Obituaries Related to "Weaver" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2016: Fritz Weaver
Fritz Weaver, Tony-Winning Character Actor, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver won a Tony for his role in Robert Marasco’s “Child’s Play” about the malevolent environment at an exclusive Roman Catholic school for boys.
Fred Hellerman, Last of the Weavers Folk Group, Dies at 89
Mr. Hellerman, a pillar of the quartet that helped build a folk music revival, also played on the debut albums of Joan Baez and Judy Collins and produced Arlo Guthrie’s first two albums.
Ronnie Gilbert, Bold-Voiced Singer With the Weavers, Is Dead at 88
Ms. Gilbert, as a member of the Weavers, helped propel folk music to wide popularity and establish its power as an agent of social change.
Ezra Laderman,Weaver of Eclectic ‘Marilyn’ Opera, Dies at 90
A prolific composer of symphonic, chamber and vocal music, Mr. Laderman won public notice thanks to his work about Marilyn Monroe for the New York City Opera.
William Weaver, Influential Translator of Modern Italian Literature, Dies at 90
Mr. Weaver’s work embraced the highest echelons of modern Italian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose and opera librettos, translating relatively obscure works along with international best sellers.
Earl Weaver, a Volatile, Visionary Manager, Dies at 82
Mr. Weaver was the Hall of Fame manager who brought pugnacity and pragmatism to the Baltimore Orioles dugout, tormenting a generation of umpires along the way.
Erik Darling Dies at 74; Musician in the Weavers
Mr. Darling replaced Pete Seeger in the Weavers and was associated with two of folk music’s biggest commercial hits, “The Banana Boat Song” and “Walk Right In.”
Dennis Weaver, 81, Sidekick on 'Gunsmoke,' Dies
Actor Dennis Weaver dies at age 81; photos (M)
Obituary: Dennis Weaver, U.S. actor known for 'Gunsmoke'
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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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