Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
Death of famed actress Marlene Dietrich...
Item #691604
May 07, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992
* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence to the Screen." A photo of her is included. ... See More
Death of Dr. Seuss in 1991...
Item #677287
September 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1991
* Death of Dr. Seuss
* Theodor Seuss Geisel
* Children's books author
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Dr. Seuss, Father of Yooks, Zooks and Grinches, Dies" with subheading and photo of Geisel. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 28 with related photo. More in section E with a few color illustration on... See More
Paul Brown death... Cleveland Browns founder...
Item #672600
August 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach
The bottom of the front is a small photo of Paul Brown with heading: "Football Legend Dies At 82" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies at 82" with subhead and another small photo of Br... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
Leo Fender death... stratocaster guitar fame...
Item #681032
March 22, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1991
* Clarence Leo Fender death
* Stratocaster electric guitar fame
* Music Man (Company) founder
Page 50 has a two column heading: "Clarence Leo Fender; Created Renowned Stratocaster Guitar" which continues on page 51 with heading: "FENDER: Creator of Famed Stratocaster Dies" (see)
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-52, nice conditio... See More
Death of Red Grange...
Item #700782
January 29, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1991
* Death of Red Grange
* "The Galloping Ghost"
* Illinois football halfback
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with small heading: "Red Grange Dies" (see image)
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "'20s Star Grange, 87, Dies" with subhead and sma... See More
Art Blakey Obituary... Black American jazz drummer...
Item #681378
October 17, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct.17, 1990
* Death report of Jazz drummer Art Blakey
Page A20 has a quarter page article: "Art Blakey; Drummer, Mentor Led the Jazz Messengers", which includes a small photo. A portion of the text includes: "Born in Pittsburgh where he toiled in the steel mills by day while listening to the Early Hines and Dick Stabile bands on the radio at nigh... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
Death of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan...
Item #696914
August 28, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1990 (1st section)
* Stevie Ray Vaughan death (1st report)
* Guitarist - singer - musician - songwriter
The bottom of the ftpg. has a report headed: "Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Great, Dies in Copter Crash" with subhead: "The Grammy-winning performer had just completed a Wisconsin concert. Four others are killed." The article carries over to ... See More
Jesus Revolution... Pirate's Cove too small for Harvest Festival Baptism... Death of Pearl Bailey...
Item #695001
August 18, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 1990
* "Jesus Revolution" connection
* Harvest Crusades... Pastor's Greg Laurie & Chuck Smith
* Baptism crowds too large for Pirates Cove
* Death of beloved entertainer Pearl Bailey
Page A30 has: "Thousands Baptized in Ocean Rite", which tells of the Harvest Crusade's crowd desiring to be baptized being ... See More
Death of famed actress Paulette Goddard...
Item #672592
April 24, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1990
* Paulette Goddard death (1st report)
* Movie - film & Broadway actress
* Charlie Chaplin's leading lady
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has small photo of Goddard with heading: "Paulette Goddard Dies" the top of page 30 has a one column heading: "Films' Paulette Goddard; Was Saucy Star of 1930s and '40s&quo... See More
Death of famed actress Greta Garbo...
Item #689517
April 16, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 1990
* Greta Garbo death (1st report)
* Swedish-American actress
* Hollywood film movie star
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Greta Garbo, Alluring but Aloof Film Star, Dies at 84" with a photo of her from 1928. The article carries over to pages 26 & 27 where there are 3 more photos of her.
Great to ... See More
Death of famed actress Ava Gardner...
Item #644814
January 26, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 26, 1990
* Ava Gardner death (1st report)
* Movie - film actress & singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Ava Gardner, Sultry Film Star, Dies at 67 in London." and includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 22 where there are 2 more photos of her, with husbands Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatr... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
"The Skipper" Alan Hale, Jr. death...
Item #692883
January 03, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1990
* "The Skipper" Alan Hale Jr. death
* Gilligan's Island sitcom show
The front page has a two column heading: "'Gilligan' Skipper Alan Hale Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" death sentence…
Item #695554
November 08, 1989
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS. Kansas, Nov. 8, 1989
* Serial killer & rapist Richard Ramirez
* Los Angeles area home invasion predator
* "Night Stalker" sentenced to death
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Ramirez, sentenced to death, says Lucifer will avenge him" (see)
Complete with 26 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.... See More
The San Francisco earthquake in a local newspaper...
Item #668344
October 18, 1989
THE PENINSULA TIMES TRIBUNE, Palo Alto, California, Oct. 18, 1989
* San Francisco earthquake
The dramatic headline appears at the very top, above the title: "KILLER QUAKE" with two large color photos and another headline: "Death Toll Put at 271". More photos and text inside.
