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, February 11, 2012
Peter Breck
Actor -- via the New York Times. Best known for his work on the TV series "The Big Valley," he was the protagonist of Samuel Fuller's "Shock Corridor" as well.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Roger Boisjoly
Mechanical engineer, fluid dynamicist and aerodynamicist -- via the New York Times. He predicted and tried to prevent the Challenger shuttle explosion. He was shunned and harassed for his integrity.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Zalman King aka Zalman Lefkovitz
Director, producer, writer and actor -- via Reuters. Your go-to guy for erotic film.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bill Hinzman
Actor who played the iconic zombie in George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" -- via the Beaver County Times.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Homai Vyarawalla
Photojournalist -- via the New York Times. The link below will take you to a documentary portrait of this extraordinary pioneer.
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/719/Homai-Vyarawalla/?pp=share
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/719/Homai-Vyarawalla/?pp=share
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