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.
Oscar-winning film editor -- via Deadline. Won for "West Side Story," but an exceptional talent who cut interesting films such as "Suddenly, Last Summer," "Hell in the Pacific," "The Reivers," "Jeremiah Johnson," and "The Yakuza."
Former MLB outfielder -- via Michigan Live. Best remembered for his game-saving catch with the Indians against the Red Sox in Fenway on June 27, 1963, Dick Williams' eighth-inning fly ball snagged as Luplow toppled face-first into the bullpen.
Actor, writer, and director -- via Star Trek. Best remembered for two roles on the original "Star Trek" -- as Joe Termolen in "The Naked Time," and Hanar the Kelvan in "By Any Other Name."
Radio news legend -- via CBS New York. Working mostly for WCBS, he had beautiful intonation and delivery, a firm but friendly presence that serves as a model for other broadcast news people.
Independent film and TV producer -- via the Hollywood Reporter. The more you look at his resume, the stronger it is. He co-founded Filmways, and brought us The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Mister Ed." He could do popular and highbrow fare, achieving a high average of great productions out of his 37 credits. He produced Peter Brooks' magnificent "King Lear" with Paul Scofield. He produced "The Americanization of Emily," "The Loved One," "Eye of the Devil," "The Fearless Vampire Killers," "Ice Station Zebra," Peter Hall's "Midsummer Night's Dream," the Nicol Williamson "Hamlet," "Catch-22," "10 Rillington Place," "Save the Tiger," "Silver Streak," and "Jagged Edge."
