Obituaries

T.D. Allman, Journalist and Miami Historian, 1944–2024

T.D. Allman, Journalist and Miami Historian, 1944–2024

Karim Masri, Iconic South Beach Restaurateur, Dies

Karim Masri, Iconic South Beach Restaurateur, Dies

Remembering O.J.: Simpson Sought Refuge in Miami After Murder Acquittal

By Alex DeLuca
Apr 11, 2024

Simpson settled in Miami following his double-murder trial. He became a staple in Coconut Grove before he was sentenced to prison for a Las Vegas hotel room robbery.
Jonathan Crenshaw, Homeless Miami Beach Artist Who Painted With Feet, Dead at 51

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 25, 2024

Jonathan Crenshaw died more than a year ago, but his death hasn't been publicly reported until now.
Rosa de la Cruz, Giant of Miami Art World, Dies at 81

By Douglas Markowitz
Feb 26, 2024

Along with her husband, Carlos, Rosa de la Cruz was one of the major forces in Miami's art scene, both as an art collector and philanthropist.
Vinny Agostinelli, "Irreplaceable" Maitre D' at Anthony's Runway 84, Dead at 77

By Nicole Danna
Jul 28, 2023

"Everyone loved him, and he knew everyone and made everyone feel welcome."
John Tovar Was the Architect of Miami's Music Scene

By Abel Folgar
May 30, 2023

John Tovar was instrumental in the national success of local outfits, including Nuclear Valdez, the Mavericks, Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, and the Goods, among others.
Rachel Knaus Grafe, Co-Owner of Knaus Berry Farm, Remembered by Miami Community

By Laine Doss
Mar 7, 2023

Miamians are sending tributes to the Grafe family.
Mira Lehr, Pioneering Miami Beach Artist, Dies at 88

By Douglas Markowitz
Jan 26, 2023

The eco-feminist artist was 88.
Versailles Restaurant Founder Felipe Valls Sr., 1933–2022

By Laine Doss
Nov 28, 2022

The founder of Miami's iconic Versailles restaurant has died at the age of 89.
XXXTentacion: An Annotated Timeline of New Times Coverage

By New Times staff and contributors
Nov 1, 2022

Below is a timeline of New Times XXXTentacion coverage, including Tarpley Hitt's interview exclusive published days before the rapper's murder.
Obituary: Al Crespo, Acerbic Citizen Journalist and Indefatigable Miami Gadfly

By Francisco Alvarado
Aug 23, 2022

A rehabilitated bank robber, Charles Albert Crespo was Miami's moral compass from the moment he launched the Crespogram Report in 2010.
Current and Former Miamians Remember Al Crespo (1941–2022)

By Francisco Alvarado
Aug 23, 2022

Read tributes from locals and expats who knew Miami's incomparable citizen journalist.
Miami Chef Howard "Howie" Kleinberg Dies, Leaving Behind His Barbecue Legacy

By Nicole Danna
Jul 25, 2022

He was a Top Chef competitor best known for his love of barbecue.
Caffe Abbracci Owner Nino Pernetti, 76, Has Died

By Laine Doss
Jun 2, 2022

Pernetti owned and operated the Coral Gables restaurant for more than 30 years.
Carlos Suarez de Jesus Was a Unique Voice in the Miami Arts Scene

By Anne Tschida
Feb 11, 2022

Carlos Suarez de Jesus would seek out the unusual and the strange.
Former New Times Art Critic Carlos Suarez de Jesus, Who Died February 3 at Age 61, Is a Forever Legend

By Chuck Strouse
Feb 7, 2022

Carlos Suarez de Jesus was a uniquely Miami renaissance man.
Fashion Designer and DJ Virgil Abloh Left a Lasting Mark in Miami

By Grant Albert
Nov 29, 2021

Virgil Abloh, who died at age 41 after a private two-year battle with cancer, was a fixture on Miami's culture and music scene.
Granville Adams, Employees Owner Partner and Oz Actor, Dead at 58

By Laine Doss
Oct 12, 2021

In an industry where people work and play hard, Adams was known for his professionalism and kindness.
Chef Nelson Fernandez, of Tur and Byblos, Dead at 44

By Laine Doss
Apr 15, 2021

The Colombian-born chef, who worked at some of Miami's finest restaurants, has died.
Kevin Kehoe, Sparky's Roadside Barbecue Cofounder, Dead at 56

By Laine Doss
Feb 24, 2021

Kevin Kehoe, cofounder of Sparky's Roadside Barbecue, died from lung cancer February 21 at the age of 56.
Miami-Dade to Name Street After Beloved South Miami Teacher

By Alexi C. Cardona
Feb 18, 2021

John Branstetter embodied school spirit, made Shakespeare fun, and rained encouragement on his students when they needed it.

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