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.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Leonard Harris
Actor, novelist and arts and entertainment critic -- via the New York Times. His most memorable role was Senator Palantine in "Taxi Driver."
Wendell "Wendy" Ray
Broadcaster -- via the Register-Guard. Pretty sure he's dead this time -- his demise was incorrectly reported in 2004.
William "Stetson" Kennedy
Human rights activist, dissident, folklore scholar and author -- via the New York Times. He infiltrated and helped to dismantle the Klan.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
David "Honeyboy" Edwards
The last of the great Mississippi Delta bluesmen -- via the New York Times. In addition, he played with the legendary Robert Johnson, and was with him the night he died.
Collins "Coach" Lewis
A central figure in the culture of New Orleans -- via Louisiana Weekly. A historian, cultural preservationist, community leader, civil rights activist, proud member of the Spirit of Fi-Yi-Yi Mandigo Warriors Mardi Gras Indian gang and Tambourine and Fan, a drummer, singer and costumer.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Esther Gordy Williams
Esther with Smokey Robinson. |
Gun Hagglund aka Karin Gunvor Sjöblom Hägglund
The world's first female TV news anchor -- via alexwathen.com.
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