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List of works by Clay Risen

Aaron Feuerstein, Mill Owner Who Refused to Leave, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (November 5, 2021)

Abebech Gobena, the ‘Mother Teresa’ of Africa, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (August 4, 2021)

Abigail Kawananakoa, 96, Dies; Claimed to Be Last Hawaiian Princess

The New York Times article (December 14, 2022)

Ada Deer, Native American Voice Inside Government and Out, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (August 18, 2023)

Al Unser, Four-Time Winner of the Indy 500, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (December 10, 2021)

Alan A. Stone, 92, Dies; Challenged Psychiatry’s Use in Public Policy

The New York Times article (February 1, 2022)

Albert J. Raboteau, Who Transformed Black Religious Studies, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (October 13, 2021)

Alice Rose George, a ‘Photographer’s Dream Editor,’ Dies at 76

The New York Times article (January 12, 2021)

Alice von Hildebrand, Conservative Catholic Philosopher, Dies at 98

The New York Times article (March 5, 2022)

Allan A. Ryan, Dogged Pursuer of Nazi Collaborators, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (February 1, 2023)

Allan McDonald Dies at 83; Tried to Stop the Challenger Launch

The New York Times article (March 9, 2021)

Alvin Sykes, 64, Self-Taught Legal Defender of Civil Rights, Dies

The New York Times article (March 29, 2021)

Andrew Brooks, Who Developed a Coronavirus Spit Test, Dies at 51

The New York Times article (January 31, 2021)

Andrew J. Maloney, Prosecutor Who Took Down John Gotti, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (August 18, 2022)

Angelo Codevilla, Whose Writings Anticipated Trumpism, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (October 3, 2021)

Anita A. Summers, Economist, Dies at 98; Brought Rigor to Public Policy

The New York Times article (October 26, 2023)

Ann Arensberg, Insightful Novelist of Mysteries and Manners, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (January 21, 2022)

Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Former Labor Secretary, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (February 2, 2023)

Ann Shulgin, 91, Who Explored Psychedelics With Her Husband, Dies

The New York Times article (July 19, 2022)

Anne Feeney, Fierce and Tireless Protest Singer, Dies at 69

The New York Times article (February 8, 2021)

Anthony Vidler, Architectural Historian Who Reshaped His Field, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (October 29, 2023)

April Ashley, London Socialite and Transgender Pioneer, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (January 3, 2022)

Arne Treholt, 80, Dies; Diplomat Convicted of Spying for Soviets

The New York Times article (February 16, 2023)

Arthur D. Riggs, 82, Dies; Led Team That Invented Artificial Insulin

The New York Times article (April 9, 2022)

Arturo Di Modica, Sculptor of the ‘Charging Bull’, Dies at 80

The New York Times article (February 21, 2021)

Ashley Bryan, Who Brought Diversity to Children’s Books, Dies at 98

The New York Times article (February 9, 2022)

Ashton B. Carter, Defense Secretary Under Obama, Dies at 68

The New York Times article (October 25, 2022)

Ashton Hawkins, Curator of the Rich and Powerful at the Met Museum, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (March 30, 2022)

Barbara Bosson, 83, Dies; Brought Family Drama to ‘Hill Street Blues’

The New York Times article (February 21, 2023)

Barrie R. Cassileth, Who Transformed Cancer Care, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (March 17, 2022)

Barry Goldsmith, Who Escaped, Dropped Out and Came Back, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (January 11, 2021)

Baxter Black, Who Elevated Cowboy Poetry to Folk Art, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (June 24, 2022)

Beegie Adair, a Jazz Master in Country Music’s Capital, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (January 28, 2022)

Benno Schmidt Jr., a Reforming Leader at Yale and CUNY, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (July 10, 2023)

Bertie Bowman, Record-Setting Staff Member on Capitol Hill, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (October 31, 2023)

Bibian Mentel, Champion Paralympic Snowboarder, Dies at 48

The New York Times article (April 1, 2021)

Bill J. Allen, Alaska Businessman at the Center of Scandal, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (July 9, 2022)

Billy Sothern, Crusading New Orleans Defense Lawyer, Dies at 45

The New York Times article (October 8, 2022)

Bob Beckel, Liberal Operative Who Became a Fixture on Fox, Dies at 73

The New York Times article (February 23, 2022)

Bob Born, Who Brought Marshmallow Peeps to the Masses, Dies at 98

The New York Times article (February 4, 2023)

Bob Diamond, the ‘Tunnel King’ of Brooklyn, Dies at 61

The New York Times article (August 28, 2021)

Bob Wall, Martial Arts Master Who Sparred With Bruce Lee, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (February 11, 2022)

