Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...
Item #589800
January 23, 2012
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More
The death of Joe Paterno....
Item #660581
January 23, 2012
USA TODAY, January 23, 2012
* Joe Paterno, iconic Penn State coach dies 1926-2012
Front page has image photo of Coach Paterno with heading: "ICONIC COACH DIES -Final months marred by Sandusky scandal. The coverage continues on pg. 2.
Believed to be complete with multiple sections but is being offered for the described content. In very good condition. ... See More
Steve Jobs death... Apple Inc. founder...
Item #671608
October 06, 2011
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 2011
* Steve Jobs death (1st report)
* Apple Inc. co-founder
* American business magnate
The top of the front page has a heading: "Apple founder was tech visionary" with photo. (see)
Thirty pages, nice condition.
Death of famed actress Elizabeth Taylor...
Item #645053
March 24, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 24, 2011
* Elizabeth Taylor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Elizabeth Taylor, 1932 - 2011" "Icon of Glamour, On and Off Screen" "The Film Star's Oscar-Winning Acting talent often Took a Back Seat to the Drama of Her Personal Life." Th... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #658417
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a 2 column heading: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper ... See More
Death of famed actor Tony Curtis...
Item #645624
October 01, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010
* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of... See More
Obituary of Abbey Lincoln... Civil Rights Activist...
Item #672262
August 15, 2010
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010
* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist
The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images ... See More
Death of actor Gary Coleman...
Item #645623
May 29, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 2010
* Gary Coleman death (1st report)
* American TV television actor
* "Different Strokes" Arnold Jackson
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the front page has a small photo with heading: "Gary Coleman dies at age 42" (see) The front page of section AA has a three column heading: "Child TV star in 1970s" with subhead and p... See More
Wall Street Bailout tentatively reached...
Death of beloved actor Paul Newman...
Item #649117
September 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 28, 2008
* Paul Newman's death report... in a Hollywood area newspaper
* $700-billion Wall Street bailout reached (tentative agreement)
The front page has: "Paul Newman, 1925 - 2008", followed by: "A leading man of film and philanthropy," which tell of the death of the beloved actor Paul Newman. Two photos are included. Additional photos ... See More
Death of famed actor Paul Newman...
Item #676359
September 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 2008
* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry... See More
Death report of Isaac Hayes...
Item #660035
August 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 11, 2008
* The death report of Isaac Hayes
* Detailed coverage of the Summer Olympics
The front page has: Isaac Hayes, 1942-2008 - 'Black Moses' led pop to new ground," which tell of the death of Isaac Hayes, and includes a photo and supporting text. The article continues on pg. A12, which in dedicated to him in its entirety, and includes multiple phot... See More
Death of Bo Diddley... blues singer...
Item #675184
July 01, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2008
* Bo Diddley death (1st report)
* Blues to rock singer & guitarist
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "His rhythm helped shape rock" with photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page A13 with another photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all secti... See More
Death of famed comedian George Carlin...
Item #644990
June 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2008
* George Carlin death (1st report)
* Stand-up comedian - actor - author
* "Seven dirty words" comedy routine
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Comedian Tested Limits of Speech and Society" prefaced with: "George Carlin, 1937 - 2008". Included is a color photo of him with th... See More
Donn Clendenon's and Charlie Williams' obituaries...
Item #672326
September 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2005
* Charlie Williams's and Donn Clendenon's obituaries
* MLB and Black Americana interest
Page B14 has: "Donn Clendenon, 70; Mets' 1969 World Series MVP" (for the "Miracle Mets), which tells of his recent death. A photo is included.
Directly above Clendenon's obituary is the death report of Charlie Williams which has the ... See More
Death reports os Edward Smith and Al Loving - noteworthy Black Americans...
Item #668359
July 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005
* Death reports of 2 noteworthy Black Americans
* Edward Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association
* Al Loving - African-American abstract expressionist painter
Page B12 and B13, under "Obituaries", has "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for Film Work for Black Stuntman" and "Al Loving, 69; African American Abstract Artist ... See More
London Transit Bombings... Evan Hunter (The Blackboard Jungle) death...
Item #668357
July 08, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2005
* The London Transit bombings of April 7, 2005
* Multiple photos and related articles
* Death report of Evan Hunter, author of "The Blackboard Jungle"
The front page has graphic photos and significant coverage of the London Transit Bombings under the full-banner heading: "Terrorists Strike in London", with a banner subheading: "At L... See More
Ernest Lehman (famed screenwriter) and June Haver (actress) death reports...
Item #668358
July 06, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 2005
* Multiple noteworthy death reports
* Ernest Lehman (screenwriter)
* June Haver (actress - the next 'Betty Grable')
* James B. Stockdale (Vice Admiral of the Navy - POW)
Pages B8 and B9 have three noteworthy death reports with corresponding photos. The headings are: "June Haver, 79; Movie Star Later Married Actor Fred MacMurray", "Ern... See More
Death of talk show host Johnny Carson...
