Journalist and historian, focused especially on film -- via Gay City News.
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, November 19, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Richard Robbins
Film composer -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Back-to-back Oscar noms for the scores to "Howards End" and "Remains of the Day."
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Herman Bank
Rocket scientist who invented the collapsible "suitcase" surfboard -- via the L.A. Times.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Bill Tarmey
Actor, singer, and writer -- via the Telegraph. Best known for his long-running portrayal of Jack Duckworth on the British series "Coronation Street."
Robert W. Castle Jr.
Activist priest -- via the New York Times. He was the subject of Jonathan Demme's documentary "Cousin Bobby"; he later made some acting appearances in Demme's and others' films.
Roger Wood
Newspaper editor -- via the New York Times. At the New York Post, he coined the immortal front-page headline, "Headless Body in Topless Bar."
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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