Brian O’Doherty, Art Critic and (Conceptual) Art Creator, Dies at 94

The New York Times article (November 12, 2022)

Bruno Latour, 75, Philosopher on the Social Basis of Scientific Facts, Dies

The New York Times article (October 12, 2022)

Bryan Sykes, Who Saw the Ancient Past in Genes, Dies at 73

The New York Times article (January 6, 2021)

Budd Friedman, Who Built an Empire of Comedy Clubs, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (November 16, 2022)

Budi Tek, 65, Dies; His Fortune Built a Vast Trove of Asian Art

The New York Times article (April 1, 2022)

Cara De Silva, Food Historian Who Preserved Jewish Recipes, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (December 30, 2022)

Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, Close Ally of Pope Francis, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (July 13, 2022)

Carl Croneberg, Explorer of Deaf Culture, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (August 29, 2022)

Carlos Alberto Montaner, Prominent Critic of Castro’s Cuba, Dies at 80

The New York Times article (July 15, 2023)

Carlos Araujo Preza, Doctor on the Pandemic’s Front Lines, Dies at 51

The New York Times article (December 15, 2020)

Caroline Todd, Half of a Mystery-Writing Duo, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (November 19, 2021)

Charlene Mitchell, 92, Dies; First Black Woman to Run for President

The New York Times article (December 23, 2022)

Charles J. Ogletree Jr., 70, Dies; at Harvard Law, a Voice for Equal Justice

The New York Times article (August 5, 2023)

Charles Kernaghan, Scourge of Sweatshops, Is Dead at 74

The New York Times article (June 14, 2022)

Charles Pernasilice, Haunted by the Violence at Attica, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (February 28, 2023)

Charles Sellers, 98, Historian Who Upset the Postwar Consensus, Dies

The New York Times article (September 24, 2021)

Charles Sherrod, Civil Rights Pioneer in Rural Georgia, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (October 15, 2022)

Charles Vert Willie, 94, Dies; Studied, and Defended, Racial Diversity

The New York Times article (February 6, 2022)

Charles W. Mills, Philosopher of Race and Liberalism, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (September 27, 2021)

Chris Bailey, Who Gave Australia Punk Rock, Dies at 65

The New York Times article (April 25, 2022)

Christopher Little, Who Built an Empire Around a Boy Wizard, Dies at 79

The New York Times article (January 27, 2021)

Chuck Bundrant, Pacific Fisheries’ ‘Henry Ford,’ Dies at 79

The New York Times article (October 23, 2021)

Clifford L. Alexander, Adviser to Presidents, Is Dead at 88

The New York Times article (July 4, 2022)

Daniel Smith, 90, Dies; Thought to Be the Last Child of an Enslaved Person

The New York Times article (November 1, 2022)

Daniel Wolf, 65, Dies; Helped Create a Market for Art Photography

The New York Times article (March 24, 2021)

Danny Ray, James Brown’s ‘Original Hype Man,’ Dies at 85

The New York Times article (February 12, 2021)

Dave Hickey, Iconoclastic Art Critic, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (November 30, 2021)

David A. Kay, Who Searched for Nuclear Weapons in Iraq, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (August 22, 2022)

David C. MacMichael, C.I.A. Whistleblower, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (June 1, 2022)

David Ferry, Poet and Translator Who Won Acclaim Late in Life, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (November 11, 2023)

David Foreman, Hard-Line Environmentalist, Dies at 75

The New York Times article (September 28, 2022)

David Harris, Leader of Vietnam Draft Resistance Movement, Dies at 76

The New York Times article (February 7, 2023)

Deborah Rhode, Who Transformed the Field of Legal Ethics, Dies at 68

The New York Times article (January 18, 2021)

Denis Donoghue, Humanist Literary Critic, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (April 17, 2021)

Dermot Doran, Priest Who Rallied Aid for Biafran Airlift, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (July 19, 2023)

Diane Fillmore, Navy Veteran Who Found a New Course at 50, Dies at 59

The New York Times article (January 26, 2021)

Dick Clark, Iowan Who Walked 1,300 Miles for a Senate Seat, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (September 23, 2023)

Dick Polich, Artists’ Ally in the Creation of Sculptures, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (January 20, 2023)

Dino Danelli, Drummer Who Drove the Rascals, Is Dead at 78

The New York Times article (December 17, 2022)

Dominique Lapierre, 91, Dies; Popular Author Wrote ‘Is Paris Burning?’

