Obituaries Related to "Rice" from New York Times Archive
Tony Rice, Bluegrass Innovator With a Guitar Pick, Dies at 69
The nimble king of flatpicking had enormous influence on a host of prominent musicians. And he could sing, too, until he could no longer.
News of Laos Dam Failure Didn’t Reach Them, but the Water Did
The flooding from a failed dam in Laos soon moved into neighboring Cambodia, upending life for impoverished farmers there with little hope of help.
Joseph Rice, Bank Chief Who Fought Hostile Takeover, Dies at 93
Mr. Rice led the Irving Bank Corporation, which was acquired by Bank of New York after a corporate fight unusual for what had been a staid industry.
Dorothy Rice, Pioneering Economist Who Made Case for Medicare, Dies at 94
Mrs. Rice was an analyst at the Social Security Administration when its study on aging highlighted how about half the population 65 and over had no health insurance.
Lois Dickson Rice, Trailblazing Executive Behind Pell Grants, Dies at 83
Ms. Rice, who started life as a janitor’s daughter, helped persuade Congress to provide federal subsidies to tens of millions of needy college students.
Mack Rice, Who Wrote ‘Mustang Sally,’ Dies at 82
Detroit became his home, but Memphis and Stax Records were Mr. Rice’s muse.
Cleveland Officer Will Not Face Charges in Tamir Rice Shooting Death
The 12-year-old boy was killed as he was playing with a replica gun in a park. Relatives and activists, who called the shooting senseless, had sought charges in the case.
Sheriff’s Report Provides New Details on Tamir Rice’s Death, but Leaves Questions
A lengthy report by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department does not answer whether a Cleveland police officer issued a warning before firing on the 12-year-old boy.
Cleveland Judge Finds Probable Cause to Charge Officers in Tamir Rice Death
The judge, Ronald B. Adrine, also said he did not have the power to order the arrest of the two officers without a complaint being filed by a prosecutor.
Group Asks Court to Order Arrest of Cleveland Officers in Tamir Rice Case
Community leaders and activists voiced frustration with the pace of the official response to the death of the 12-year-old, who was fatally shot on Nov. 22.
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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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