Actor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. The go-to guy for ethnic noblemen, Native Americans, alien commanders, and the like, this performer from Syria worked a lot and did a great job. He mat be best remembered as Kang in many "Star Trek" series. Hats off to a significant character actor.
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.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Mick Farren
Singer, songwriter, activist, journalist, novelist, and writer -- via the Guardian. A member of the Deviants, he also wrote some of the best work about rock in the past 50 years, including "Elvis in his Own Words," "Who Put the Bomp!," and many others.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Frank Morriss
Film and television editor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. He edited such great work as "Duel," "Romancing the Stone," and "The Execution of Private Slovik."
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Eileen Brennan
Actress and singer -- via the L.A. Times. Ridiculously talented as a dramatic and comedic actress, as well as a vocalist, she never really got her due. Appeared to great effect in films such as "The Last Picture Show," "Private Benjamin," "Scarecrow," "Clue," and "The Sting."
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bernadette Lafont
Actress; one of the prominent players in French New Wave cinema -- via the Guardian. She appeared in Truffaut's "Les Mistons" and "Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me"; Chabrol's "Le Beau Serge" and many more; Eustache's "The Mother and the Whore" and on and on.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
JJ Cale aka John Weldon Cale
Songwriter, performer, and musician -- via CNN. One of the craftsmen of the laid-back "Tulsa sound," his songs are covered in profusion by discriminating artists everywhere.
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