Obituaries Related to "Johnson" from New York Times Archive
Carol Johnson, Leading Landscape Architect, Dies at 91
Her firm, one of the largest owned by a woman, was known for large-scale projects in Boston, Washington and elsewhere.
Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead
His triumphant performance at the 1960 Olympics was his farewell to track and field. He went on to become a good-will ambassador for the United States and a close associate of the Kennedy family.
Eddie Johnson, N.B.A. Star Who Fell Into Crime, Dies at 65
Nicknamed Fast Eddie, he was an All-Star guard with the Atlanta Hawks. But he had drug problems, and after retiring he was convicted of sexual assault.
Harrison Johnson, Pastor at Funeral in Mass Shooting, Dies at 65
A minister who doubled as a funeral director, he officiated at an El Paso service attended or livestreamed by thousands. He died of the coronavirus.
James A. Johnson, Democratic Power Broker, Dies at 76
Once called “the chairman of the universe,” he led Fannie Mae, the Kennedy Center and the Brookings Institution. He also aided in several presidential runs.
Bess Abell, Social Secretary in Johnson White House, Dies at 87
Averting last-minute crises is part of the job description; she was built for it, carried it out in style and had a good time doing it.
‘Dick Johnson Is Dead’ Review: A Father’s Painful, Funny Goodbye
With the help of her father, the documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson made a surprising, endearing movie about his death.
Sam Johnson, Congressman and Former P.O.W., Is Dead at 89
A much-decorated pilot held by the North Vietnamese for years, he would later criticize his fellow Republican Donald Trump for disparaging John McCain.
As U.K. Deaths Mount, Political Terrain Gets Trickier for Boris Johnson
Facing off against the new Labour leader, Keir Starmer, in an eerily quiet Parliament, the prime minister seemed uncharacteristically defensive.
As Virus Deaths Jump, Boris Johnson’s Press Relations Turn Testy
A strain of populism, similar to that during the Brexit campaign, is visible in the government’s aggressive rebuttals and critiques of the news media.
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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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