Obituaries Related to "Harper" from New York Times Archive
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Country Music: Live at the Ryman’ and a Valerie Harper Tribute
Ken Burns hosts a concert leading up to the premiere of his new PBS documentary. And MeTV airs a three-hour marathon in honor of Ms. Harper.
Valerie Harper, Who Won Fame and Emmys as ‘Rhoda,’ Dies at 80
Originally a theater actress, she parlayed a role as a wisecracking sidekick on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” into her own sitcom.
Did Harper Lee, Who Died in 2016, Leave Behind a True-Crime Manuscript?
That’s what Casey Cep tries to figure out in “Furious Hours,” which enters the nonfiction best-seller list this week at No. 6.
Heather Harper, Beloved Soprano and Britten Interpreter, Dies at 88
The Northern Irish-born Ms. Harper moved from lighter opera roles to Wagner and Strauss and took part in the premiere of Britten’s “War Requiem.”
Notable Deaths 2016: Harper Lee
Notable Deaths 2016: Charles Harper
The Life, Death and Career of Harper Lee
When Harper Lee died two years ago at age 89, one story ended and another began. Here is how The Times covered some of her key moments.
Vaughn Harper, Silky-Voiced D.J., Dies at 70
Mr. Harper was the host of the WBLS radio show “Quiet Storm,” a nightly staple for New Yorkers.
Charles M. Harper, Who Made ConAgra a Food Giant, Dies at 88
As chief executive he grew the company from a faltering $600 million operation to a $20 billion juggernaut, but he had less success at RJR Nabisco.
Michael S. Harper, Poet With a Jazz Pulse, Dies at 78
Mr. Harper, who taught at Brown University for over 40 years, embraced an idiom interwoven with music, history and his experiences as a black man.
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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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