Obituaries Related to "Richard" from New York Times Archive
Richard Thornburgh, Former Governor and Attorney General, Dies at 88
He steered Pennsylvania through the Three Mile Island nuclear plant meltdown and led the Justice Department under Reagan and the first President Bush.
Richard Hinch, Speaker of New Hampshire House, Dies at 71
A Republican, he had a staunchly conservative agenda as his party took control of the state government in the November election. He died of Covid-19.
Richard Lapointe, Exonerated in a Murder Case, Dies at 74
Advocates worked for decades to free him in the murder of his wife’s grandmother in Connecticut; in 2015 a court finally agreed.
Richard Gelles, Scholar of Family Violence, Is Dead at 73
He believed in reuniting families even if parents had abused their children — until he saw how often that approach threatened children’s safety.
Richard di Liberto, Expert Photographer of Museum Art, Dies at 82
His photos of the Frick Collection’s artworks illustrate books and catalogs and helped create the museum’s visual identity. He died of Covid-19.
Richard Herd, a Baffled Boss on ‘Seinfeld,’ Is Dead at 87
A busy character actor, he also appeared on several science-fiction shows, including “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” on which he played a Klingon.
Richard Anuszkiewicz, Whose Op Art Caught Eyes in the ’60s, Dies at 89
He was a pioneer in manipulating fundamental elements of art to create optical effects — and to make, as he put it, “something romantic out of a very, very mechanistic geometry.”
Richard Gilder, Donor to Parks, Museum and History, Dies at 87
A successful investor, he was a major benefactor of Central Park, the New-York Historical Society and the Museum of Natural History.
Richard Fenno, Who Studied Congress Close Up, Dies at 93
His books broke new ground in political science, emphasizing politicians’ interactions not in Washington but in their home districts.
Little Richard, Flamboyant Wild Man of Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 87
Delving deeply into the wellsprings of gospel music and the blues, and screaming as if for his very life, he created something new, thrilling and dangerous.
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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89
The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.
Bonnie Munshin, ‘Velvet Hammer’ of a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
At Nick & Toni’s, a restaurant beloved by celebrities and locals alike, she managed its coveted prime real estate, keeping everyone happy and the looky-loos at bay.
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”
Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
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