Obituaries Related to "Levy" from New York Times Archive
Andrea Levy, Author Who Spoke for a Generation of Immigrants, Dies at 62
Her books were praised for their witty, honest portraits of the immigrant experience, especially of those who moved to Britain from the West Indies after World War II.
Harold O. Levy, Progressive New York City Schools Chief, Dies at 65
Mr. Levy, who was the chancellor of New York City’s vast public school system from 2000 to 2002, attracted thousands of new teachers by insisting on higher starting wages.
Marvin David Levy, Composer Who Rose, Fell and Rose Again, Dies at 82
Mr. Levy’s career went into a spiral after the failure of “Mourning Becomes Electra,” and he was imprisoned for two years for his role in a drug ring.
Judy Protas, Writer of Slogan for Levy’s Real Jewish Rye, Dies at 91
Ms. Protas knew that a campaign spent selling rye bread to Jews would be a campaign squandered in preaching to the converted.
A Record-Setting Gala for Lincoln Center, With a Bonus Tribute for Reynold Levy
The Lincoln Center spring gala raises $9.4 million, a record for the organization.
John Levy, Bassist and Talent Manager, Dies at 99
Mr. Levy, widely credited as the first African-American personal manager in jazz, represented big names like Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderley and Herbie Hancock.
Reginald Levy Is Dead at 88; Hailed as a Hero in a ’72 Hijacking
Mr. Levy was captain of a hijacked Belgian airliner who enabled Israeli commandos to storm the plane and rescue all 100 passengers and crew members.
Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia president, dies at 59
JOHANNESBURG — President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia, whose economic policies won the confidence of international donors and whose robust criticism of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe made him an anomaly among African heads of state, died Tuesday in France, seven weeks after a stroke. He was 59.
Levy Mwanawasa, Zambia President, Dies at 59
In Zambia, Mr. Mwanawasa may best be remembered as a crusader against corruption.
President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies at 59
LUSAKA, Zambia — President Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital Tuesday, more than six weeks after he was hospitalized for a stroke, the country's vice president said. He was 59.
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Ivan Klima, Czech Novelist Who Chafed Under Totalitarian Regimes, Dies at 94
A writer, dissident, teacher and critic, he was deeply affected by an early experience of his life: incarceration as a boy in a concentration camp near Prague.

Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.

Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83
As a New York State assemblywoman, she began a campaign that finally bore fruit in 2019, when the Legislature extended the deadlines for victims to file claims.

Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77
As an executive, he helped negotiate AT&T’s $50 billion acquisition of TCI and later led the Yankees’ YES Network. He also drove his sports car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Arthur Jones, Former Baltimore Ravens Player, Dies at 39
He played for the Ravens when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
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