The New York Times article (December 9, 2022)

Don Christopher, Who Turned Lowly Garlic Into a Staple, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (December 24, 2022)

Don Lewis, Unsung Pioneer of Electronic Music, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (December 13, 2022)

Donald Kagan, Leading Historian of Ancient Greece, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (August 13, 2021)

Donald Pinkel, Who Developed a Cure for Childhood Leukemia, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (March 12, 2022)

Dorothy Casterline, Who Codified American Sign Language, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (August 16, 2023)

Dorothy E. Smith, Groundbreaker in Feminist Sociology, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (June 16, 2022)

Dorothy Pitman Hughes Dies at 84; Brought Black Issues to Feminism

The New York Times article (December 14, 2022)

Dr. Herbert Benson, Who Saw the Mind as Medicinal, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (February 17, 2022)

Dusty Hill, Long-Bearded Bassist for ZZ Top, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (July 28, 2021)

E. Bryant Crutchfield, 85, Dies; Gave the World the Trapper Keeper

The New York Times article (August 25, 2022)

E. Robert Wallach, 88, Lawyer Linked to Reagan-Era Scandal, Dies

The New York Times article (May 29, 2022)

Earl E. Devaney, Scourge of Waste and Corruption, Dies at 74

The New York Times article (April 28, 2022)

Earl Old Person, Chief of the Blackfeet Nation, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (October 20, 2021)

Ed Bullins, Leading Playwright of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (November 16, 2021)

Ed Young Dies at 91; Infused His Illustrations With Chinese Tradition

The New York Times article (October 3, 2023)

Edgar S. Cahn, Legal Reformer in Defense of the Poor, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (January 27, 2022)

Edmund Keeley Dies at 94; Shined a Light on Modern Greek Culture

The New York Times article (March 8, 2022)

Edward C. Prescott, 81, Dies; Won Nobel for Studying Business Cycles

The New York Times article (November 23, 2022)

Edward Feiner, 75, Dies; Revolutionized Look of Federal Buildings

The New York Times article (July 24, 2022)

Eileen Sheridan, Who Dominated Cycling in Postwar Britain, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (February 17, 2023)

Eli N. Evans, Who Wrote About Jews in American South, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (August 2, 2022)

Elias Theodorou, Pioneer of Medical Marijuana in Sports, Dies at 34

The New York Times article (October 2, 2022)

Elspeth Barker, Author of a Beloved if Unsung Novel, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (May 19, 2022)

Endel Tulving, Whose Work on Memory Reshaped Psychology, Dies at 96

The New York Times article (September 27, 2023)

Erica Faye Watson, Comedic ‘Hidden Gem of Chicago,’ Dies at 48

The New York Times article (March 4, 2021)

Erin Gilmer, Disability Rights Activist, Dies at 38

The New York Times article (July 17, 2021)

Evelyn Fox Keller, Who Turned a Feminist Lens on Science, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (September 30, 2023)

Evelyn M. Witkin, Who Discovered How DNA Repairs Itself, Dies at 102

The New York Times article (July 13, 2023)

Evgeny Maslin, Russian General Who Secured Nuclear Arsenal, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (March 9, 2022)

Ferid Murad, Nobelist Who Saw How a Gas Can Aid the Heart, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (September 6, 2023)

Florence Fisher, Advocate for Opening Adoption Records, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (October 10, 2023)

Frank Dutton, Detective Who Took On Apartheid Crimes, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (January 25, 2022)

Frank Salemme, Onetime Head of the New England Mafia, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (December 21, 2022)

Frank Shankwitz, a Founder of Make-a-Wish, Is Dead at 77

The New York Times article (February 6, 2021)

Frank Williams, Dominant Formula 1 Manager, Is Dead at 79

The New York Times article (December 8, 2021)

Franklin A. Thomas, Pathbreaking Ford Foundation President, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (December 23, 2021)

Fuad El-Hibri, Who Led a Troubled Vaccine Maker, Dies at 64

The New York Times article (April 30, 2022)

Gaddis Smith Dies at 89; Taught History to Generations at Yale

The New York Times article (December 7, 2022)

Gary B. Nash, 88, Dies; Drew Ire for Trying to Update History Education

The New York Times article (August 21, 2021)

Gary Paulsen, Author of Young-Adult Adventures, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (October 14, 2021)

Gary Schroen, Who Led the C.I.A. Into Afghanistan, Dies at 80

The New York Times article (August 10, 2022)

George Frayne, a.k.a. Commander Cody, Alt-Country Pioneer, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (September 30, 2021)

George Holliday, Who Taped Police Beating of Rodney King, Dies at 61

The New York Times article (September 22, 2021)

George Lamming, Who Chronicled the End of Colonialism, Dies at 94

The New York Times article (June 17, 2022)

George Tscherny, Whose Graphic Designs Defined an Era, Is Dead at 99

The New York Times article (November 17, 2023)

