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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Gail Lumet Buckley, Chronicler of Black Family History, Dies at 86
She wrote two books about multiple generations of her forebears, including her mother, Lena Horne.
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Jerry Miller, Moby Grape Guitarist, Dies at 81
He drew praise for his blues-inflected fretwork as his critically acclaimed band rode high, if briefly, during San Francisco’s Summer of Love.
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Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal
A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life.
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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
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Martin S. Indyk, Diplomat Who Sought Middle East Peace, Dies at 73
As ambassador to Israel in the Clinton administration and as a special envoy under Barack Obama, he was skeptical of Israeli settlements.
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Bob Booker, Whose J.F.K. Parody Was a Runaway Hit, Dies at 92
Most record companies didn’t think “The First Family,” which he and his writing partner created, was a good idea. It became the fastest-selling album of the pre-Beatles era.
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