Charles Epstein, Leading Medical Geneticist Injured by Unabomber, Dies at 77
By MARGALIT FOX
Dr. Charles J. Epstein, best known for his work on Down syndrome, was seriously injured in a 1993 mail bomb attack by Theodore J. Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
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Joseph H. Flom, Pioneering Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions, Dies at 87
By JONATHAN D. GLATER
Mr. Flom, who began as a top adviser in proxy fights in the 1960s, became one of the pre-eminent lawyers involved in the costly and risky business of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
R.W. Peterson, Leader on Environment, Dies at 94
By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Mr. Peterson helped develop Dacron as a DuPont research scientist before becoming a champion of environmentalism as governor of Delaware.
Dwayne McDuffie, Comic-Book Writer, Dies at 49
By MARGALIT FOX
Mr. McDuffie diversified the pantheon of superheroes by creating popular black characters in print and on television.
Judith P. Sulzberger, Physician and Times Family Member, Dies at 87
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN
The philanthropy of Dr. Sulzberger — granddaughter, daughter and sister to newspaper publishers — produced a genome center at Columbia that bears her name.
James McLure Dies at 59; Wrote Garrulous Plays
By BRUCE WEBER
Mr. McLure, who was best known for plays like “Lone Star” and “Pvt. Wars,” had a following in the West and in regional theaters.
Edward Zigo, a Detective in the ‘Son of Sam’ Case, Dies at 84
By JOSEPH BERGER
Mr. Zigo was a seasoned New York detective who helped arrest David Berkowitz for the so-called Son of Sam serial murders.
B. N. Nathanson, 84, Dies; Changed Sides on Abortion
By WILLIAM GRIMES
Dr. Bernard N. Nathanson, an obstetrician-gynecologist, campaigned for abortion rights but later became a prominent opponent of abortion after performing 5,000 of them.
George Bugliarello, Visionary Engineer, Dies at 83
By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
Mr. Bugliarello, president of the Polytechnic Institute of New York for 21 years, spearheaded the creation of the MetroTech research park in Brooklyn.
Ollie Matson, an All-Purpose Football Star, Is Dead at 80
By FRANK LITSKY
Matson, who played multiple positions in the N.F.L. and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972, also won two Olympic medals as a sprinter.
Chuck Allen, Who Championed Surfing and Snowboarding, Dies at 74
By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
The banker became a volunteer surfing coach, then helped found two nonprofit organizations that worked to bring respect and legitimacy to surfing and snowboarding,
Edmund de Unger, Islamic Art Collector, Is Dead at 92
By WILLIAM GRIMES
Mr. de Unger accumulated priceless objects from nearly every period of Islamic art and a geographical area extending from the Mediterranean to India.
Roy Gussow, Abstract Sculptor, Dies at 92
By DENNIS HEVESI
Mr. Gussow was an abstract sculptor whose polished stainless-steel works with swooping contours gleam in public squares and corporate spaces.
Kathleen Mortimer, Rich and Adventurous, Dies at 93
By MARGALIT FOX
A daughter of W. Averell Harriman, Mrs. Mortimer’s life was a window onto Gilded Age America and the changing role of American women in the era between the world wars.
Ernie Tyler, the Ironman of Umpire Attendants, Dies at 86
By BRUCE WEBER
Umpires counted on Tyler — for baseballs, meals and laundry — at Baltimore Orioles games for more than 50 years.
Santi Santamaría, Catalan Chef, Dies at 53
By RAPHAEL MINDER
Mr. Santamaría was in the forefront of a generation of chefs who helped draw the world’s attention to Spanish cuisine.
Perry Moore, Author of Book About Gay Superhero, Dies at 39
By DENNIS HEVESI
Mr. Moore, the author of “Hero,” was also an executive producer of the movie series “The Chronicles of Narnia.”
Dave Duerson, Safety Who Made Pro Bowl 4 Times, Is Dead at 50
By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
Duerson won his first championship with the Bears after the 1985 season, and a second with the Giants after the 1990 season.
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Bill Monroe, ‘Meet the Press’ Host, Dies at 90
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Len Lesser, Uncle Leo on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 88
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John Strauss, Composer of ‘Car 54’ Theme, Dies at 90
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Joe Frazier, Who Managed Mets in Turbulent Time, Is Dead at 88
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Raymond D’Addario, Photographer of Nazis, Dies at 90
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Herschel W. Leibowitz Dies at 85; Studied Night Vision’s Tricks
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Jerry Ames, Tap Dancer With Airy Style, Is Dead at 80
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Joanne Siegel, the Model for Lois Lane, Dies at 93
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Margaret K. McElderry, Children’s Book Publisher, Dies at 98
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George Shearing, ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ Jazz Virtuoso, Dies at 91
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Blanche Moyse, Music School Founder, Dies at 101
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David F. Friedman, Horror Film Pioneer, Dies at 87
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Josefa Iloilo, Leader Who Revoked Fiji Constitution, Dies at 90
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Kenneth Mars, Comedic Actor in TV and Film, Dies at 75
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From the Archives
Buster Keaton, Poker-Faced Comedian, Dies at 70
(Feb. 1, 1966)
Arthur Ashe, Tennis Star, Dies at 49
(Feb. 6, 1993)
Hussein, King Who Took Risks, Dies at 63
(Feb. 7, 1999)
Iris Murdoch, Novelist and Philosopher, Dies at 79
(Feb. 8, 1999)
Alex Haley, Author of 'Roots,' Dies at 70
(Feb. 10, 1992)
Charles Schulz, 'Peanuts' Creator, Dies at 77
(Feb. 12, 2000)
Ethel Merman, Queen of Musicals, Dies at 76
(Feb. 15, 1984)
Geronimo, Apache Chief, Dies
(Feb. 17, 1909)
Alfred P. Sloan Jr., G.M. Leader, Dies at 90
(Feb. 17, 1966)
Thelonious Monk, Jazz Composer, Dies at 64
(Feb. 17, 1982)
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Atom Bomb Pioneer, Dies at 62
(Feb. 18, 1967)
Deng Xiaoping, China's Political Wizard, Dies at 92
(Feb. 19, 1997)
Frederick Douglass, Anti-Slavery Crusader, Dies
(Feb. 20, 1895)
Chester W. Nimitz, Who Built Pacific Fleet, Dies at 80
(Feb. 20, 1966)
George Ellery Hale, Astronomer, Dies at 69
(Feb. 21, 1938)
Elijah Muhammad, Black Muslim Leader, Dies at 77
(Feb. 25, 1975)
Mabel Cratty, Y.W.C.A. Leader, Dies at 60
(Feb. 27, 1928)
Henry R. Luce, Creator of Time-Life Empire, Dies at 68
(Feb. 28, 1967)
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