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.
Paid Notice: Deaths WEBB, WILLIAM OSBORN
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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John Forté, Who Forged a Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, and then landed in prison. After a presidential pardon, he clawed his way back.
Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88
His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.
Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75
George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
James Sallis, 81, Dies; Novelist Whose ‘Drive’ Became a Hit Movie
A storyteller of modern America’s underbelly with a literary, ruminative style, he inspired a Ryan Gosling movie and earned critical acclaim.
Robert Pratt, Federal Judge Who Derided Trump Pardons, Dies at 78
He was chastised for remarks ridiculing the pardons of two congressional campaign aides who had been convicted in a bribery plot.
Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79
As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.
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