Obituaries Related to "Potter" from New York Times Archive
Robert Hardy, a Frequent Churchill and a ‘Potter’ Wizard, Dies at 91
An actor who became a familiar face to a new generation of fans when he was cast, in his late 70s, as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films.
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POTTER--Harmon S. Of Bellport, NY, at the age of 90 on July 13, 2005. The son of Dr. James H. Potter and Nina Potter, he was born in New York City on October 3, 1914. He was the valedictorian of P.S. 186 and graduated from Columbia University (A.B. 1935) and Columbia University Law School (L.L.B., 1937). In private practice before the war, Mr. Potter served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1941-46. He was a patent attorney with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Washington, D.C. starting in ...
Amanda Swimmer, Potter and Keeper of Cherokee Traditions, Dies at 97
The recipient of numerous honors, Mrs. Swimmer was deeply respected by members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee: “Everyone called her grandmother.”
Robert Hardy, a Frequent Churchill and a ‘Potter’ Wizard, Dies at 91
An actor who became a familiar face to a new generation of fans when he was cast, in his late 70s, as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films.
Alan Rickman, Watchable Villain in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die Hard,’ Dies at 69
The British actor brought an erudite dignity to film roles like the nefarious mastermind of “Die Hard” and the dour master of potions in the “Harry Potter” series.
Dean Potter, Extreme Climber, Dies in BASE-Jumping Accident at Yosemite
After Potter and Graham Hunt leapt off Taft Point, about 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley, they tried to clear a notch in the cliffs but smashed into the rocks.
Jeffrey Potter, Biographer of Pollock, Dies at 94
Mr. Potter’s work “To a Violent Grave” was based on his own recollections as well as interviews with many who knew Jackson Pollock.
E. J. Potter, ‘Michigan Madman’ of Motorcycle Racing, Dies at 71
Mr. Potter reached incredibly high speeds on motorcycles he modified himself, including one that he rigged with a Chevy V-8 and another that he fitted with a jet engine.
Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 96
Mr. Morgan, an Emmy winner on TV, also appeared in more than 100 movies.
Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60
Mr. Rivera pioneered ceramic water filters that cut in half the incidence of diarrhea, a leading cause of death in the third world, especially among children.
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Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
An advocate for women’s reproductive health, she started one of the world’s smallest pharmaceutical companies to bring an emergency birth-control method to market.
Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101
A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer martial law for eight years before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of 1986.
Michael Ray Richardson, N.B.A. Star Derailed by Cocaine, Dies at 70
A four-time All-Star, he dazzled fans, and fellow players, with his intense play for the New York Knicks, only to become the league’s first player to be barred for drug use.
Sally Kirkland, Scene-Stealing Actress, Dies at 84
She received an Oscar nomination for the 1987 film “Anna” but spent much of her prolific career as a go-to supporting actress in movies like “The Sting” and “JFK.”
William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86
He was a witness to one of the most riveting unsolved crimes in American history, which inspired scores of conspiracy theories and obsessed amateur sleuths.
Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 70
He spent almost two decades at the network, covering a wide range of court cases and the White House. He was also at the center of a defamation lawsuit over “pink slime.”
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