Obituaries Related to "Norman" from New York Times Archive
Norman Abramson, Pioneer Behind Wireless Networks, Dies at 88
His ALOHAnet, designed a half-century ago in Hawaii, was a precursor to the technology used in today’s smartphones and home WiFi networks.
Mayor Lonnie Norman, Whose Town Hosts Bonnaroo, Dies at 79
He was dedicated to Manchester, the small city where he was born and raised. In 1991, he became the city’s first Black mayor. He died of Covid-19.
Norman Bernal, Generation-Spanning Music Teacher, Dies at 75
Mr. Bernal, who had Covid-19, was a Peruvian-born violinist who established himself as a longtime player and pedagogue in the United States.
Gene Norman, Who Helped Landmark Broadway Theaters, Dies at 85
As chairman of New York’s preservation commission, he also oversaw the preservation of St. Bartholomew’s Church, the Coney Island Cyclone and Ladies’ Mile.
Norman Carlson, Forceful Head of U.S. Prisons, Dies at 86
He created the model for today’s super-maximum security prisons and oversaw a near doubling of federal facilities. He also insisted on cleanliness and decent food.
Norman Lamm, 92, Dies; Rescued Yeshiva U. From Brink of Bankruptcy
He championed the idea that Orthodox Jews could maintain their faith while engaging with modern society.
Norman Gulamerian, Artist With a Grand Passion, Dies at 92
He fell in love with a young widow with five children, and after years of courtship by mail, he persuaded her to marry him. He died of the coronavirus.
Norman Platnick, the ‘Real Spider-Man,’ Is Dead at 68
A renowned expert on arachnids, he traveled the world to identify unknown species. He also showed that Tobey Maguire wasn’t afraid of them.
Norman Myers Dies at 85; Sounded Early Alarm on Environment
He lobbied governments and wrote books, papers and articles to alert the public to looming disasters like mass extinction well before they were common knowledge.
Jessye Norman, Regal American Soprano, Is Dead at 74
A multiple Grammy Award winner, she was a towering figure on operatic, concert and recital stages.
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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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