She co-wrote "Meet the Mets" -- via ESPN. Darned if she didn't write "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game" and "I Love Mickey (Mantle)" as well!
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.
Friday, July 1, 2011
C.W. Whalen Jr.
Six-term Congressman -- via the New York Times. Why is he listed on Obit Patrol? He opposed the Vietnam War; he helped end the draft; he was a liberal Republican who wanted to eliminate social injustice, boost education and reverse urban decline.
Ron "Byrd" Foster
Drummer -- via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Worked with the Igniters, the Silencers, the Iron City Houserockers, and more regional combos.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Arthur B. Balinger
Actor -- via obits.dignitymemorial.com. A ubiquitous member of Jack Webb's acting troupe, he appeared in many Mark VII Ltd. TV productions such as "Dragnet," "Adam-12" and "Emergency!", usually as a captain or chief. Before this, he worked extensively in radio.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Maciej Zembaty
Writer, journalist, singer, poet and comedian -- via muzyka.interia.pl. Known promarily for his translations and popularizationjs of Leonard Cohen in the Polish language.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Elaine Stewart
Actress -- via the Hollywood Reporter. My strongest memory of her is in the role of Jane Ashton, Gene Kelly's erstwhile fiancee in "Brigadoon."
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