Obituaries Related to "Olsen" from New York Times Archive
Clark B. Olsen, Witness to a Civil Rights Killing, Dies at 85
In Selma, Ala., in 1965, he saw a fellow minister, James Reeb, take a fatal blow to the head, a murder with national consequences.
Keith Olsen, Rock Hitmaker With a Broad Résumé, Dies at 74
He worked on albums by the Grateful Dead, Santana, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake. He also brought Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to Fleetwood Mac.
Jack Larson, a TV Jimmy Olsen Turned Playwright, Dies at 87
Mr. Larson, who went on to write plays and librettos, predicted that he would be best remembered as the eager cub reporter for The Daily Planet on ‘Superman.’
Keith Olsen, Rock Hitmaker With a Broad Résumé, Dies at 74
He worked on albums by the Grateful Dead, Santana, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake. He also brought Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to Fleetwood Mac.
Dorothy Olsen, a Pioneering Pilot in World War II, Dies at 103
She was one of 38 surviving members of the WASPs, who freed men for combat duty by ferrying military planes to domestic embarkation points.
Clark B. Olsen, Witness to a Civil Rights Killing, Dies at 85
In Selma, Ala., in 1965, he saw a fellow minister, James Reeb, take a fatal blow to the head, a murder with national consequences.
Jack Larson, a TV Jimmy Olsen Turned Playwright, Dies at 87
Mr. Larson, who went on to write plays and librettos, predicted that he would be best remembered as the eager cub reporter for The Daily Planet on ‘Superman.’
Ken Olsen, Who Built DEC Into a Power, Dies at 84
Mr. Olsen helped reshape the computer industry as a founder of the Digital Equipment Corporation, at one time the world’s second-largest computer company.
Merlin Olsen, Football Star, Commentator and Actor, Dies at 69
Mr. Olsen was a Hall of Fame tackle who anchored the Los Angeles Rams’ Fearsome Foursome, the line that glamorized defensive play in the N.F.L.
Obituary: Tillie Olsen, 94, feminist writer - Americas - International Herald Tribune
NEW YORK — Tillie Olsen, whose short stories, books and essays lent a heartfelt voice to the struggles of women and working-class people, died Monday in Oakland, California. She was 94.
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Dickey Betts, Fiery Guitarist With Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”
Dinh Q. Le, Artist Who Weighed War and Memory, Dies at 56
His most famous work — collages of Vietnam War photographs, popular film stills and Western imagery — focused on a history of his homeland that he feared was being lost.
Bob Graham, Former Florida Governor and Senator, Dies at 87
After the 9/11 attacks, Mr. Graham became an outspoken critic of President George W. Bush’s response and voted against invading Iraq.
Ken Holtzman, Who Pitched Two No-Hitters for the Cubs, Is Dead at 78
He was part of the Oakland A’s dynasty in the ’70s. He was also the winningest Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball, surpassing Sandy Koufax.
Carl Erskine, a Star Pitcher of the Dodgers’ Glory Years, Is Dead at 97
The record-setting pitcher known as Oisk in Brooklyn was the last surviving member of “The Boys of Summer.”
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager, Dies at 92
He won three pennants and a World Series as the St. Louis skipper, promoting what was called “Whiteyball,” combining speed, defense and pitching.
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