Obituaries Related to "Irwin" from New York Times Archive
Irwin Hollander, 90, Master Lithographer Who Revived Fine Art, Dies
Mr. Hollander persuaded Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell and other Abstract Expressionists to try their hands at lithography at his Manhattan workshop. Their proofs became some of his best work.
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Irwin Stambler, 92, Dies; Reference Book Writer With Songs in His Heart
Mr. Stambler wrote “The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul,” a tome that established a standard for its breadth, accuracy and readability.
Irwin Corey, Comedian and ‘Foremost Authority,’ Dies at 102
Mr. Corey inhabited many characters but was best known for his alter ego, a zany “professor,” and for his left-wing politics.
Irwin Smigel, New York Dentist Behind Cosmetic Techniques, Dies at 92
Dr. Smigel, who founded the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, built on processes used for laser whitening and bonding to improve the appearance of teeth.
Irwin Weinberg, Collector of Rare, Precious Stamps, Dies at 88
Mr. Weinberg drummed up notoriety for his travels to exhibit a one-of-a-kind 1856 stamp with public displays featuring handcuffs and armored cars.
Irwin Schiff, Fervent Opponent of Federal Income Taxes, Dies at 87
Mr. Schiff, who was serving his third prison term, considered income tax unconstitutional, and he pressed his cause in six self-published books.
Irwin A. Rose, Nobel-Winning Biochemist, Dies at 88
Dr. Rose’s early interest in the problem of protein disposal helped lead to the development of a new class of cancer-fighting drugs.
Irwin Schatz, 83, Rare Critic of Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Is Dead
Dr. Schatz was a young cardiologist in 1965 when, objecting to experiments on uneducated black men, he wrote the U.S. Public Health Service a letter whose moral force came to light seven years later.
Irwin Hasen, Comic Book Artist and ‘Dondi’ Illustrator, Dies at 96
The cartoonist helped create the popular comic strip about a wide-eyed World War II orphan, which appeared in newspapers for 31 years.
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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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