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, April 23, 2013
Basil Coleman
Stage, opera, and TV director; actor and teacher -- via the Guardian. He helmed the first productions of Britten's "Billy Budd," Gloriana," and "The Turn of the Screw."
Allan Arbus
Actor and photographer -- via the New York Times. He started as a fashion photographer, working in tandem with his then-wife, Diane. He later quit that profession and started acting, essaying a number of good roles, particularly that of Dr. Freedman on the TV series "M.A.S.H."
Brian Ackland-Snow
Film production designer; Oscar-winner for "A Room with a View" -- via the Times of London.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Richie Havens
Folk singer and guitarist -- via the New York Times. Although he will be remembered in shorthand as "the guy who opened Woodstock," Havens was an important bridge musically, starting off in doo-wop and moving into folk and protest music, who became an icon of world music and heartfelt, impassioned covers and originals.
Carmine Infantino
Comics artist, editor, and publisher -- via the New York Times. Greatly improved the characterizations of such superheroes as The Flash, Batman, and Adam Strange co-created Deadman.
Sara Montiel aka Maria Antonia Alejandra Abad Fernández
Singer and actress -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Huge in Europe, her three American films were "Vercruz," "Serenade," and "Run of the Arrow."
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Storm Thorgerson
Graphic designer; master of the classic album cover -- via the L.A. Times. Editor's note: in 1975, I listened to "Wish You Were Here" at my friend Carl's house. No drugs, but between the music and the graphics, my life was changed forever. Trip-py . . . .
Jane Lipstone
TV exec -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Had a hand in the success of series such as "In Search of . . . " and "that's Incredible!"
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