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.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Casey Kasem aka Kemal Amin Kasem
Radio host, voice actor, producer, and actor; long-time host of "American Top 40" -- via ABC News. An essential part of American pop culture, his distinctive voice was the template for the cheery, earnest, crisp "puke voice" used in AM radio for decades. His cheesy "American Top 40" was a show we loved to hate.
He shone in early Roger Corman biker films ("The Glory Stompers," "Wild Wheels") and "The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant"; was the voice of Robin in the animated "Batman/Superman Hour" and lead role in the Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic (?) "Here Comes Peter Cottontail."
Most of all, though, he was Shaggy Rogers, the perpetually scared, perpetually hungry hippie/beatnik/slacker of "Scooby Doo."
Thanks, Casey. "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!"
He shone in early Roger Corman biker films ("The Glory Stompers," "Wild Wheels") and "The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant"; was the voice of Robin in the animated "Batman/Superman Hour" and lead role in the Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic (?) "Here Comes Peter Cottontail."
Most of all, though, he was Shaggy Rogers, the perpetually scared, perpetually hungry hippie/beatnik/slacker of "Scooby Doo."
Thanks, Casey. "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!"
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Svyatoslav Belza
Scholar, critic, essayist and TV host -- via direct-beauty.ru. He did much to popularize the arts in his region!
Yuri Kochiyama
Human rights activist -- via the Independent. After being interned as a Japanese-American during World War II, she went on to aid other movements such as black nationalism, Puerto Rican independence, and the anti-Vietnam War protests. Most memorably, she held Malcom X's head in her hands as he died.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Rik Mayall
Comedian, writer, and actor -- via the BBC. Best remembered in America for his work on the pioneering, anarchic sitcom "The Young Ones."
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