Obituaries Related to "Robbins" from New York Times Archive
James Robbins Dies at 65; Led Expansion of Cox Cable
Mr. Robbins made his mark not only by expanding Cox fourfold but also by giving customer service high priority in an industry where it had not always been valued.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Plans a Jerome Robbins Tribute
The program, a highlight of the festival’s 2018 season, will be organized by Daniel Ulbricht, a New York City Ballet principal dancer.
Tootie Robbins, Lineman With Cardinals and Packers, Dies at 62
An offensive lineman for a dozen years, he was popular with his teammates and never forgot his roots. He died of pneumonia related to Covid-19.
Dr. John Robbins, Developer of a Meningitis Vaccine, Dies at 86
His method of boosting immune protection in babies helped save seven million lives. But he never profited from it.
Dan Robbins, Who Made Painting as Easy as 1-2-3 (and 4-5-6), Dies at 93
But was it art? No, Mr. Robbins said, but paint-by-numbers kits — all the rage among young baby boomers — gave the inartistic the “experience” of art.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Plans a Jerome Robbins Tribute
The program, a highlight of the festival’s 2018 season, will be organized by Daniel Ulbricht, a New York City Ballet principal dancer.
Royal Robbins, Conscience of Rock Climbers, Dies at 82
Robbins made several first ascents, and he urged those who followed him up the rocks to leave few traces of their path, setting an example that is still heeded.
Review: A Jerome Robbins Tribute by New York City Ballet Brims With Brio
When Americans took their turn in this company’s “Hear the Dance” series, the spotlight was on the choreographer most closely connected with it.
Clive Robbins, Developer of a Method of Music Therapy, Dies at 84
Mr. Robbins, with Paul Nordoff, designed a brand of music therapy for hard-to-reach children that is now used to help people with autism, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
Gil Robbins, Folk Singer With the Highwaymen, Dies at 80
Mr. Robbins was a fixture on the folk music scene in the 1960s and the father of the actor Tim Robbins.
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