Obituaries Related to "Shepherd" from New York Times Archive
Richard Jackson, Who Had an Ear for Children’s Books, Dies at 84
As an editor he championed writers, like Judy Blume, who changed the landscape of literature for young people. He later became a writer himself.
David Forden, C.I.A. Handler in Cold War Intrigue, Dies at 88
He cultivated a colonel in the Polish high command whose warnings may have staved off a Soviet incursion. They were later neighbors in Florida.
David Shepherd, 94, Dies; Nurtured Improvisational Theater
As a founder of the Compass Players in Chicago, he helped create the world of improvisational comedy that is best known in the work of Second City
Gayle Shepherd of the Singing Shepherd Sisters Dies at 81
Ms. Shepherd and her three siblings rode their harmonious style to chart success in 1957 with “Alone (Why Must I Be Alone).”
David Shepherd, Who Both Painted and Preserved Wildlife, Dies at 86
Mr. Shepherd, enraged by poaching and other abuses he witnessed while painting wild animals, formed his own conservation foundation.
Cardinal Edward M. Egan, 82, Dies; Led New York Archdiocese in Trying Time
Cardinal Egan was a stern defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy who presided over the New York archdiocese for nine years.
Zander Hollander, Sports Trivia Shepherd, Dies at 91
Mr. Hollander found a niche by annually providing statistics, team rosters, records, schedules and predictions for the coming season.
Arturo Vega, Shepherd for the Ramones, Dies at 65
Mr. Vega was often called the fifth Ramone for serving as the punk band’s spokesman and logo designer.
Bigas Luna Dies at 67; Spanish Film’s Shepherd
Mr. Luna’s films featured outlandish situations and were influenced by surrealist artists; he helped discover stars including Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
John Shepherd-Barron, Developer of the A.T.M., Dies at 84
Mr. Shepherd-Barron’s machine became generally known as the first cash dispenser when it was installed at a Barclays bank in a suburb north of London in June 1967.
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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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