Obituaries Related to "Simon" from New York Times Archive
Kirk Simon, 63, Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies
Mr. Simon won an Academy Award for “Strangers No More,” about a diverse school in Israel, and directed HBO’s “Masterclass,” in which luminaries became teachers.
Notable Deaths 2016: Simon Ramo
Simon Ramo Dies at 103; Helped Develop ICBMs in the Cold War
Dr. Ramo advised presidents on science and technology, and was a postwar force in the aerospace and electronics industries.
Carolyn Reidy, the Head of Simon & Schuster, Is Dead at 71
Taking the helm in 2008, she steered the publishing house, one of the Big Five, through a deep recession and a digital revolution.
Abbey Simon, Masterly Pianist, Dies at 99
Mr. Simon, light of touch yet breathtakingly pyrotechnic, was known for his interpretations of the Romantic literature.
John Simon, Wide-Ranging Critic With a Cutting Pen, Dies at 94
Prolific, erudite and caustic in his wit, he surveyed the entire cultural landscape — films, plays, books, art — and saw little that he liked.
Neil Simon, Broadway Master of Comedy, Is Dead at 91
Mr. Simon started out writing for television and later wrote for the movies, but his plays were his biggest successes, among them “The Odd Couple” and “Barefoot in the Park.”
Notable Deaths 2016: Simon Ramo
Kirk Simon, 63, Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies
Mr. Simon won an Academy Award for “Strangers No More,” about a diverse school in Israel, and directed HBO’s “Masterclass,” in which luminaries became teachers.
Vincent Nguini, Guitarist With Paul Simon, Dies at 65
Mr. Simon called the Cameroonian-born Mr. Nguini, a member of his band for 30 years, “the most creative musician I’ve ever worked with.”
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Bob Goodenow, Chief of Hockey Players’ Union, Dies at 72
He took over the N.H.L. Players Association in 1992 and led it through three work stoppages, including a lockout that forced the cancellation of the 2004-5 season.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.
Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women’s rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.
Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86
A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.
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