Obituaries Related to "Webb" from New York Times Archive
Charles Webb, Elusive Author of ‘The Graduate,’ Dies at 81
His novel was turned into an era-defining movie, but he was never comfortable with its success, and he chose to live in poverty.
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WEBB-William Osborn, 87. Died February 2, 2002 in Sharon, CT. Employed by the CIA from 1946 until 1963, he later served on the Boards of Directors of the American Crafts Council and the Sharon Hospital. Obbie is survived by his beloved wife, Lois; sons Killian O. Webb and Garrett Webb; brother Richard Webb; 2 granddaughters and sixteen nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on June 1, 2002 at 2 P.M. at Noble Horizons, Salisbury, CT.
Charles Webb, Elusive Author of ‘The Graduate,’ Dies at 81
His novel was turned into an era-defining movie, but he was never comfortable with its success, and he chose to live in poverty.
Charles Webb, Elusive Author of ‘The Graduate,’ Dies at 81
His novel was turned into an era-defining movie, but he was never comfortable with its success, and he chose to live in poverty.
Jimmy Webb, Purveyor of Punk Fashion, Is Dead at 62
He wasn’t a rocker himself, but as the manager of the East Village clothing emporium Trash and Vaudeville, he was a proud bearer of the punk-glam torch.
Bill Webb, Tailor of TV Baseball Excitement, Dies at 70
Webb, who directed programming from a mobile production truck for Fox Sports and the Mets, relied on close-ups and pacing to enrapture his viewers.
Kate Webb, War Correspondent, Dies at 64
Kate Webb was a brave, no-nonsense correspondent during the Vietnam War and was once erroneously reported to have been killed in Cambodia.
Obituary: Kate Webb, legendary Asia and war correspondent
HONG KONG — As one of Asia's legendary foreign and war correspondents, Kate Webb was witness to some of the most tumultuous events of her time. She cheated death on the battlefield on many occasions and considered herself lucky. Webb, 64, died Sunday after a long fight with cancer.
Ruth Webb, Talent Agent Who Revived Flagging Careers, Is Dead at 88
Ruth Webb, Hollywood agent who was master at reviving dormant careers, dies at age 88; photo (M)
Ruth Webb, Talent Agent Who Revived Flagging Careers, Is Dead at 88
Ruth Webb, a successful Hollywood agent, was a master of the art of professional rehabilitation, reviving dormant careers and representing clients few other agencies would touch.
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Jerry Miller, Moby Grape Guitarist, Dies at 81
He drew praise for his blues-inflected fretwork as his critically acclaimed band rode high, if briefly, during San Francisco’s Summer of Love.
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Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal
A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life.
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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
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Martin S. Indyk, Diplomat Who Sought Middle East Peace, Dies at 73
As ambassador to Israel in the Clinton administration and as a special envoy under Barack Obama, he was skeptical of Israeli settlements.
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Bob Booker, Whose J.F.K. Parody Was a Runaway Hit, Dies at 92
Most record companies didn’t think “The First Family,” which he and his writing partner created, was a good idea. It became the fastest-selling album of the pre-Beatles era.
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Michael Hardy, Sharpton’s Longtime Lawyer and Confidant, Dies at 69
He was general counsel of Mr. Sharpton’s civil rights group, the National Action Network, and defended him in a defamation suit arising from the Tawana Brawley case.
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