Pianist and composer -- via the New York Times. One of the great jazzmen, he worked in many other genres as well, producing a body of work that rivals Ellington's. His incredible virtuosity, inventiveness, and enthusiasm made jazz a joy, and was part of the soundtrack of my childhood. I have a dozen of his albums; they keep rewarding new listens.
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, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Ian Campbell
Singer and leader of the Ian Campbell Folk Group -- via the Guardian. Trvia -- three of his sons were or are in UB40.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
David Schwenderman
Last full-time taxidermist at the American Museum of Natural History -- via the New York Times.
Emily Matlack-Hodges
Athlete, mentor, and spokesperson with the Special Olympics -- via the Sacramento Bee.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Jeff Millar
Writer for cartoons, notably "Tank McNamara"; film critic, humorist, and playwright -- via the Houston Chronicle.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Martin Richards aka Morton Richard Klein
Tony- and Oscar-winning Broadway producer; the guiding force behind the original production and revival and eventual massive success of Kander and Ebb's "Chicago" -- via the New York Times.
Jakes Gerwel aka Gert Johannes Gerwel
Academic and anti-apartheid activist -- via the Washington Post.
Maria Susana Flores Gomez
Beauty queen who died in shoot out with police -- via the Telegraph. This is eerily similar to the plot of a recent popular Mexican film, Gerardo Naranjo's 2011 "Miss Bala."
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dann Cahn
Film and TV editor -- via the L.A. Times. Best known for his work on "I Love Lucy," the first three-camera, filmed TV sitcom.
Diana Birkenfield
Emmy-winning TV and radio producer; an integral part of Jim Henson's creative team -- via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Robert Blasetti
Office manager, research assistant, gardener, Yankees fan -- via lohud.com. For years, he and his wife volunteered as clowns and balloon handlers in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade; he died in costume during the event this year. The grotesque circumstances of his death brought it to wide notice; however, he was a nice guy who gave back to people. So let's stay focused on that.
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