Obituaries Related to "Rhodes" from New York Times Archive
Lawrence Rhodes, Celebrated Dancer and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 79
His performances in both classical ballet and modern existential works were widely hailed. “He was my hero,” American Ballet Theater’s director said.
Emitt Rhodes, 70, Dies; Singer-Songwriter Vanished After a Splash
He resurfaced a decade ago, after having built a fan base that compared him to Paul McCartney.
Lawrence Rhodes, Celebrated Dancer and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 79
His performances in both classical ballet and modern existential works were widely hailed. “He was my hero,” American Ballet Theater’s director said.
Donnelly Rhodes, Prolific Character Actor, Is Dead at 81
Mr. Rhodes’s numerous roles included a dimwitted escaped convict on “Soap” and a brusque doctor on the reboot of “Battlestar Galactica.”
David Alexander, Overseer of Rhodes Selection, Is Dead at 77
Mr. Alexander, a former president of Pomona College who changed the face of that campus and its student body, also pressed the Rhodes Trust to grant scholarships to women.
For the Reds’ Rhodes, Pitching Becomes a Tribute
Arthur Rhodes, a first-time All-Star at 40, said he said he scratches the initials of his dead son on the mound whenever he pitches.
Dusty Rhodes, Star Pinch-Hitter in ’54 Series, Dies at 82
Mr. Rhodes’s pinch-hitting heroics led the New York Giants to win the 1954 World Series.
Silas H. Rhodes Dies at 91; Built School of Visual Arts
Mr. Rhodes was the co-founder of a trade school for cartoonists and illustrators in Manhattan that he built into the School of Visual Arts.
Rhodes W. Fairbridge, 92, Early Expert on Climate Change, Dies
Rhodes W. Fairbridge edited an influential series of encyclopedias covering the earth sciences.
Rhodes W. Fairbridge, 92, Early Expert on Climate Change, Dies
Rhodes W Fairbridge, early expert on climate change and earth sciences, dies at age 92; photo (M)
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