Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
Simon Verity, Master Stone Carver on Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 79
His Old World craftsmanship extended from Canterbury Cathedral in England to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan.
Kiingi Tuheitia, King of the Maori in New Zealand, Dies at 69
The king, who had held the title for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.”
Silvio Santos, Provocative Brazilian Television Host, Dies at 93
He was best known for the long-running variety show “Programa Silvio Santos,” on which he charmed his audiences with gimmicks and showcased a range of performers.
Silvio Santos, Provocative Brazilian Television Host, Dies at 93
He was best known for the long-running variety show “Programa Silvio Santos,” on which he charmed his audiences with gimmicks and showcased a range of performers.
Maria Branyas Morera, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 117
Born before the emergence of the telephone, she came to embrace the digital revolution and cultivated a following on social media as “Super Catalan Grandma.”
Rabbi Shmuel Butman, 81, a Brooklyn Voice of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Is Dead
He was the public face of the Chabad-Lubavitch sect during the Crown Heights riots in 1991 and for decades lit its giant menorah in Manhattan every Hanukkah.
Rachael Lillis, Who Voiced Popular ‘Pokémon’ Characters, Dies at 55
Ms. Lillis voiced the characters of Misty and Jessie in the animated series based on a video game. She was diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
Jacques Lewis, French Veteran of U.S. Landing on D-Day, Dies at 105
Believed to be the last surviving Frenchman to wade ashore with Americans, he was attached to an Army unit that stormed Utah Beach and helped drive Germans out of France.
Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; ‘Black Panther’ Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras
Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel.