Obituaries Related to "Stanley" from New York Times Archive
Stanley Cowell, Jazz Pianist With a Wide Range, Dies at 79
His playing consolidated generations of musical history. He was also a composer, an educator and the founder of an important artist-run record label.
Stanley Crouch, Critic Who Saw American Democracy in Jazz, Dies at 74
A prolific author, essayist, columnist and social critic, he challenged conventional thinking on race and helped found Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Eddie Shack, Feisty Wing for Powerful Maple Leafs, Dies at 83
He helped Toronto win four Stanley Cups in the ’60s, his pugnacity earning love in Toronto (and, no surprise, hatred in rival Montreal).
Stanley Ho, Who Turned Macau Into a Global Gambling Hub, Dies at 98
Mr. Ho led the tiny Chinese territory’s transformation into the world’s most lucrative gambling destination.
Stanley Moser, Virtuoso Encyclopedia Marketer, Dies at 88
He spent 30 years at Funk & Wagnalls selling encyclopedias and other reference works, eventually becoming an owner of the company. He died of the novel coronavirus.
Stanley Chera, Developer and Friend of Trump, Dies at 77
As his friend lay dying of the coronavirus, President Trump spoke of him from the White House podium.
Stanley Sporkin, Bane of Corporate Corruption, Dies at 88
As the S.E.C.’s enforcer, he targeted firms that made illegal campaign contributions in the U.S. and bribed officials to gain business in other countries.
Dr. Stanley Dudrick, Who Saved Post-Surgical Patients, Dies at 84
Why were they dying after “successful” operations? He discovered the cause and came up with a remedy: intravenous nutrition — a technique that has saved millions of lives.
Stanley Cohen, Nobelist, Dies at 97; Made Breakthrough on Cell Growth
He shared the prize with Rita Levi-Montalcini for research that opened the door to a clearer understanding of dementia, cancer and other maladies.
Stanley Love, Choreographer Who Celebrated Joy, Dies at 49
With his own company, he created works for dancers of all skill levels, embracing spectacle, pop music and social dancing.
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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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