Wrestler and actor; star of John Carpenter's cult classic "They Live" -- via TMZ. AKA Roderick George Toombs, the Hot Scot. Loved his goofy energy. Great fight with Keith David in "They Live" . . . and he also did "Hell Comes to Frogtown." Good 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.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Lynn Anderson
Country singer -- via the Tennessean. Best known for her hit "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden."
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Elaine Kent Oppenheim
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Danny Klega
Actor -- via the Los Angeles Daily News. AK Dusan Klega. Best remembered as Ivan the Cosmonaut in an episode of the TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island."
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Mario Sereni
Baritone -- via Slipped Disc. Had a 27-year career at the Met; best known for his performance as Germont in the famous "Libson Traviata" with Callas and Kraus, March 27, 1958.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Eddie Hardin
Singer and keyboardist -- via Ultimate Classic Rock. Replaced Steve Winwood when he left the Spencer Davis Group.
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