Obituaries Related to "Simmons" from New York Times Archive
Matty Simmons, a Force Behind ‘Animal House,’ Is Dead at 93
He helped get National Lampoon off the ground and was a producer of the Lampoon franchise’s hit movies.
Doreen Simmons, Unlikely Voice of Sumo Wrestling, Dies at 85
Born in England and educated at Cambridge, she found her true calling on Japanese television analyzing the quintessential Japanese sport.
Charles Simmons, Novelist Who Satirized His Other Job, Book Reviewing, Dies at 92
The writer, who once worked at the The New York Times Book Review, published a sendup of his former employer in the novel “The Belle Lettres Papers.”
Roy Simmons, 57, Lineman Who Later Came Out as Gay, Dies
Simmons, who played three years for the Giants and went to the 1984 Super Bowl with the Redskins, kept his sexuality a secret until 1992 despite a raucous social life.
Harold Simmons Dies at 82; Backed Swift Boat Ads
Mr. Simmons, who built a billion-dollar empire starting with a Dallas drugstore, gave $26.9 million to “super PACs” opposing President Obama in the 2012 presidential election.
Matthew Simmons, Noted Energy Banker, Dies at 67
The death of Matthew R. Simmons, the founder of Simmons & Company International, a boutique energy investment bank, has stunned the tight-knit energy banking community.
Chet Simmons, a Founding Force of ESPN, Dies at 81
Before ESPN, Mr. Simmons was an NBC executive; after ESPN, he became the first commissioner of the United States Football League.
Jean Simmons and Earl Wild Are Dead
The pianist and composer Earl Wild was 94, and the actress Jean Simmons was 80. Both died at their Southern California homes.
Jean Simmons Dies at 80; Actress Whose Talent Exceeded the Parts She Played
Ms. Simmons, a British actress known for her beauty as well as her acting, starred in “Hamlet,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Spartacus.”
Silas Simmons, 111, Veteran of Baseball’s Negro Leagues, Is Dead
Silas Simmons was the former Negro leagues baseball player who was believed to be the longest-living professional ballplayer in history.
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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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