Brilliant actress --- 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, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Phelps Collins aka Catfish
Rhythm guitarist was underrated funkmaster who played with James Brown, Parliament -- older brother to Bootsy -- via Cincinnati.com
Great obituary site found -- Life in Legacy
Here's a wonderful and educational compilation of information and links regarding the recently deceased. Check it out!
Harry Klein
Great British jazz saxophonist -- via the Guardian. You've all heard him, even if you don't know him -- he played on the Beatles' "White Album"!
Robin King
Author, illustrator, radio host, and voiceover artist -- via the alt.groups.obits and San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Mitch Jayne
Bassist of The Dillards -- via John Trout's Bluegrass World. Best known to most as the Darlings in "The Andy Griffith Show," The Dillards pioneered electrified bluegrass and founded the California sound that morphed into country rock.
David William
Former Stratford Shakespeare Festival director -- via lfpress. Here's a nice, thorough appreciation of him from the Telegraph --
Robert F. Boyle
Genius film art director worked extensively with Hitchcock -- via the New York Times
Robert Boyle Accepts an Honorary Oscar
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Robert Boyle Accepts an Honorary Oscar
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Frances Kuyper
"Cake lady" was innovator and pioneer in the decoration of baked goods -- via the L.A. Times
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