Actress --via the Guardian. A great character actress, often typed as sour or spinsterish, but really a versatile and intelligent presence on stage and in film and television. Her most striking appearance was as the heroine of Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom."
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, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Ruth Roberts
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!
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.
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