Obituaries Related to "Turner" from New York Times Archive
John Turner, Briefly Its Leader but Long a Force in Canada, Dies at 91
He carried out Liberal Party reforms in top cabinet posts but was ousted as prime minister after just 79 days. He later led the opposition to free-trade deals with the U.S.
Robert Osborne, Turner Classic Movies Host, Dies at 84
Mr. Osborne, a film historian, was the congenial prime time host of the movie channel since its inception in 1994.
John Turner, Briefly Its Leader but Long a Force in Canada, Dies at 91
He carried out Liberal Party reforms in top cabinet posts but was ousted as prime minister after just 79 days. He later led the opposition to free-trade deals with the U.S.
Alan Turner, Artist of the Evocative and the Odd, Dies at 76
Some of his paintings were of shimmering forests. Others were of disarranged body parts.
Stansfield Turner, C.I.A. Director Who Confronted Communism Under Carter, Dies at 94
Mr. Turner, who led the Central Intelligence Agency under President Jimmy Carter, started small covert actions that grew into some of the biggest battles of the Cold War.
Pete Turner, Whose Color Photography Could Alter Reality, Dies at 83
With saturated colors, often on global assignments, Mr. Turner created spectacular images, some for the covers of record albums.
Robert Osborne, Turner Classic Movies Host, Dies at 84
Mr. Osborne, a film historian, was the congenial prime time host of the movie channel since its inception in 1994.
Ret Turner, Award-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 87
Mr. Turner won five Emmys and worked with many of television’s biggest stars in the 1970s and ’80s, including Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Cher.
Kevin Turner, Ex-Player Who Fought N.F.L. on Concussions, Dies at 46
Turner, a former running back, was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the N.F.L. He died after being treated for A.L.S.
Fan Dies After Falling From Upper Deck at Atlanta’s Turner Field
A middle-aged man wearing a Braves cap fell more than 40 feet during a game against the Yankees. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.
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Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
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David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75
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Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
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Richard Codey, a New Jersey Acting Governor Many Times Over, Dies at 79
He was the state’s longest-serving legislator, and as president of its Senate he was frequently called on to serve as a fill-in governor, being next in line of succession.
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