Obituaries Related to "Shepard" from New York Times Archive
Matthew Shepard Will Be Interred at the Washington National Cathedral, 20 Years After His Death
After he was killed in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998, Mr. Shepard became a symbol of violence against gay people. He has never been laid to rest.
Notable Deaths 2017: Sam Shepard
Notable Deaths 2016: Jean Shepard
A Final Work by Sam Shepard Reveals His Struggle With Lou Gehrig’s Disease
The celebrated playwright spent the last months of his life working tirelessly on a final book, an intimate and philosophical look at his protagonist’s — and his own — health struggles.
Sam Shepard, Actor and Pulitzer-Winning Playwright, Is Dead at 73
Mr. Shepard, one of the most important and influential writers of his generation, specialized in capturing the darker sides of American family life.
David Shepard, Film Preservationist, Dies at 76
Mr. Shepard restored countless discarded, hidden or forgotten works by Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and other notables.
Jean Shepard, a Female Country Voice With Muscle and Ambition, Dies at 82
Ms. Shepard, also an expert yodeler, joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1955.
Thomas R. Shepard Jr., Look Magazine’s Last Publisher, Dies at 96
Mr. Shepard oversaw the popular magazine from 1965 to its demise in 1971 after a rapid descent from record ad revenue and circulation.
Dead or Alive, He’s From the Universe of Sam Shepard
In Sam Shepard’s play “The Late Henry Moss,” at the 45th Street Theater, the family that yells together is, well, stuck together.
Bert Shepard, 87, Who Pitched in Majors After War Amputation, Dies
A World War II fighter pilot, Mr. Shepard lost his right leg but went on to pitch for the 1945 Washington Senators.
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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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