Obituaries Related to "Washington" from New York Times Archive
A Washington Tragedy
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died. Coronavirus cases are surging again. There’s still no federal plan.
Marty, Longtime Mascot of Mount Washington Observatory, Dies
“He might love you one week and the next week, he wouldn’t come near you,” said an observatory official. “Typical cat.”
William Danforth, Who Led Washington University, Dies at 94
Under Dr. Danforth, the St. Louis campus was transformed from a commuter school into a world-renowned institution.
At Least 1 Dead and 20 Wounded in Washington, D.C., Shooting
An off-duty police officer was in critical condition after multiple people opened fire on what appeared to be a block party, the police said.
Monuments Removed at Stadiums in Washington and Minneapolis
A memorial at R.F.K. Stadium and a statue outside Target Field honored former team owners. “We cannot remain silent,” the Twins said.
Claudell Washington, a Rookie Baseball Sensation at 19, Dies at 65
He helped the Oakland A’s win their third consecutive championship in 1974 and had a solid 17-season career. But he never matched his early heroics.
Dr. Bertram Brown, Mental Health Advocate, Is Dead at 89
In the 1960s and ’70s, as head of the National Institute of Mental Health, he was instrumental in improving programs for intellectually disabled Americans.
Amid Warnings of a Coronavirus ‘Pearl Harbor,’ Governors Walk a Fine Line
As officials warned people to brace for a surge in cases and deaths, governors pleaded for a consistent strategy and more help from Washington.
Washington State Declares Emergency Amid Coronavirus Death and Illnesses at Nursing Home
A person in the Seattle area died. Two others tested positive for the virus in a long term care center where dozens of people have reported feeling ill.
Plato Cacheris, Washington ‘Super Lawyer’ in Headline Cases, Dies at 90
If there was a national scandal — Watergate, Iran-contra, “Monica-gate,” the Snowden affair — he got the call. His deal making was legend.
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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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