Item #674468
January 24, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 24, 2005
* Johnny Carson death (1st report)
* American talk show host & comedian
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a four column heading: "Comedian Defined Late-Night TV" with some photos. The article carries over to pages 14 & 15 where there are more photos of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the enter... See More
Death and obituary of Shirley Chisholm...
Item #641404
January 04, 2005
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005
* Death of Shirley Chisholm
* 1st African American Woman
* Elected to United States Congress
Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be elected to the United States Congress; and in 1972 the f... See More
Death of famed actress Fay Wray...
Item #645042
August 10, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2004
* Fay Wray death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actress
* "King Kong" film fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has a small announcement: "Actress Fay Wray Dies at 96" with a photo of her, with the lengthy article on B10 with heading: "Fay Wray, 96; Actress, Object of Ape's Desire in 'King Kong' " ... See More
Death of 'Super Freak' singer Rick James...
Item #648261
August 07, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2004
* Rick James death (1st report)
* "Super Freak" singer
The bottom left of the ftpg. has a short bit headed: " 'Super Freak' Singer Rick James Dies at 56" with a photo of him. The full article takes over half of page 14, headed: "Rick James, 56; Funk Music Singer, Known for His 'Super Freak' " with another p... See More
Death of famed actor Marlon Brando...
Item #674463
July 03, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2004
* Marlon Brando death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "On The Waterfront" "The Godfather"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "A Hollywood Iconoclast Who Transformed the Art of Acting" "Marlon Brando - 1924-2004" with 3 photos of him. The article carries over to take ... See More
Death of Ray Charles... Review & premiere of "Napoleon Dynamite".....
Item #653568
June 11, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2004
* The death report of Ray Charles
* Best "Napoleon Dynamite" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
The front page has the report with a supporting photo covering the death of Ray Charles, which continues on an inside page with additional coverage and photos.
This issue also contains a great review and full-page ad for the prem... See More
Death of Ronald Reagan, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #562756
June 06, 2004
THE WASHINGTON POST, District of Columbia, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reagan death
* Best title in which to have this report
The banner headline on the front page reads: "Ronald Reagan Dies" and another banner: "40th President Reshaped American Politics" with a very nice color photo of him.
The complete issue of this Sunday edition save for advertising inserts... See More
Death of Ronald Reagan...
Item #657816
June 06, 2004
NEW YORK POST, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reagan's death report
* One of the most beloved U.S. Presidents
The frontpage of the issue features a close-up photo of Ronald Reagan with the American flag behind him captioned: "Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)". Additional related coverage and photos are found within the issue, along with other news of the day. Some of the inside photos include... See More
Death of Sam Phillips, one of the "founders" of rock & roll...
Item #636950
July 31, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 2003
* Sam Phillips death
* Rock and roll icon
* Elvis Presley fame
The bottom of the front page has a notable report on the death of Sam Phillips, headed: "Sam Phillips, Who Launched Elvis and a Revolution, Dies" plus a related photo. Phillips played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 19... See More
Bob Hope death in the Los Angeles Times...
Item #637037
July 29, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 2003 The front page has a photo with headline: "THE MASTER OF THE ONE-LINER" with subheads. (see) Much more on the inside pages. Great to have this report not only in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry, but also from the city in which he lived and died (suburb Toluca Lake).
Complete with all five sections and 60+ pages, very nice... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #668239
July 08, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003
* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)
* American actor and dancer
* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from th... See More
Death of famed actor Gergory Peck...
Item #675480
June 13, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003
* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with 4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article ... See More
Death of famed actor Richard Harris...
Item #649155
October 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 2002
* Richard Harris death (1st report)
* Irish actor and singer
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo with tiny heading: "Richard Harris Dies" Page 18 of section B has a banner headline: "Richard Harris, 72; Irish Actor Described as an and a Giant of the Old School" with 4 related photos.
Great to have this report in... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #668375
March 28, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 2002
* Milton Berle death (1st report)
* American comedian and actor
* "Mr. Television" "Uncle Miltie"
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "TV Legend 'Uncle Miltie' Dies at 93" with small photo. The article carries over to pages 24 & 25 where there are 6 more photos of... See More
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160034
December 01, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001 See the photo below for the front page reporting of the death of one of the Beatles, George Harrison. You get the complete issue, in very nice condition.
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160031
December 01, 2001
NEW YORK POST newspaper, December 1, 2001. See the photo below for the nice front page reporting of the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160027
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562758
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, November 30, 2001 This is the regular 52 page daily issue of this newspaper from George Harrison's hometown, the edition as sold on the streets of Liverpool the morning after his death. The ftpg. features a recent photo of Harrison with the headline: "BEATLE GEORGE IS DEAD" and various subheads (see photos). There are several reports and additional p
... See More
Death of famed actor Jack Lemmon...
