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, May 30, 2014
Matthew Saeed Muhammad aka Matthew Franklin aka Maxwell Antonio Loach
Champion light-heavyweight boxer who became homeless, then homeless advocate --via the New York Times. Abandoned at 5 by his family, raised by nuns; member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Spent his winnings, became homeless. After turning his life around, he became an advocate and spokesperson for the homeless.
