Master of strategy game Go -- via the American Go Association.
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.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Bill Tarmey
Actor, singer, and writer -- via the Telegraph. Best known for his long-running portrayal of Jack Duckworth on the British series "Coronation Street."
Robert W. Castle Jr.
Activist priest -- via the New York Times. He was the subject of Jonathan Demme's documentary "Cousin Bobby"; he later made some acting appearances in Demme's and others' films.
Roger Wood
Newspaper editor -- via the New York Times. At the New York Post, he coined the immortal front-page headline, "Headless Body in Topless Bar."
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Mac Ahlberg
Director and cinematographer -- via Variety. Directed several Danish "erotic classics," most notably 1965's "I, A Woman."
Friday, November 9, 2012
Major Harris
R & B vocalist -- via boston.com. Sang with many groups, primarily the Delfonics; his bit hit was "Love Won't Let Me Wait."
Bob Brunner
Comedy writer and producer -- via the Hollywood Reporter. He's the one who made Fonzie jump the shark.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
From the Telegraph: "In writing about death, all life is there"
Obit editor Harry de Quetteville on the new book of Telegraph obits --
Nina Klowden
Actress -- via legacy.com. She started in radio in Chicago, and played roles in such soap operas as "Ma PErkins" and "Backstage Wife."
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