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.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Chris Hondros
Photojournalist -- via the New York Times. An incredibly talented, gutsy, determined pro.
Orrin Tucker
Bandleader -- via the New York Times. One of the last of the dance band leaders of the interwar period, he specialized in "sweet" jazz.
Tim Hetherington
Photographer and film director -- via the New York Times. The co-creator of the acclaimed combat documentary "Restrepo" was killed by mortar fire while covering conflict in Misurata, Libya.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Elisabeth Sladen
Actress -- via the BBC. Will remember her fondly in her role as one of the most memorable and durable of BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who's companions, the intrepid journalist Sarah Jane Smith.
Violet Cowden
Aviatrix -- via the L.A. Times. One of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, during World War II. Her amazing story is outlined in a documentary by two friends of mine -- Mark and Christy Bonn's "Wings of Silver: The Vi Cowden Story."
Monday, April 18, 2011
Kent Morrill
Early rock icon of the American Northwest, singer with the Fabulous Wailers -- via Oregon Music News.
Richard Tuck
Curator of the "museum of fun" Playland-Not-at-the-Beach -- via the Contra Costa Times.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Trevor Bannister
Comic actor -- via the Sun. He wil be best remembered for his role as Mr. Lucas in the British sitcom, "Are You Being Served?"
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Arthur Marx
Writer -- via deadline.com. His claim to fame might erroneously be seen as being the son of Groucho, but he was a talented and prolific writer, turning out books and writing for screen, radio and television.
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