Obituaries

In Memoriam

Catherine Gody Wolf ’72 AM, ’74 PhD

“Who says there’s no fun in ALS?”
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photo of William Simmons ’60

William Simmons ’60

“One of the most distinguished scholars of Native New England”
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photo of Stanley Falkow PhD ’61

Stanley Falkow PhD ’61

Stanley Falkow PhD ’61 was “one of the great microbe hunters of all time”
In Memoriam
Bob Reichley surrounded by journalists

Robert A. Reichley

A farewell to the former BAM editor and "perfect PR man."
Education
Photo of Tom Eastler ’66 in a red/black plaid coat

Tom Eastler ’66

He showed anyone, anywhere, how to racewalk
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Judge Joseph L. Tauro ’53

Joseph L. Tauro ’53

His decisions transformed countless lives, in the courtroom and beyond
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Maryori Conde ’18, ’19 MAT

An activist for students of color, she planned to return to L.A. as a teacher
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Photo of Tony Horowtiz ’80 Puliter Prize winning author Farewell

Tony Horwitz ’80

Finding the American story that lies between red and blue
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Photo of Ken McDaniel ’69 with others on stage at his 50th reunion

Ken McDaniel ’69

Walkout leader and champion for low-income students in STEM
In Memoriam
Suzanne Whang ’86 ScM photo doing standup comedy

Bye, Felicia

Suzanne Whang ’86 ScM found the humor in everything, even if it killed her
In Memoriam
Photo of Arlene Gorton ’52

Fighting the Good Fight

Arlene Gorton ’52: a warrior for female athletes through turbulent times, including the Brown-Pembroke merger and the passage of Title IX.
Sports & Recreation
Jackie Court image by Stew Milne

Joy and Determination

Women’s gymnastics coach Jackie Court led the team through many victories.
In Memoriam
Image of Norman Boucher

Writing Toward Redemption

The longtime BAM editor was tough, tender, and always looking through all the words to find that transcendent story.
Ever True
Artemis A.W. Joukowsky and Ruth Simmons

Ever True

Artemis A.W. Joukowsky ’55 was one of Brown’s biggest cheerleaders and fundraisers.
In Memoriam
Image of smiling Aaron Beck

Unseating Freud

Aaron Beck ’42 created cognitive behavioral therapy and transformed the field of mental health
In Memoriam
Image of Leon Haley in dr coat

Healthcare Hero

Leon L. Haley Jr. ’86, a doctor and CEO who inspired a COVID vaccination rally
In Memoriam
Image of James Barnhill

“That Changed Everything”

Professor Jim Barnhill founded the Theatre Arts department and helped launch Trinity Rep, Rites and Reason, and several acting careers
In Memoriam
Image of Martha Joukowsky

Excavating Joy

Martha Sharp Joukowsky’s renowned field methods included a liberal dose of fun
In Memoriam
Photo of Kathy Flores and rugby teammates

Play Hard, Love Harder

Rugby legend and beloved coach Kathy Flores took Brown’s women’s team from club to varsity
In Memoriam
Black and white image of Leon Talley sitting in a chair with his hands on his lap and fabric surrounding him

Chiffon Sophisticate

Globally renowned fashion expert André Leon Talley ’73 AM combined scholarship and style
In Memoriam
Robert T. Galkin ’49

From Rugs to Writing

In Memoriam
Randal P. Levenson ’68

The "TV Allowance" Inventor

Randal P. Levenson ’68, the TV Allowance Inventor obituary
In Memoriam
Stephanie L. Robinson ’87, ’88 AM

A Lawyer and Seeker of Justice

Stephanie L. Robinson ’87, ’88 AM, A Lawyer and Seeker of Justice obituary
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Hon. Theodore R. Newman Jr. ’55

A History-making Black Judge
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Thomas E. Erikson ’83

San Francisco Rock Photographer
In Memoriam
Image of Eli Wolff and his family.

A Disability Rights Pioneer

Elias Wolff ’00 devoted his life to making sure people like him could participate in sports, fully and joyfully.
In Memoriam
photo of Bill Reynolds in the ProJo office

The Shooter

Remembering a gifted basketball player and master storyteller
In Memoriam
portrait of Ray D. Leoni

Black Hawk Down

A pioneer in military aviation
In Memoriam
Image of a young Mari Ruti standing on a bridge in Europe looking backward.

Accessible Academic

English professor and prolific author Mari Ruti ’88 was—like the body of work she leaves behind—authentic, irreverent, and wise
In Memoriam
Image of Beverly Moss Spatt on the Brooklyn Bridge in the 1940’s

Preservation Pioneer

Beverly Moss Spatt ’45 helped save countless NYC landmarks
The Arts
Close-up image of Lowry Marshall

Theater Dynamo

Remembering professor and director Lowry Marshall (1944-2023)
In Memoriam
Archival black and white image of Jerome Sherman

Father of Sperm Banking

Jerome K. Sherman ’47 developed the technique that helped make the artificial insemination industry boom decades later.
In Memoriam
Archival black and white image of Galen Henderson tying a bowtie.

‘Galen Had Time for Everybody’

Remembering a physician who crossed all types of barriers
In Memoriam
Image of the late Pat Logue standing in the desert.

LGBTQ Legal Warrior

Pat Logue ’81 won some of the most consequential gay rights cases in legal history
In Memoriam
Image of Mulalo Doyoyo

‘What Could Be’

Visionary inventor Mulalo Doyoyo saw potential everywhere—and acted on it.
In Memoriam
Image of Eric Estes sitting on a bench on campus.

A Compassion for Students

Eric Estes, beloved vice president for campus life
In Memoriam
Image of David Egilman in his drs coat and a red background.

Battling Big Pharma

Expert witness David Egilman ’74, ’78 MD
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Tom McCormack ’54

Book Maverick

Tom McCormack ’54 turned St. Martin’s Press into an industry juggernaut
In Memoriam
Shay Youngblood ’94 MFA

Stories Well Spun

Shay Youngblood ’94 MFA read people as skillfully as she read books, holding their stories with care
In Memoriam
B+W image of Dr. Lundy Braun sitting at her desk

Racial Justice Scientist

Dr. Lundy Braun researched racial bias in medicine and its effect on patient care.
In Memoriam
Shekinah N. Elmore ’04

Fight Cancer—but Celebrate Today
In Memoriam
Image of Robert Coover leaning against a brick wall.

Postmodern Lit Pioneer

Robert Coover deconstructed the classics and predicted the digital age
In Memoriam
Close up image of Jan Tullis outside.

Love on the Rocks

Geologist Jan Tullis was a uniquely adored mentor to generations of students
In Memoriam
Archival image of Leon Cooper smiling.

A Physicist and a Humanist

Nobel Prize–winning physicist Leon Cooper saw science as a thing of beauty
In Memoriam
Archival image of Richard Foreman leaning on stage

Theater Maverick

Richard Foreman ’59 mesmerized the downtown NYC performance scene
In Memoriam
Image of Cecilie Richards sitting on a couch, smiling.

The Good Fight

Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards ’80 fought injustice of all kinds
In Memoriam
Archival close-up image of Harold Ward

Sustainability Pioneer

Harold Ward was an environmental studies elder, beloved by students and colleagues.
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