Gerda Weissmann Klein, Honored Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 97

The New York Times article (April 8, 2022)

Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian With a Distinctive Voice, Dies at 67

The New York Times article (April 12, 2022)

Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, Colombian Drug Lord, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (June 2, 2022)

Glen Ford, Black Journalist Who Lashed the Mainstream, Dies at 71

The New York Times article (August 18, 2021)

Gloria Richardson, Uncompromising Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (July 18, 2021)

Graeme Edge, Drummer and Co-Founder of the Moody Blues, Dies at 80

The New York Times article (November 12, 2021)

Greg Tate, Influential Black Cultural Critic, Dies at 64

The New York Times article (December 8, 2021)

Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff, Twins in an Uneasy Spotlight, Die at 72

The New York Times article (January 7, 2022)

Guido Goldman, a U.S. Bridge to Germany, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (December 9, 2020)

Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, 93, Dies; Created Database of Enslaved People

The New York Times article (September 11, 2022)

Harry deLeyer, 93, Dies; He Saved a Horse and Made Him a Legend

The New York Times article (July 22, 2021)

Hazel McCallion, 101, No-Nonsense Canadian Mayor for 36 Years, Dies

The New York Times article (February 11, 2023)

Henri Konan Bédié, Ivory Coast President Deposed in a Coup, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (August 5, 2023)

Holly Maguigan, Who Fought for the Rights of Battered Women, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (November 28, 2023)

Hugo Blanco, Environment Activist Who Targeted Capitalism, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (September 14, 2023)

Ian Wilmut, Scientist Behind Dolly the Cloned Sheep, Is Dead at 79

The New York Times article (September 11, 2023)

Ion Mihai Pacepa, Key Cold War Defector, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (March 16, 2021)

Isabel Crook, 107, Dies; Her Life in China Spanned a Century of Change

The New York Times article (August 25, 2023)

J. Hillis Miller, 92, Dies; Helped Revolutionize Literary Studies

The New York Times article (February 13, 2021)

J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers

The New York Times article (January 25, 2023)

Jack Cakebread, Pioneering Napa Valley Winemaker, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (May 14, 2022)

James F. Dobbins, Leading Authority on Nation Building, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (July 8, 2023)

James F. Fries, Who Studied the Good Life and How to Live It, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (December 24, 2021)

James G. Lowenstein, Whose Reports Questioned Vietnam War, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (January 25, 2023)

James Giffen, Who Was Embroiled in ‘Kazakhgate,’ Dies at 81

The New York Times article (November 4, 2022)

James R. Flynn, Who Found We Are Getting Smarter, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (January 25, 2021)

James Stewart Polshek, Quiet Giant of Modern Architecture, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (September 10, 2022)

Jango Edwards, Clown Who Challenged His Art Form, Dies at 73

The New York Times article (September 20, 2023)

Javier Marías, to Many the Greatest Living Spanish Novelist, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (September 12, 2022)

Jay Pasachoff, Who Pursued Eclipses Across the Globe, Dies at 79

The New York Times article (November 20, 2022)

Jean Franco, 98, Pioneering Scholar of Latin American Literature, Dies

The New York Times article (December 31, 2022)

Jean Graetz, White Supporter of Civil Rights in Alabama, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (December 19, 2020)

Jeff Fox, 52, Dies; Balanced Baseball With Protecting Presidents

The New York Times article (May 1, 2021)

Jeffrey A. Bader, Who Helped Steer Obama’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (November 3, 2023)

Jerrold M. Post, Specialist in Political Psychology, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (December 12, 2020)

Jerry Lee Albin, Who Found Sobriety After a Hard Life, Dies at 75

The New York Times article (April 19, 2021)

Jerzy Urban, Acerbic Communist Turned Free-Speech Hero, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (October 5, 2022)

Jim Redmond, Whose Aid to Son Was an Olympic Moment, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (October 17, 2022)

Joan Meyer, Longtime Editor of a Besieged Newspaper, Dies at 98

The New York Times article (August 15, 2023)

Joan Washington, Dialect Coach to the Stars, Dies at 74

The New York Times article (September 16, 2021)

Joanna Simon, Opera Singer from Famously Musical Family, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (October 21, 2022)

Joe Turkel, the Spectral Bartender in ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 94

The New York Times article (July 4, 2022)

John Barrett, Hairdresser for the Fashionable Elite, Dies at 66

The New York Times article (August 12, 2023)

John Leo, Columnist Who Took Aim at Liberal Pieties, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (May 11, 2022)

John Naisbitt, Business Guru and Author of ‘Megatrends,’ Dies at 92

The New York Times article (April 14, 2021)

