Comic actor -- via channelnewsasia.com.
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, November 18, 2011
From the Onion: Bil Keane death infographic
Yes, I know. I'm gonna burn for this one. I can't help it. It's funny.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Lee Pockriss
Composer and songwriter -- via the New York Times. In addition to writing many Broadway musicals, he wrote the hits songs "Johnny Angel," "Catch a Falling Star" and "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini."
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Shelley Hilliard
Transgendered teen -- via Queerty. Frighteningly, she seems to be only one victim in a recent rash of LGBT abuse cases.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Norton Dodge
Economics professor and top collector (and smuggler) of Soviet dissident art -- via the New York Times.
Evelyn Hausner Lauder
Cosmetics executive and advocate for breast cancer awareness -- via the New York Times.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Barbara Grier
Writer and publisher -- via the L.A. Times. Strongly advanced the cause and variety of lesbian literature in America.
Jimmy Norman
Songwriter and R & B musician -- via jimmynorman.org. His big hit was "I Don't Love You No More"; he wrote the full lyrics for Jerry Ragovoy's "Time Is on My Side."
Sickan Anna-Greta Carlsson
Actress and singer -- via Stockholm News. A recording star, film idol and popular figure on radio as well.
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