Item #645159
June 29, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 2001
* Jack Lemmon death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Felix Ungar
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Walter Matthau
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Jack Lemmon, Everyman Star, Dies" with two photos of him. The article carries over to take all of&nbs... See More
Death of actor Carroll O'Connor...
Item #645160
June 22, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 2001
* Carroll O'Connor death (1st report)
* TV television actor & director
* "All in the Family" Archie Bunker
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "TV Icon Carroll O'Connor Dies" with subhead: "The Actor Played Lovable Bigot Archie Bunker for 13 Years in Two Series". Th... See More
Death of Dale Earnhardt... In a Daytona newspaper...
Item #674814
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001 (Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Crash)
* From the city where it happened
* Great for framing or as a memento
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrac... See More
Death of actress Loretta Young...
Item #645149
August 13, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2000
* Loretta Young death (1st report)
* American movie - film actress
* "The Farmer's Daughter" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the first column has a brief report with photo: 'Loretta Young Dies" with just a bit more, the full article found on the ftpg. of the B section with a color photo of her & which carries ov... See More
Death of actor Alec Guinness...
Item #652152
August 07, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2000
* Alec Guinness death (1st report)
* English stage - movie - film actor
* "Stars Wars" Obi-Wan Kenobi fame
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Alec Guinness, 1914 - 2000" with 3 photos of him (one from Star Wars). A column is headed: "Renowned Actor Alex Guinness Dies at 86" wit... See More
Death of famed actor Walter Matthau...
Item #645139
July 02, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000
* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles&q... See More
Death of Curtis Mayfield... Albert Einstein - the "Man of the Century"...
Item #660030
December 27, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 27, 1999
* The "Man of the Century" selected
* Curtis Mayfield's death report and obituary
The front page has a small announcement regarding the death of singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield, which continues on page 23. Page 23 has a related small photo and a detailed obituary.
This issue also includes a feature article on "The Man of the Century... See More
Death of actress Madeline Kahn...
Item #668370
December 04, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999
* Madeline Kahn death
* Comedian actress
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated, Tony-and Emmy-Winning Actress" with another photo of her in the film 'Blazing S... See More
Death of actress Madeline Kahn...
Item #645046
December 04, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999
* Madeline Kahn death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actress
* "Blazing Saddles" "Young Frankenstein"
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated,... See More
Death of famed actor Laurence Olivier...
Item #645866
June 12, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 1989
* Laurence Olivier death (1st report)
* English actor and director
* Hollywood movies - films
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "Olivier, Called Greatest Actor of His Time, Dies" with a color photo of him captioned: "Laurence Olivier". The article carries over to take most of pages 14 & 15 w... See More
Death of Star Trek actor DeForest Kelley...
Item #648276
June 12, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1999
* DeForest Kelley death (1st report)
* Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
* "Star Trek" USS Enterprise actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has a small announcement in a photo caption: "DeForest Kelley, Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy on 'Star Trek', has died at 79". The full article is on pg. B13 with... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #575005
March 09, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1999
* Death of Joe DiMaggio
The top of the front page has a three column head: "Joe DiMaggio, Yankee Clipper, Dies at 84" with text and a photo of him as well, captioned: "Joe DiMaggio's grace on and off the field created an enduring legend." Much more on his life on inside pages including many vintage photos as well. This is ... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160667
March 09, 1999
NEW YORK POST, March 9, 1999 See the photo below (click on the camera icon) for the nice full frontpage photo of Joe DiMaggio who had just died the day before. Certainly the perfect newspaper to own for the death of this very famous and respected Yankee. A wealth of text and photos on him and his life inside. A complete, tabloid-size newspaper in very nice condition.
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160671
March 09, 1999
DAILY NEWS, New York City, March 9, 1999 This is the "National Edition" with the very nice, full front page memorial to Joe DiMaggio who had just died, with a special "wrap-around" cover sheet with his photo from an earlier year with the New York Yankees. Great to have this report in a New York City newspaper.
The "wrap-around" section on DiMaggio is complete in 32-p... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio in a New York City newspaper...
Item #622107
March 09, 1999
DAILY NEWS, New York City, March 9, 1999 This is the "National Edition" with the very nice, full front page memorial to Joe DiMaggio who had just died, with a special "wrap-around" cover sheet with his photo from an earlier year with the New York Yankees. Great to have this report in a New York City newspaper.
The "wrap-around", is exclusively on DiMaggio &... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
History's Newsstand Blog
- Recalling Paul Revere’s ‘midnight ride’…
- Announcing: Catalog #304 (for March, 2021) is now available…
- William Cowper speaks out against slavery (1791)… They put it in print…
- They put it in print… the R.M.S. Carpathia…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