John Prados, Master of Uncovering Government Secrets, Dies at 71

The New York Times article (December 3, 2022)

John R. Froines, Chemist and Member of the Chicago Seven, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (July 14, 2022)

John Shelby Spong, 90, Dies; Sought to Open Up the Episcopal Church

The New York Times article (September 19, 2021)

John W. O’Malley, Leading Catholic Historian, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (September 20, 2022)

John Warnock, Inventor of the PDF, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (August 24, 2023)

John Williamson, 83, Dies; Economist Defined the ‘Washington Consensus’

The New York Times article (April 15, 2021)

John Zaritsky, Unflinching Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (April 15, 2022)

Joseph M. Scheidler, ‘Godfather’ of the Anti-Abortion Movement, Dies at 93

The New York Times article (January 20, 2021)

Joss Ackland, Busy, Versatile Actor on Stage and Screen, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (November 22, 2023)

Jules Melancon, Oyster Farmer Who Tried Something New, Dies at 65

The New York Times article (September 17, 2023)

Julian Heicklen, Cantankerous Civil Liberties Advocate, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (March 20, 2022)

Julie Beckett, Who Helped Disabled Children Live at Home, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (May 25, 2022)

June Shagaloff Alexander, School Desegregation Leader, Dies at 93

The New York Times article (April 6, 2022)

Kamoya Kimeu, Fossil-Hunting ‘Legend’ in East Africa, Is Dead

The New York Times article (August 11, 2022)

Karen Hastie Williams, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 76

The New York Times article (August 8, 2021)

Katherine Duncan-Jones, Who Cast Shakespeare as a Boor, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (November 4, 2022)

Ken Balcomb, 82, Dies; Revealed the Hidden World of Killer Whales

The New York Times article (January 6, 2023)

Kenneth C. Kelly, Champion of Desegregation in California, Dies at 94

The New York Times article (April 2, 2021)

Kevin M. Cahill, 86, Dies; Tropical Disease Expert With a Political Bent

The New York Times article (September 17, 2022)

King Phojanakong, Pioneer of Filipino Food in New York, Dies at 54

The New York Times article (January 8, 2023)

Kristen Richards, 69, Dies; Reshaped Architecture Journalism Online

The New York Times article (July 14, 2021)

L. McCrae Dowless Jr., 66, Dies; Operative at Heart of Election Scandal

The New York Times article (April 25, 2022)

Lani Guinier, Legal Scholar at the Center of Controversy, Dies at 71

The New York Times article (January 7, 2022)

Laszlo Solyom, a Transitional President of Hungary, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (October 12, 2023)

Lawrence Otis Graham, 59, Dies; Explored Race and Class in Black America

The New York Times article (February 27, 2021)

Lenny Lipton, ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Lyricist and 3-D Film Pioneer, 82, Dies

The New York Times article (October 21, 2022)

Lenore Janis, Who Broke Construction Industry Barriers, Dies at 86

The New York Times article (February 23, 2021)

Leo Bersani, Literary Critic and Theorist on Gay Life, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (February 27, 2022)

Leo Goodman, Who Transformed Sociology With Stats, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (February 17, 2021)

Leon E. Rosenberg, Geneticist Who Wrote of His Depression, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (August 5, 2022)

Leon Gast, Director of ‘When We Were Kings,’ Dies at 84

The New York Times article (March 12, 2021)

Leon Litwack, 91, Dies; Changed How Scholars Portray Black History

The New York Times article (August 12, 2021)

Lila Gleitman, Who Showed How Children Learn Language, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (August 27, 2021)

Lillian Blancas, Candidate for a Texas Judgeship, Dies at 47

The New York Times article (December 10, 2020)

Lily Safra, Star-Crossed Socialite and Philanthropist, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (July 16, 2022)

Linda King Newell, Feminist Scholar of Mormon History, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (February 23, 2023)

Linwood Holton, 98,Virginia Governor Who Pushed for Racial Equality, Dies

The New York Times article (November 1, 2021)

Lisa Goddard, 55, Dies; Brought Climate Data to Those Who Needed It

The New York Times article (January 22, 2022)

Liz Robbins Dies at 76; Broke Glass Ceiling as a Washington Lobbyist

The New York Times article (January 11, 2023)

Loretta Whitfield, Whose Black Doll Was ‘Ahead of Its Time,’ Dies at 79

The New York Times article (February 25, 2021)

Louise Slade, Scientist Who Studied the Molecules in Food, Dies at 74

The New York Times article (October 30, 2021)

Lowry Mays, Who Revolutionized the Radio Industry, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (September 16, 2022)

Lucille Times, Who Inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dies at 100

The New York Times article (August 22, 2021)

