Pioneering paralympic athlete -- via Inside the Games.
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, July 29, 2016
Luc Hoffman
Ornithologist, writer, and activist; co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund -- via the Telegraph.
Zelda Fichandler
Producer, director, and teacher; co-founder and long-time artistic director of Arena Stage -- via the Washington Post.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Joe Powell
The dean of English stuntmen -- via the Telegraph. With over 100 films to his credit, he performed some of the most memorable stunts in film history -- including plunges in "The Man Who Would Be King," "A Night to Remember," and "The Guns of Navarone."
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Jack Davis
Cartoonist and illustrator -- via Bleeding Cool. Instantly recognizable, his work adorned MAD magazine and many other EC classics, and many other mediums as well.
David Beautiful Bald Eagle Jr.
Actor, dancer, chief; WWII code-talker -- via the Rapid City Journal.
Allan Barnes
Saxophonist; horn and woodwind player -- via BLAC Detroit. A founding member of the Blackbyrds, he created the memorable flute solo on their hit "Walking in Rhythm."
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Jerry R. Gregoris
TV producer, director, and writer; actor on radio and in film --via the Chicago Sun-Times.
Monday, July 25, 2016
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