Obituaries Related to "Dixon" from New York Times Archive
Cedric Dixon, Towering Detective in Harlem, Dies at 48
His death in March is believed to be the first of a sworn New York City police officer caused by the coronavirus.
Stephen Dixon, Prolific Writer of Experimental Fiction, Dies at 83
The author of 18 novels and hundreds of short stories, he never found fame or big sales. But his idiosyncratic storytelling drew praise.
David Dixon, Despite a Reassuring Text Message, Dies in Brussels Attacks
Mr. Dixon, 51, a British software developer and father, told his family he was safe after the airport blast — then he went to the Maelbeek subway station.
Alan J. Dixon, 86, Is Dead; U.S. Senator Who Championed Illinois
Mr. Dixon was a two-term United States senator from Illinois in the 1980s and early ’90s who was known for keen attention to constituents’ needs.
Jane Holmes Dixon, Bishop Who Stared Down Barriers, Dies at 75
Bishop Dixon, a leader in the Diocese of Washington, was elected as the second female bishop in the history of the Episcopal Church.
Jessy Dixon, Gospel Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 73
Mr. Dixon helped popularize gospel music with his energetic style and found a wider audience touring and recording with Paul Simon.
David F. Dixon, Force Behind Saints and Superdome, Dies at 87
Mr. Dixon, the longtime owner of a French Quarter shop, pursued pro football for New Orleans since the late 1950s.His efforts led to an expansion team in 1967.
Bill Dixon, Leading Edge of Avant-Garde Jazz, Dies at 84
Mr. Dixon, a trumpeter, composer and educator, fought to raise the profile of free improvisation.
Ivan Dixon, Actor in ‘Hogan’s Heroes,’ Dies at 76
Mr. Dixon was best known for playing Sgt. James Kinchloe on the 1960s sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” but his films included vivid portrayals of black struggles in the American South.
Frank J. Dixon Dies at 87; Led Way in Immunology
Dr. Dixon’s penetrating studies of how misdirected responses by the immune system can cause diseases that damage the kidneys and other organs won him an Albert Lasker Award in 1975.
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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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