Physics Who Explored Matter, Dies at 75
Dr. Neal became a particle physicist when few African-Americans entered the field; he went on to lead two large University of Michigan research teams.
Neal Walk, Who Rebounded Coast to Coast, Dies at 67
Walk grabbed more rebounds at the University of Florida than anyone else in the basketball program’s history and became an effective center for the Phoenix Suns in the early years of the franchise.
James F. Neal, Litigated Historic Cases, Dies at 81
Mr. Neal was a lawyer who prosecuted Hoffa and Watergate figures and defended Elvis’s doctor.
Patricia Neal, an Oscar Winner Who Endured Tragedy, Dies at 84
Ms. Neal, the molasses-voiced actress whose life alternated surreally between triumph and tragedy, won both an Academy Award and a Tony.
Neal Hefti, 85, Jazz and Hollywood Composer, Dies
Mr. Hefti, a forward-looking composer and arranger, wrote the theme for the 1960s television show “Batman,” and for the movie and television versions of “The Odd Couple.”
Neal Shine, 76, Former Publisher, Dies
The former publisher and editor of The Detroit Free Press played important roles as the newspaper won major awards.
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Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87
After helping his family’s Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.
John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82
A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news.
Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97
Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.
Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen
She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of violence.
Ron Delany, Runner Who Won Olympic Glory for Ireland, Dies at 91
As a Villanova student, he captured the 1,500-meter event in the 1956 Games in Melbourne. No Irish athlete since then has won another Olympic gold medal in track and field.
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