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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.

Paid Notice: Deaths POTTER, HARMON S.

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 ...

Paid Notice: Deaths MILLER, BEVERLY POTTER NAVARRO

MILLER-Beverly Potter Navarro. 72, San Francisco. Beverly Potter Navarro Miller, a respected member of the fashion and jewelry industries, died at the Jewish Home for the Aged in San Francisco on July 18, 2002, after a long illness of Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Beverly Lubinsky on June 22, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY. In 1973 she moved from New York City to San Francisco with her second husband David Navarro. Together they founded the jewelry design firm Navarro Alternatives, which became highl ...

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.