Songwriter and producer -- via the New York Times. He also started the Shangri-Las, and produced JAnis Ian, Vanilla Fudge, and the New York Dolls. His big hits: "Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)" and "Leader of the Pack."
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.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
W. Watts "Buck" Biggers
Writer, novelist, and TV animation writer, director, producer; the creator of Underdog, as well as "King Leonardo and his Short Subjects," Tennessee Tuxedo, Commander McBragg, Klondike Kat, and Tooter the Turtle -- via the New York Times.
Manuel Rojas
Restaurateur -- via the L.A. Times. Creator of the delicious and enormous Manuel's Special and Hollenbeck burritos!
Harry Reems aka Herbert Streicher
Former porn star -- via the New York Times. Not really into celebrating that part of his life; in fact, he got sober and turned his life around.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wan Joon Kim
Wan Joon Kim, shown here with son Kirk and wife Boo Ja, is at far right. |
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Gerry Hambling
Great film editor -- via the Guardian. Among his creations: "Midnight Express," "Fame," "Birdy," "Mississippi Burning," "The Commitments," "In the Name of the Father," and "the Boxer."
Seymour Rosen
Manager of both the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Orchestras, and artistic director of Carnegie Hall -- via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Robert Relyea
Film producer -- via the L.A. Times. He assistant-directed on a bunch of classics: "Oklahoma!", "The Magnificent Seven," "The Great Escape," "West Side Story." He produced "Bullitt," "The Reivers," and "Le Mans."
Monday, March 18, 2013
Frank Thornton aka Frank Thornton Ball
Actor -- via the Guardian. A gifted and versatile comic actor who will be best remembered for his long-running role as Captain Peacock in the BBC sticom "Are You Being Served?". He also appeared in many classical roles, as well as films such as "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Bed-Sitting Room," Lester's "Three Musketeers," and "Gosford Park."
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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