Great to have this report from a city very close to the disaster.
Complete in 46 pages wit... See More
Death of Bette Davis in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #685591
October 08, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1989
* Bette Davis death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front has a two column heading: "Lavish Tributes Pour In for Film Star Bette Davis" with caption: "She Dies in Paris at 81" and photo. (see) More on pages 58 & 59. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capit... See More
Death of famed song writer Irvin Berlin...
Item #645250
September 23, 1989
SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS, Arizona, Sept. 23, 1989 The banner headline at the top of the ftpg. announces: "Irving Berlin Dies; Songs Never Will" plus subhead: "Wrote 'God Bless America', 'White Christmas', Other Classics", plus a photo of him. The article carries over to the back page.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan death...
Item #693432
July 17, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1989
* Herbert von Karajan death
* Austrian music conductor
* Vienna Philharmonic
* Berlin State Opera
* Nazi Party supporter
The front page has a one column heading: "Karajan Dies; 'Last Great Conductor,' 81" First report coverage continues on page 14 with 2 photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition. &nb... See More
Death of SNL star Gilda Radner...
Item #691343
May 21, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1989
* Gilda Radner death (1st report)
* American actress - comedian
* "Saturday Night Live" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a photo and brief report announcing the death of Gilda Radner, one of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live". A lengthier article headed: "Saturday Night Live Star G... See More
Death of Christine Jorgensen... trans woman...
Item #693952
May 04, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 1989
* Christine Jorgensen death (1st report)
* American trans woman - actress - singer
* 1st widely known gender affirming surgery patient
The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Christine Jorgensen, 62, Dies of Cancer" with lead-in: "1952 Sex-Change Operations Made Her a Celebrity" and photo. (see)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from ... See More
Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...
Item #697101
April 27, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989 (Calendar section)
* Lucille Ball death (next-day report)
* Large photo - 1/2 page+ of coverage
The entire top-half of the Calendar section is dedicated to Lucille Ball. The headline reads: "Everybody Loved Lucy" posted above a large photo of her, followed by two articles which both continue on page 7.
Terrific to have this report in a L.A. newsp... See More
Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...
Item #675564
April 27, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989
* Lucille Ball death (1st report)
* Actress - comedienne - model
* "I Love Lucy" television sitcom
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has four photos of Lucille Ball with a ftpg. report headed: "Lucille Ball Dies; TV's Comic Genius Was 77" with a related subhead. Much more on her on page 3, including two more relat... See More
Deaths of Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson...
Item #700438
April 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 13, 1989
* Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson
* Yippies founder & Chicago Seven member
* Flower Power movement advocate
* Middleweight boxing champion
The top of the front page has a pictorial with heading: "Death of a Champion" with more in the sport's section.
Also on the front page is a one column heading: "Abbie Hoffman Dies; Yippi... See More
Hirohito death... Emperor of Japan...
Item #702292
January 07, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 7, 1989
* Death of Hirohito (1st report)
* Emperor Showa of Japan
* Longest reigning monarch
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Japan's Hirohito, 87, Dies After a Reign of 62 Years" with photo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with two more related photos.
Complete with all section except... See More
Death of music legend Roy Orbinson..
Item #690909
December 08, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 8, 1988
* Roy Orbison death (1st report)
* American singer-songwriter
* "The Caruso of Rock" ... "The Big O"
Page 3 has a three-column head: "Rock 'n' Roll's Roy Orbison Dies" with photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-40... See More
Andy Gibb death... Youngest brother of The Bee Gees...
Item #645865
March 11, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 11, 1988
* Andy Gibb death (1st report)
* English singer - teen idol
Near the bottom of page 3 is a two column heading: "Andy Gibb, 1970s Pop Music Sensation, Dies in England at 30" with photo. (see) The article carries over to page 30. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only wi... See More
Death of child actress Heather O'Rourke, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #689500
February 02, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 1988
* Heather O'Rourke death (1st report)
* American child TV & movie actress
* Steven Spielberg's "Poltergeist" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Heather O'Rourke, 'Poltergeist' Child Star, Dies" with photo. (See) Great to have this report in a newsp... See More
1987 James Baldwin death...
Item #700284
December 02, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 2, 1987
* James Baldwin death (1st report)
* African American writer - activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Baldwin Dies at 63; Writer Explored Black Experience" with photo. (see)
Complete with all sections except classifieds (60+ pages), nice condition.
Death of Mary Astor... Hollywood actress...
