Poet -- via the New York Times.
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.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Oscar Hijuelos
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist -- via the New York Times.
Oscar Hijuelos in conversation with Mandalit del Barco from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Oscar Hijuelos in conversation with Mandalit del Barco from Ted Habte-Gabr on Vimeo.
Kumar Valavhadas Pallana
Character actor and vaudevillian -- via the A.V. Club.
The Rituals of Kumar Pallana from Opposable Thumb on Vimeo.
The Rituals of Kumar Pallana from Opposable Thumb on Vimeo.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Paul Rogers
Tony-winning actor -- via the Independent. Won a Tony for "The Homecoming"; originated the role of Sir in "The Dresser."
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Scott Carpenter
Astronaut, test pilot, and aquanaut -- via the New York Times. One of the original seven Mercury astronauts, Carpenter hailed from Boulder, Colorado. The park in his name in town sports a space-themed playground equipment, including a rocket-shaped climbing gym.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Andy "Handy Andy" Pafko
Former MLB outfielder -- via ABC News. A four-time All-Star, he was also in left field when Bobby Thomson hit "The Shot Heard 'Round the World."
John Stephenson aka August John Vercruyssen
Actor and voice artist -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com. Best known as the voice of Mr. Slate on "The Flintstones," he also voiced Dr. Quest on "Jonny Quest" for the show's first five episodes.
Kokontei Shinba aka Yoshino Keiichi
Rakugo storyteller -- via MSN Japan. A rakugo storyteller is a lone performer who relates long and complex comic stories. Kokontei Shinba is an honorific title, passed from rakugo master to rakugo master. This performer is the ninth to bear the name.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Bill Eppridge
Photojournalist -- via the New York Times. Most famously, he took the heartbreaking photo of Robert Kennedy dead on the floor of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Bill Eppridge - The Importance of the Still Image from Summit Series of Workshops on Vimeo.
Bill Eppridge - The Importance of the Still Image from Summit Series of Workshops on Vimeo.
Vo Nguyen Giap
Guerrilla and military leader -- via the BBC. I normally don't include warriors, but hey. This guy had no training, and terrible resources. Facing enormous odds, he first kicked France's ass and then America's. That's damn good work!
Phil Chevron aka Philip Ryan
Songwriter, guitarist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist with the Pogues -- via rte.ie. He wrote "Thousands Are Sailing" and "Lorelei," among many others! Although Shane MacGowan is the well-publicized, dysfunctional face of the group, Phil was really the anchor. Love you, man!
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