Obituaries Related to "Monroe" from New York Times Archive
Mary Jane McCaffree Monroe, Protocol Authority, Dies at 106
As a top aide to Mamie Eisenhower, she kept the White House social scene organized. Then, with a co-author, she wrote the book on the subject.
Meechy Monroe, a YouTube Star for Her Natural Hair Lessons, Dies at 32
Ms. Monroe achieved online fame with style tutorials that empowered black women to forgo harsh chemicals and embrace the natural hair movement.
Norman Brokaw, Agent to Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Dies at 89
Mr. Brokaw rose from teenage mail clerk to top mogul at the William Morris talent agency, where he broke ground in the fledgling television industry.
George Barris, Photographer Who Captured the Last Images of Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 94
Monroe and Mr. Barris had been friends for almost a decade. He told numerous interviewers over the years that he did not believe her death was a suicide.
Monroe Freedman, Influential Voice on Legal Ethics, Dies at 86
Professor Freedman, who was credited with inventing legal ethics as a serious academic subject, was especially concerned with lawyers’ responsibilities toward their clients and with access to justice.
Dixie Evans, Who Brought ‘Monroe’ to Burlesque Houses, Dies at 86
In an act that played at burlesque houses across the country, Ms. Evans mimicked the speech, shimmy and look of Marilyn Monroe.
Bert Stern, Elite Photographer Known for Images of Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 83
Mr. Stern helped redefine advertising and fashion art in the 1950s and ’60s.
Hal Schaefer, Jazz Pianist and Marilyn Monroe Friend, Dies at 87
Mr. Schaefer was an arranger and modern jazz composer, as well as a vocal coach to Marilyn Monroe and other film stars.
Bill Monroe, ‘Meet the Press’ Host, Dies at 90
Mr. Monroe, the moderator of the NBC Sunday morning news program from 1975 to 1984, also spent time as the network’s Washington bureau chief and as Washington editor of the “Today” show.
Jay Monroe, 80, Engineer Who Invented Tensor Lamp, Dies
Mr. Monroe invented a bright, low-voltage minilamp that would become an American staple because his wife didn’t like the strong light he used for bedtime reading.
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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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