Obituaries Related to "Lee" from New York Times Archive
Lee Breuer, Adventurous Theater Director, Dies at 83
One of the founders of Mabou Mines, he reveled in being an outsider even when his celebrated “The Gospel at Colonus” reached Broadway.
Lee Hyo-jae, Champion of Women’s Rights in South Korea, Dies at 95
Ms. Lee was a prominent activist and a founder of women’s studies programs. She also stood up to the country’s dictators.
Dr. Philip Lee Is Dead at 96; Engineered Introduction of Medicare
As a top health official for Lyndon Johnson and a fighter for social justice, he used government money as a cudgel to compel hospitals to desegregate in the ’60s.
Ming Cho Lee, Fabled Set Designer, Is Dead at 90
His work in theater, dance and opera helped redefine American stage design.
Lee Kun-hee, Who Built Samsung Into a Global Giant, Dies at 78
Mr. Lee was convicted — and pardoned — twice for white-collar crimes, in a sign of the ills in South Korea’s relationship with its business dynasties.
Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Actor in Spike Lee Films, Dies at 70
The Tony-nominated actor, 70, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning.
Hee Sook Lee, Founder of BCD Tofu House, Dies at 61
She spent long nights developing her secret recipe for Korean tofu soup, a dish that became a phenomenon while her restaurant grew into a chain.
Eusebio Leal Spengler, Who Restored Old Havana, Dies at 77
His decades-long effort to preserve a capital’s colonial buildings turned a former slum into a tourist destination and capitalist success story.
Lee Teng-hui, 97, Who Led Taiwan’s Turn to Democracy, Dies
Its first popularly elected president, he transformed a police state into a vibrant country while angering Beijing by insisting that Taiwan be treated as a sovereign state.
Lee Konitz, Jazz Saxophonist Who Blazed His Own Trail, Dies at 92
He was a pioneer of the cool school, but he resisted pigeonholing and focused on “making a personal statement.” He died of complications of the coronavirus.
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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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