Luis Palau, the ‘Billy Graham of Latin America,’ Dies at 86

The New York Times article (March 13, 2021)

Maarten Schmidt, First Astronomer to Identify a Quasar, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (September 22, 2022)

Majid Al Futtaim, Who Helped Build Modern Dubai, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (January 13, 2022)

Marc Lewitinn, Covid Patient, Dies at 76 After 850 Days on a Ventilator

The New York Times article (September 9, 2022)

Marc Lieberman, Who Brought Jews and Buddhists Together, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (August 8, 2021)

Margaret C. Snyder, the U.N.’s ‘First Feminist,’ Dies at 91

The New York Times article (February 5, 2021)

Marianne Carus, 92, Dies; Created Cricket Magazine for the Young

The New York Times article (March 19, 2021)

Marie-Claire Blais, Acclaimed French Canadian Novelist, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (December 7, 2021)

Marion Smith, the World’s Most Prolific Cave Explorer, Dies at 80

The New York Times article (December 16, 2022)

Mark Glaze, Influential Gun Control Advocate, Dies at 51

The New York Times article (November 6, 2021)

Marshall D. Sahlins, Groundbreaking Anthropologist, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (April 10, 2021)

Martha Saxton, Historian Who Explored Women's Lives, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (July 20, 2023)

Martin C. Dreiwitz, Who Took Student Musicians on World Tours, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (June 30, 2022)

Martin Walser, 96, Dies; Among Postwar Germany���s Last Literary Titans

The New York Times article (August 8, 2023)

Mary Fuller McChesney, Bay Area Artist and Historian, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (June 28, 2022)

Melissa Bank, Author Whose ‘Girls’ Guide’ Was a Phenomenon, Dies at 61

The New York Times article (August 5, 2022)

Melody Miller, Trusted Aide to the Kennedys, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (November 29, 2022)

Michael J. Gerson, Presidential Speechwriter and Columnist, Dies at 58

The New York Times article (November 17, 2022)

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the Father of ‘Flow,’ Dies at 87

The New York Times article (October 27, 2021)

Mike Reynolds, 79, Dies; Champion of California’s Three-Strikes Law

The New York Times article (July 22, 2023)

Mimi Levin Lieber, 93, Dies; Her Focus Groups Shaped Postwar Marketing

The New York Times article (October 29, 2021)

Murray Stenson, Unassuming Leader of a Cocktail Renaissance, Dies at 74

The New York Times article (October 6, 2023)

Myron Goldfinger, 90, Architect of Monumental Modernist Homes, Dies

The New York Times article (August 3, 2023)

Nancy Clark Reynolds, a Player in Reagan’s Washington, Dies at 94

The New York Times article (June 10, 2022)

Nancy Hiller, Who Broke a Glass Ceiling in Woodworking, Dies at 63

The New York Times article (September 25, 2022)

Naomi Judd, of Grammy-Winning the Judds, Dies at 76

The New York Times article (April 30, 2022)

Narinder S. Kapany, ‘Father of Fiber Optics,’ Dies at 94

The New York Times article (January 7, 2021)

Ole Anthony, Scourge of Televangelists, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (April 27, 2021)

Oris Buckner, Detective Who Blew Whistle on Police Abuse, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (June 8, 2022)

Overlooked No More: William B. Gould, Escaped Slave and Civil War Diarist

The New York Times article (June 17, 2022)

Pablo Guzmán, Puerto Rican Activist Turned TV Newsman, Dies at 73

The New York Times article (November 30, 2023)

Pablo Milanés, Troubadour of the Cuban Revolution, Dies at 79

The New York Times article (November 24, 2022)

Patrick Adams, Master of New York’s Underground Disco Scene, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (June 26, 2022)

Paul Carter Harrison, Whose Ideas Shaped Black Theater, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (January 15, 2022)

Paul Morantz, Lawyer Who Campaigned Against Cults, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (November 9, 2022)

Paul T. Kwami, Fisk Jubilee Singers’ Longtime Director, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (September 15, 2022)

Paula Caplan, 74, Dies; Feminist Psychologist Took On Her Profession

The New York Times article (August 2, 2021)

Paula J. Clayton Dies at 86; Helped Destigmatize Depression and Suicide

The New York Times article (October 7, 2021)

Penelope Laingen, 89, Dies; Her Yellow Ribbon Rallied Americans

The New York Times article (April 23, 2021)

Perry Rubenstein, Gallerist Convicted of Embezzlement, Dies at 68

The New York Times article (July 22, 2022)

Peter C. Bunnell, 83, Dies; Brought Academic Rigor to History of Photography

The New York Times article (October 8, 2021)

Peter Earnest, C.I.A. Veteran Who Ran a Spy Museum, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (February 19, 2022)

