Obituaries Related to "Duncan" from New York Times Archive
Gary Duncan, San Francisco Psychedelic Rocker, Dies at 72
A guitarist, singer and songwriter, Mr. Duncan was, a former bandmate said, the “engine” of the group Quicksilver Messenger Service.
David Douglas Duncan, 102, Who Photographed the Reality of War, Dies
Among the most influential photographers of the 20th century, he was also known for his extensive pictorial record of Pablo Picasso’s life.
Notable Deaths 2016: Donald W. Duncan
The Death and Rebirth of the Duncan Grapefruit
Once a breakfast staple, this white, seed-packed variety of the fruit has all but disappeared. Yet there are hints of a small-scale revival.
Lois Duncan, 82, Dies; Author Knew ‘What You Did Last Summer’
Though her books had their share of violence, Ms. Duncan said she was “utterly horrified” when she saw the film adaptation of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Donald W. Duncan, 79, Ex-Green Beret and Early Critic of Vietnam War, Is Dead
Mr. Duncan, who died in obscurity in 2009, wrote in 1966 of witnessing atrocities by American troops and helped organize antiwar protests.
Death of Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas Fuels Alarm Over Ebola
Mr. Duncan’s death renewed questions about health officials’ preparedness to contain Ebola. Hours after, hospital officials said a second patient had been admitted in Dallas.
Cleve Duncan, the Voice of ‘Earth Angel’, Dies
Mr. Duncan and the Penguins never replicated the success they enjoyed with “Earth Angel,” which sold more than 10 million copies.
Michael Clarke Duncan, Actor, Dies at 54
Mr. Duncan rose from working as a ditch digger to employ his booming bass voice and immense physical presence in many movie roles, most notably a tragic prisoner with a healing touch in the 1999 film “The Green Mile.”
Sheena Duncan, White Who Fought Apartheid, Dies at 77
Mrs. Duncan’s campaign to help blacks was far removed from a traditional role for a middle-class white woman.
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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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