Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Frank Giering
Solid German actor -- via Reuters. He may be best remembered for his role as a psychotic killer in Haneke's original version of "Funny Games."
Deborah Jo White aka Jo Jo Billingsley
Former Lynryd Skynyrd back-up singer -- via the Cullman Times. She had a prophetic dream about the 1977 plane crash that devastated the band -- she later became a Christian minister and singer.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
John Ferrugio
Pan Am in-flight director was the hero of Flight 93 in September, 1970, helping to evacuate all 170 passengers and crew before terrorists exploded their hijacked plane -- via the Boston Globe
Monday, June 21, 2010
Larry Jon Wilson
Singer, songwriter and musician you've probably not heard of. Why? Because he wouldn't compromise. Via the Tennessean
Chris Sievey
Very interesting comic, musician and writer best known for his papier-mache-headed persona, Frank Sidebottom -- via the BBC
Daisy D'Ora
German silent film star and noted beauty later became diplomat's wife, started home for children -- via Mittelbayerische
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Rev. Nico Smith
The South African government wouldn't stop its policy of apartheid. His religion wouldn't stand up against it.What did this minister do? Left his denomination. Moved with his family into a black township. He wasn't content to protest, or even stand witness to injustice. He placed himself in its path. A brave man. Via AP
Nestor Bedolido
Philippine journalist -- via the New York Times. Third reporter killed in a week there -- what the hell is going on?
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