Obituaries Related to "Richardson" from New York Times Archive
Robert Richardson Jr., Biographer of Literary Giants, Dies at 86
His books about Thoreau, Emerson and William James won him national awards — and a fan letter from the celebrated author who would become his wife.
John Richardson, Art Historian and Picasso Biographer, Is Dead at 95
A protean citizen of the art world — artist, curator, dealer, collector and more — he wrote a monumental four-volume life of a 20th-century giant.
Notable Deaths 2016: Willie Richardson
Willie Richardson, Baltimore Colts’ All-Pro Receiver, Dies at 76
Mr. Richardson was an All-Pro receiver for the Baltimore Colts and their leading pass-catcher in Super Bowl III, when the Jets otherwise stymied their offense in a huge upset victory.
Robert C. Richardson, Laureate in Physics, Dies at 75
Dr. Richardson’s prize-winning work involved cooling helium to liquid form, a breakthrough that has enabled research into a variety of scientific problems.
Midge Turk Richardson, Ex-Nun and Editor, Dies at 82
Ms. Richardson, who appeared as an extra in more than 100 Hollywood films as a child, spent years as Sister Agnes Marie before coming to New York and eventually becoming editor of Seventeen magazine.
Jack Richardson, New York Playwright, Is Dead at 78
Mr. Richardson won Obie and Drama Desk awards for his first play produced off Broadway in 1960. He turned to writing magazine articles and books after two of his plays failed on Broadway.
William S. Richardson, Ex-Chief Justice in Hawaii, Dies at 90
In 16 years leading the state’s Supreme Court, he defended the rights of native Hawaiians, often relying on ancestral custom in his decisions.
Richardson Died of ‘Blunt Impact,’ Medical Examiner Says
An autopsy of Natasha Richardson indicated that she died of a brain hemorrhage caused by “blunt impact” to her head.
Natasha Richardson, 45, Stage and Film Star, Dies
The Tony Award winner melded glamorous celebrity with the bloodline of theater royalty.
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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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