Peter G. Davis, Music Critic of Wide Knowledge and Wit, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (February 19, 2021)

Peter Grose, Veteran Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (January 13, 2023)

Peter Straub, Literary Master of the Supernatural, Dies at 79

The New York Times article (September 6, 2022)

Peter Tarnoff Dies at 86; Diplomat Helped Plot ���Argo��� Escape From Iran

The New York Times article (November 21, 2023)

Peter Warner, 90, Seafarer Who Discovered Shipwrecked Boys, Dies

The New York Times article (April 22, 2021)

Philip Meyer, Reporter Who Pioneered Data-Driven Journalism, Dies at 93

The New York Times article (November 8, 2023)

Priscilla Read Chenoweth, Who Won Freedom for a Stranger, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (March 5, 2021)

Purnell Choppin, 91, Dies; Researcher Laid Groundwork for Pandemic Fight

The New York Times article (July 23, 2021)

Quandra Prettyman, Champion of Black Women’s Literature, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (November 11, 2021)

Ralph K. Winter Jr., a Top Conservative Judicial Mind, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (December 18, 2020)

Randy Weaver, Who Confronted U.S. Agents at Ruby Ridge, Dies at 74

The New York Times article (May 13, 2022)

Richard Lewis, Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor, Dies at 76

The New York Times article (February 28, 2024)

Richard M. Ohmann, 90, Dies; Brought Radical Politics to College English

The New York Times article (November 3, 2021)

Robbie Shakespeare, Prolific Reggae Bassist, Is Dead at 68

The New York Times article (December 9, 2021)

Robert Hicks, Blockbuster Author and Battlefield Savior, Dies at 71

The New York Times article (March 2, 2022)

Robert J. Vlasic Dies at 96; Made a Fortune by Making Pickles Funny

The New York Times article (May 21, 2022)

Robina Asti, Who Made History on the Ground and in the Air, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (March 21, 2021)

Rock Brynner, 76, Son of Hollywood Royalty Who Cut His Own Path, Dies

The New York Times article (October 25, 2023)

Roger Michell, Director of ‘Notting Hill,’ Is Dead at 65

The New York Times article (September 23, 2021)

Roger Welsch, ‘America’s Premier Storyteller,’ Is Dead at 85

The New York Times article (October 20, 2022)

Roland Lajoie, Army General at the Cold War’s Front Lines, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (November 14, 2023)

Romano Mazzoli, Who Oversaw Major Immigration Reform, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (November 5, 2022)

Ronald Blythe, Scribe of the English Countryside, Dies at 100

The New York Times article (February 8, 2023)

Ronni Solbert, Children’s Book Illustrator, Dies at 96

The New York Times article (July 21, 2022)

Rosemary Radford Ruether, Feminist Theologian, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (May 27, 2022)

Roslyn Pope, 84, Dies; Her Manifesto Helped Fuel Civil Rights Fight

The New York Times article (February 10, 2023)

Ruth Pearl, Mother of Murdered Reporter Daniel Pearl, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (July 30, 2021)

Ryuzo Yanagimachi, Researcher Who Cloned Mice, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (October 14, 2023)

Sabine Weiss, Last of the ‘Humanist’ Street Photographers, Dies at 97

The New York Times article (January 4, 2022)

Sandie Crisp, ‘Goddess Bunny’ of the Underground Scene, Dies at 61

The New York Times article (February 4, 2021)

Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional

The New York Times article (September 8, 2023)

Sean Thackrey, Creator of Eccentric California Wines, Dies at 79

The New York Times article (June 9, 2022)

Sharon Kay Penman, Whose Novels Plumbed Britain’s Past, Dies at 75

The New York Times article (January 29, 2021)

Sharon Matola, Who Opened a Zoo in the Jungle of Belize, Dies at 66

The New York Times article (April 8, 2021)

Shirley McBay, Pioneering Mathematician, Is Dead at 86

The New York Times article (December 14, 2021)

Shirley Young, Businesswoman and Cultural Diplomat to China, Dies at 85

The New York Times article (January 3, 2021)

Shlomo Hillel, Who Helped 120,000 Jews Flee Iraq, Dies at 97

The New York Times article (February 21, 2021)

Sigal Barsade, 56, Dies; Argued That It’s OK to Show Emotions at Work

The New York Times article (February 13, 2022)

Sister Megan Rice, Fierce Critic of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (October 17, 2021)

Slide Hampton, Trombonist, Composer and Arranger, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (November 24, 2021)

Sliman Bensmaia, Who Enabled Prosthetic Limbs to Feel, Dies at 49

The New York Times article (August 22, 2023)

