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.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Robert Loggia
Actor and director -- via Variety. AKA Salvatore Loggia. A great meat-and-potatoes actor who could do funny, serious, adventure, whatever you needed. Great in films such as "Jagged Edge," De Palma's "Scarface," and "Big."
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Gabriele Ferzettti
Actor -- via Variety. Best known for his work in films such as "L'Avventura," "Once Upon a Time in the West," "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," "The Night Porter," and "I Am Love."
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Norman C. Pickering
Engineer, inventor, and musician -- via the New York Times. A polymath who did much; he improved music playback technology to an amazing degree!
Ken Johnson
Former MLB pitcher -- via Yahoo Sports. The only pitcher ever to pitch a nine-inning shutout ad still lose the game.
Setsuko Hara
One of film's greatest actresses -- via the New York Times. AKA Masae Aida. Best known for her work with Ozu ("Tokyo Story," "Late Spring"), and with Kurosawa ("No Regrets for Our Youth," "The Idiot") and Naruse ("Repast").
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