Author of fantasy novels -- via the BBC.
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.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Tura Satana aka Tura Luna Pascual Yamaguchi
Actress and force of nature -- via the Los Angeles Times. A WWII internment camp survivor, she was a nude model and exotic dancer, then an actress. Her signature role was Varla in Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" Her iconic portrayal of a blatantly sexual, violent and tough "bad girl" resonated through film history, informing many subsequent strong female characters.
Gary Moore
Blues and rock guitarist and singer -- via the Mirror. He will be best remembered for his many stints with Thin Lizzy.
Woodie Fryman aka the Fleming Flame
Outstanding journeyman left-handed pitcher in the majors -- via the Ledger Independent.
Eddie Fowlie
Film special effects man, prop master, location scout and troubleshooter -- via Westerns All'Italiana. More on his remarkable career from the Telegraph.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Jack McGinnis
Ardent environmentalist -- via the Toronto Star. His claim to fame will be his invention of the home recycling bin -- he was known as "The Father of the Blue Box."
Donald Carroll
Writer, publisher and agent --via the Guardian. The guiding intelligence behind the literary efforts of Quentin Crisp.
John "Zeke" Gardner
An important regional baseball player -- via the Portland Press Herald. In the uncertain economic times of the Great Depression, he chose to work in business and raise a family rather than try out for the major leagues.
Lena Nyman
Actress -- via the Swedish Wire. She will be best remembered for her roles in "I Am Curious (Yellow)", "I Am Curious (Blue)" and "Autumn Sonata."
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Stefanie Kowal aka Stefanie Cragg aka Diana Stefanie Staffin
TV producer, executive and consultant -- via the Hollywood Reporter.
Herbert H. Thomas Jr.
Waiter -- via the Lincoln, NE Journal Star. A very well written remembrance by Jeff Korbelik. A seemingly humble occupation, but as Thomas himself stated: "It's not difficult to be a waiter, but it's extremely difficult to be a good waiter."
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Film and television producer -- via KIVI-TV. A very successful person, known best for his creation of the "Grizzly Adams" franchise. He was also the guiding intelligence behind "In Search of Historic Jesus," "Beyond and Back," "The Lincoln Conspiracy," and "End Times: How Close Are We?"
Maria Schneider aka Marie Christine Gelin
Actress -- via Reuters. She will be best remembered for her role in the then-controversial "Last Tango in Paris" with Marlon Brando. In fact, her career was derailed by her misapprehension as a sex symbol, not as a serious actress, which she was. Later, mental problems and addiction marred her life -- problems she overcame. " . . .Tango . . .", "The Passenger" and "La Derobade" are three films that show her capabilities.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Margaret John
Actress in film and television -- via Wales Online. She will be best remembered in the role of the acerbic Doris in the sitcom "Gavin and Stacey."
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