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, December 7, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Jamiluddin Aali
Poet, critic, playwright, essayist, columnist, and scholar -- via the Express Tribune. AKA Nawabzada Mirza Jamiluddin Ahmed Khan.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Robert Loggia
Actor and director -- via Variety. AKA Salvatore Loggia. A great meat-and-potatoes actor who could do funny, serious, adventure, whatever you needed. Great in films such as "Jagged Edge," De Palma's "Scarface," and "Big."
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Gabriele Ferzettti
Actor -- via Variety. Best known for his work in films such as "L'Avventura," "Once Upon a Time in the West," "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," "The Night Porter," and "I Am Love."
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Norman C. Pickering
Engineer, inventor, and musician -- via the New York Times. A polymath who did much; he improved music playback technology to an amazing degree!
Ken Johnson
Former MLB pitcher -- via Yahoo Sports. The only pitcher ever to pitch a nine-inning shutout ad still lose the game.
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