Obituaries Related to "Bright" from New York Times Archive
Pamela Tiffin, Movie Star Who Shone Brightly but Briefly, Dies at 78
Billy Wilder called her “the greatest film discovery since Audrey Hepburn,” and she made an immediate splash in two 1961 movies, when she was only 19.
College Football’s Worst Fear in the Pandemic: The Death of a Player
Jamain Stephens was known as a big man on campus. His death raised questions about how his university is handling the coronavirus and prompted athletes to think about their own risks.
Steven Gubser, a Bright Star in the Physics Universe, Dies at 47
He did groundbreaking work toward finding a “theory of everything.” He died in an Alpine rock-climbing accident.
Phil Hymes, Who Lit ‘Saturday Night Live,‘ Dies at 96
Mr. Hymes was a lighting director and designer at “Saturday Night Live” for over 40 years and was known as a gruff and outsize character behind the scenes.
Mel Stottlemyre, Yankees’ Ace During Lean Years, Dies at 77
Stottlemyre was an anchor for the pitching staff during the late 1960s and early ’70s. He was later the pitching coach for Yankees and Mets teams that won the World Series.
The Bright Future and Grim Death of a Privileged Hollywood Daughter
In her brief life, Lyric McHenry was blessed: a childhood in Beverly Hills, an elite education and a budding film career. In death, things were more complicated.
Antwon Rose, Killed by a Police Officer, Is Remembered at Funeral as a ‘Bright Light’
The 17-year-old, who was fatally shot by an East Pittsburgh police officer last week after fleeing during a traffic stop, was honored at the school where he would have graduated this year.
Vonette Z. Bright, a Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, Dies at 89
Mrs. Bright began the evangelical organization, now called Cru in the United States, with her husband, Dr. William R. Bright, in 1951 in Los Angeles.
Alden Amos, Whose Spinning Wheels Gave Craft a Brighter Fate, Dies at 77
Mr. Amos, a big, bearded, overall-clad craftsman and teacher whom admirers called “the best curmudgeon in the world,” helped spur the modern revival of handspinning.
LeRoy Neiman Dies at 91; Artist of Bold Life and Bright Canvases
Mr. Neiman, who painted racetrack scenes and Olympic contests, depicted public life in gaudy colors.
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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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