Sonny Barger, Face of the Hells Angels, Dies at 83

The New York Times article (June 30, 2022)

Staughton Lynd, Historian and Activist Turned Labor Lawyer, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (November 18, 2022)

Stella Stevens, Hollywood Bombshell Who Yearned for More, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (February 17, 2023)

Stu Rasmussen, 73, First Openly Transgender Mayor in America, Dies

The New York Times article (December 3, 2021)

Sue Mingus, Promoter of Her Husband’s Musical Legacy, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (September 30, 2022)

Suk-joong Song, Who Left Riot-Torn Seoul for America, Dies at 90

The New York Times article (April 30, 2021)

Sy Johnson, Arranger Who Worked Closely With Mingus, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (August 26, 2022)

Ted DeLaney, Conscience of a Roiled University, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (December 29, 2020)

Terry Teachout, Arts Critic With a Wide Range, Is Dead at 65

The New York Times article (January 14, 2022)

Thomas Cahill, Popular Writer of Ireland’s History, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (October 30, 2022)

Thomas Hughes, 97, Dies; Government Insider and Vietnam War Skeptic

The New York Times article (January 11, 2023)

Tom Conway, Steelworkers President and Biden Ally, Dies at 71

The New York Times article (September 29, 2023)

Tom Lankford, 85, Dies; Southern Journalist With Divided Loyalties

The New York Times article (January 15, 2021)

Tomas Estes, Who Put Tequila on a Pedestal, Dies at 75

The New York Times article (April 30, 2021)

Tony Murray, Moral Support for a Gay N.B.A. Player, Dies at 60

The New York Times article (March 24, 2021)

Two Members of the Mighty Diamonds, Acclaimed Reggae Trio, Are Dead

The New York Times article (April 3, 2022)

Urvashi Vaid, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Activist, Is Dead at 63

The New York Times article (May 17, 2022)

Vadim V. Bakatin, the Last Chairman of the K.G.B., Dies at 84

The New York Times article (August 20, 2022)

Valerie Boyd, Biographer of Zora Neale Hurston, Is Dead at 58

The New York Times article (February 18, 2022)

Victor R. Fuchs, ���Dean��� of American Health Care Economists, Dies at 99

The New York Times article (September 21, 2023)

Viktor Belenko, Who Defected to the West in a Jet Fighter, Dies at 76

The New York Times article (November 18, 2023)

Vivian Hewitt, Who Amassed a Major Collection of Black Art, Dies at 102

The New York Times article (June 22, 2022)

Vladimir Zelenko, 48, Dies; Promoted an Unfounded Covid Treatment

The New York Times article (July 1, 2022)

W. Jason Morgan, Who Developed Theory of Plate Tectonics, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (August 11, 2023)

Walter Dellinger, 80, Scholar and Top Legal Aide Under Clinton, Dies

The New York Times article (February 16, 2022)

Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, Whose Art Museum Promoted Women, Dies at 98

The New York Times article (March 11, 2021)

William Consovoy Dies at 48; Took Conservative Cases to Supreme Court

The New York Times article (January 12, 2023)

William G. Clotworthy, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Censor, Dies at 95

The New York Times article (August 27, 2021)

William G. Hamilton, Doctor to Dancers, Is Dead at 90

The New York Times article (April 13, 2022)

William H. Dilday Jr., First Black TV Station Manager in U.S., Dies at 85

The New York Times article (August 4, 2023)

William H. Regnery II, 80, Dies; Bankrolled the Rise of the Alt-Right

The New York Times article (July 16, 2021)

William Hart, Driving Force Behind the Delfonics, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (July 20, 2022)

William Pelham Jr., Who Rethought How A.D.H.D. Is Treated, Dies at 75

The New York Times article (November 3, 2023)

William Winter, Reform-Minded Mississippi Governor, Dies at 97

The New York Times article (December 22, 2020)

Willie Lee Morrow, Barber Who Popularized the Afro Pick, Dies at 82

The New York Times article (July 6, 2022)

Winnie Ewing, Who Transformed Scottish Politics, Dies at 93

The New York Times article (July 6, 2023)

Yale Kamisar, Known as the ‘Father’ of the Miranda Rule, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (February 4, 2022)

Yehuda Ben-Yishay, Pioneer in Treating Brain Injuries, Dies at 88

The New York Times article (April 9, 2021)

Yoshimitsu Yamada, Who Brought Aikido to the U.S., Dies at 84

The New York Times article (January 27, 2023)

Yukihiro Takahashi, Pioneer of Electronic Pop Music, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (January 18, 2023)

bell hooks, Pathbreaking Black Feminist, Dies at 69

The New York Times article (December 15, 2021)