Musician and member of Throbbing Gristle and Coil, as well as graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker -- via factmag.com.
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.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Christopher Dylan Shea
Child actor best known as the original voice of Linus in the Charlie Brown TV specials -- via Legacy.com.
William Hohri
Activist and writer -- via the New York Times. His actions led to at least token reparations for Japanese-American citizens interned in concentration camps in America during World War II.
Katherine Lipner
She saved Jewish children from extermination during the Holocaust -- via the Chicago Sun-Times.
Ingrid Pitt aka Ingoushka Petrov
One of the greatest film horror actresses -- via the Telegraph. Her sensual beauty and dark intensity made her the "Queen of Horror." Her real life was far more fascinating. She survived a Nazi concentration camp, she acted with Brecht's famous Berliner Ensemble, then she escaped from East Germany. After small parts in films such as "Doctor Zhivago" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,"a little TV work and and a significant role in "Where Eagles Dare," she hit on her claim to fame: the central villainess in "The Vampire Lovers":
Then "Countess Dracula":
On the strength of those two films, she earned her title, appearing also in "The House that Dripped Blood" and "The Wicker Man."
She went to other projects, including some "Doctor Who" series and various film and TV roles; she became a prolific writer as well. She was funny and charming and sexy -- of course, I had a huge crush on her as a kid, and still do. Thanks, Ingrid -- you had fun, and we had scary fun with you.
Then "Countess Dracula":
On the strength of those two films, she earned her title, appearing also in "The House that Dripped Blood" and "The Wicker Man."
She went to other projects, including some "Doctor Who" series and various film and TV roles; she became a prolific writer as well. She was funny and charming and sexy -- of course, I had a huge crush on her as a kid, and still do. Thanks, Ingrid -- you had fun, and we had scary fun with you.
Julien Giuomar
Actor in film, TV and on stage -- via Le Figaro. This busy, well-known character actor appeared in films such as "King of Hearts," "Z" and "Leolo."
Stanislaw "Steve" Kuczek
One of only 84 players in Major League history to bat 1.000 -- via the Poughkeepsie Journal. The story of his one remarkable at-bat can be found here.
Chalmers Johnson
An expert East Asia scholar also noted for his exacting critique of what he perceived to be America's decline as a democracy -- via the L.A. Times.
Danny McDevitt
MLB pitcher -- via the L.A. Times. He was the starting pitcher for the last game the Brooklyn Dodgers played at Ebbets Field.
Albert "Little Smokey" Smothers
Chicago blues guitarist -- via AP. He played with Howlin' Wolf and Little Walter; he mentored Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishop.
Albert "Gentleman June" Gardner
Prominent New Orleans drummer -- via the Louisiana Weekly. He backed Sam Cooke from 1960 to 1964. Remember Lee Dorsey's original version of "Working in the Coal Mine"? That's June handling the rhythm.
Pamela Elizabeth Lane
Stage actress -- via the Guardian. She was the first wife of playwright John Osborne, and served as the model for Alison in "Look Back in Anger."
George O'Malley
Director of Colorado State Parks -- via the Denver Post. He established more than 140,000 acres of park land.
Christian Pruchnic
Manager of disaster preparedness for Qwest -- via the Denver Post. A redoubtable traveler and climber, he died ice climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Chuck Davis
Broadcaster, writer and educator -- via the The Province. An expert on the history of Vancouver . . .
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