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Obituary: Hardy Grant, sculptor, dies at 77

July 11, 2015July 3, 2015 by Norah Booth

Hardy Ray Grant, 77, best known in Tucson as sculptor of the John F. Kennedy bust which he donated to the city of Tucson in 1964, died of heart failure June 26, 2015. Hardy was born in Texas but grew up in California with his mother after his parents divorced. His artistic abilities were noted …

Off With His Head: Sculptor Recounts Origins of Stolen Kennedy Bust

September 12, 2014February 8, 2014 by Norah Booth

OCCUPIED TUCSON CITIZEN The John F. Kennedy bust recently ripped from its Tucson Presidio Park perch after almost 50 years leaves a hole in many a local heart. Sculptor Hardy R. Grant, 76, says his sculpture was forged of materials intended to last 3000 years. He says it’s time he shared his story of how …