Item #678774
September 26, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1987
* Mary Astor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Brigid in "The Maltese Falcon"
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Mary Astor dies at 81" (See)
The front page of section II has a heading: "Actress, Author Mary Astor, 81, Dies" with subhead and... See More
Fred Astainr Tribute, in The Village Voice... Holy Rollers...
Item #676014
July 07, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987 As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 80 has a tribute to Fred Astaire after... See More
Death of Jackie Gleason in a L.A. paper...
Item #688932
June 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987
* Jackie Gleason death (1st report)
* American film T.V. comedian actor
* "The Honeymooners" Ralph Kramden
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jackie Gleason, 'Great One' of Many Talents, Dies at 71" with photo. (see) Reporting continues inside with a "Honeymooners" scen... See More
Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660674
June 23, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987
* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire, beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Ele... See More
Death of gfamed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...
Item #660432
May 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article ... See More
One of the more famous front pages of the Village Voice: 'Is God Dead?' on the passing of Andy Warhol...
Item #702692
May 05, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 5, 1987
* re. Andy Warhol death
The front page is one of the more famous in the history of the Village Voice: "IS GOD DEAD ? relating to the death of pop culture icon Andy Warhol.
After Warhol exhibited his work in several galleries in the late 1950s, he began to receive recognition as an influential and controversial arti... See More
Death of actor/dancer Danny Kaye, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #702577
March 04, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 4, 1987
* Danny Kaye death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film comedian actor
* American-Jewish singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features three photos of iconic film star & dancer Danny Kaye, beneath which is a one column heading: "Danny Kaye, 74, Dies; World Was His Stage". The article carries over to ... See More
Death of piano showman Liberace...
Item #660433
February 05, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987
* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have t... See More
Watts Riots victim death.... Marquette Frye...
Item #698632
December 25, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 25, 1986
* Marquette Frye death (1st report)
* Watts Riots of 1965 victim
* Excessive police brutality
Near the bottom of the front page of section II is a heading: "Marquette Frye, Whose Arrest Ignited the Watts Riots in 1965, Dies at Age 42" with photo. (see images) May only be reported in a Los Angeles publication ?
Complete with all sections (125+ pa... See More
Death of famed actor Cary Grant, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682832
December 01, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 1, 1986
* Cary Grant death (1st report)
* Hollywood leading man
* Movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Cary Grant: A Self-Made Man of Wit and Charm" with an intro head: "Still Performing at 82, He Died on Tour". Included is a photo of him. The article carries over to take over ha... See More
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #545533
January 01, 1986
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
Death of actress Anne Baxter...
Item #644823
December 13, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985
* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capi... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #698751
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
Death of movie great Rock Hudson...
Item #690911
October 03, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985
* Rock Hudson death (1st report)
* Hollywood Golden Age actor
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "L... See More
Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...
Item #671152
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* Marc Chagall death (1st report)
* Belarusian Jewish artist - paintings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Chagall, Artist of Joy and Suffering, Dies" with photo of Chagall and one of his works. First report coverage continues on page 3 with another one of his works.
Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, nice condit... See More
Death of James Mason in a L.A. paper...
Item #689064
July 28, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 28, 1984
* James Mason death (1st report)
* English - Hollywood actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo of Mason with tiny heading: "James Mason Dies" Page 4 of section II has a two column heading: "Versatile Movie Star James Mason, 75, Dies" with related pictorial. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from ... See More
Death of Andy Kaufman in a L.A. paper...
Item #702668
May 17, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1984
* Andy Kaufman death (1st report)
* American actor - performance artist
* Entertainer - professional wrestler
* Best publication to be had ?
Page 3 has a two column heading: "KAUFMAN: Offbeat Comedian, TV Series Performer Dies at 36" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Co... See More
Uncle Fester death... Jackie Coogan...
Item #692753
March 02, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 2, 1984
* Jackie Coogan death (1st report)
* American actor - sitcoms & movies
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family
* Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid"
Page 3 has a three column heading: "'The Kid,' Jackie Coogan, 69, Dies" with lead-in: "Roles Spanned Ragamuffin to Uncle Fester" and 2 related photos. Great to have this report ... See More
1983 Beirut barracks bombings...
Item #701609
October 24, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 24, 1983
* 1983 Beirut barracks bombings - Lebanon
* United States Marine Corps massacre
* Lebanese Civil War terrorist suicide attack
* Islamic Jihad Organization & Iran
The front page has a banner heading: "Death in Beirut" with subheads and related photo. Much more inside. Lengthy text.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Death of Muddy Waters...
Item #695749
May 01, 1983
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), nice condition.... See More
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