Obituaries Related to "Francis" from New York Times Archive
Francis Kennedy, War Hero and Restless Inventor, Dies at 95
After the violence in Korea, Mr. Kennedy sought to give something back to the world with his inventions. He succumbed to the novel coronavirus.
Francis Currey, a Hero in Battle at 19, Dies at 94
Days after a massacre of G.I.s, he was a one-man onslaught in the face of German tanks, earning a Medal of Honor. Only two other honorees from World War II now survive.
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases
The change in church teaching is likely to challenge Roman Catholic politicians, judges and officials who have argued that their church was not entirely opposed to capital punishment.
Notable Deaths 2016: Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette
Francis Bator, Influential White House Economist, Dies at 92
His proposals found their way into Lyndon B. Johnson’s overtures to the Soviet Union, his collaboration with Western Europe and his War on Poverty.
1916: Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Is Dead
From the archives of The International Herald Tribune: After a long illness, the Central European ruler dies in the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna in November 1916.
Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette, a Pioneer in Treating Sickle Cell Anemia, Dies at 89
Dr. Francis was credited with successfully using antibiotics to treat children with the disease 15 years before the effectiveness of those drugs was confirmed.
Denise Duval, French Soprano and Poulenc Interpreter, Dies at 94
Ms. Duval, a foremost interpreter of Francis Poulenc’s works, was also known for her performances of compositions by other French masters.
Francis Sejersted, 79, Dies; Steered Nobel Peace Prize Into Controversy
Mr. Sejersted led a committee that angered many by giving the awards to Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat, and to F. W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela.
Rogelio Livieres Plano, Bishop Ousted by Pope Francis, Dies at 69
Bishop Livieres, a conservative clergyman in Paraguay, sheltered a priest accused of molestation and made him vicar general, responsible for handling accusations of sexual abuse.
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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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