Obituaries Related to "Hunt" from New York Times Archive
Sharon Hunt, Teacher for a Quarter-Century, Dies at 65
After a career in the classroom, she died before she could spend her first retirement check. Her battle with Covid-19 taught family and friends a lesson in fortitude.
Forrest Fenn, Who Enticed Thousands With Treasure Hunt, Dies at 90
An art dealer, he announced in a 2010 book that he had hidden a chest of gold nuggets and jewels somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. People headed for them.
Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit ‘1776,’ Dies at 81
The musical about the founding fathers, his Broadway directorial debut, scored three Tonys. He was also a mainstay of the Williamstown Theater Festival.
Barbara Hunt McLanahan, Influential Arts Administrator, Dies at 55
She championed emerging artists and, as executive director of the Children’s Museum of the Arts, sought to make art available to all types of youngsters.
Rhino Poacher Killed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions, Officials Say
Officials at Kruger National Park in South Africa said only a skull and a pair of pants were recovered.
Caroline Rose Hunt, 95, Dies; Turned Inheritance Into Vast Wealth
An heiress to a Texas oil fortune, she protected her assets as her brothers went bust trying to corner silver, and she quietly built a real fortune.
Whitey Bulger Is Dead in Prison at 89; Long-Hunted Boston Mob Boss
One of America’s most wanted gangsters for 16 years, he was beaten to death by fellow inmates in West Virginia. His murderous life inspired books and films.
India Hunts Man-Eating Tiger Blamed for 13 Deaths
In a way, India’s effort to protect tigers has become a victim of its own success. Their numbers are growing, and they’re coming into contact with people more often.
Homer A. Neal, Leader in Physics Who Explored Matter, Dies at 75
Dr. Neal became a particle physicist when few African-Americans entered the field; he went on to lead two large University of Michigan research teams.
In Journalist’s Murder, a Test for Malta, and the European Union
Three career criminals have been arrested in the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia, but her family fears a cover-up because of the powerful interests involved.
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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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