Radio host; lyricist, producer of the "Macarena" -- via the Miami Herald.
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.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Ray Colllins
Original vocalist for the Mothers of Invention -- via Variety. He started off as a falsetto back-up singer for doo-wop groups. In 1964, he formed the Soul Giants with Zappa, Jimmy Carl Black, and Roy Estrada. They quickly became the Mothers. Roy sang lead on "Freak Out!", "Absolutely Free," and my personal fave, "Cruising with Ruben & the Jets." Zappa's comic focus rubbed Collins the wrong way and he split the band.
Jerri Bird aka Jerine Bettybea Newhouse Bird
Peace activist and facilitator -- via the Washington Post.
Charles Durning
Honored actor in film, on TV and on stage -- via the Washington Post. A former boxer, he survived both D-Day and the massacre at Malmedy in World War II. Greatest stage work includes "That Championship Season," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Death of a Salesman," and "Inherit the Wind." TV: "Evening Shade," "Rescue Me," "Attica," "Queen of the Stardust Ballroom." Film: "The Sting," "Home for the Holidays," "Dog Day Afternoon," "Tootsie," "The Muppet Movie," "Hudsucker Proxy."
Monday, December 24, 2012
Jack Klugman
Actor -- via the New York Times. A stronger precis than you might expect; he appeared in "Days of Wine and Roses," "12 Angry Men," and "Gypsy"; and he did his share of anthology television, including "Playhouse 90," "Kraft Television Theatre," and "Naked City"; and he tied Burgess Meredith for the most starring roles on "The Twilight Zone" (4). He will still be typed as TV's Oscar Madison on "The Odd Couple" and Quincy, M.E.
Frank Beardsley
Chief warrant officer; patriarch of large family noted in "Yours, Mine, and Ours" -- via the New York Times.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Bob Munden
The fastest man with a gun who ever lived; sharpshooter and quick-draw artist -- via the Montana Standard.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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