Obituaries Related to "Hughes" from New York Times Archive
William Hughes, Congressman and Ambassador, Dies at 87
He represented New Jersey’s Second District for 20 years, then was ambassador to Panama in a crucial period.
Harry Hughes, Governor Who Brought Change to Maryland, Dies at 92
Delivering a rebuke to his state’s culture of corruption, he promised voters an honest and understated administration — and largely delivered.
Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies
As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.
Notable Deaths 2017: Francine Hughes Wilson
Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies
Her case, which was the subject of “The Burning Bed,” a book and a television movie, helped transform the public’s understanding of domestic abuse.
A Year After Phillip Hughes’s Death, Cricket Inches Forward on Safety
The sport has never seriously considered outlawing the bouncer, even though Phillip Hughes of Australia died after he was struck in the neck by a ball.
Australia bids farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown
Australians celebrate the life of cricketer Phillip Hughes at his funeral in his hometown of Macksville. Katie Sargent reports.
Funeral of Phillip Hughes, Australian Cricket Star, Prompts Outpouring of Grief
Hughes, 25, who was killed by a speeding cricket ball last week, was buried in his hometown north of Sydney at a ceremony that drew a global following.
Devastated Clarke breaks down in tears during Hughes tribute
Australian captain Michael Clarke breaks down in tears as he delivers a tribute to Australia's Phillip Hughes who died the day before. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Australia Promises Scrutiny After Death of Cricket Star Phillip Hughes
Officials, however, displayed little readiness to disrupt what one administrator called the game’s “finely tuned balance between bat and ball.”
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