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, December 8, 2011
Stanley Ned Rosenbaum
Professor of Jewish Studies -- via the Eulogizer. Written by the wonderful Alan D. Abbey!
Robert Spiegel
Professor -- via the Washington Post. The quirky obituary his son composed went viral and lightened the hearts of many. Here's a link to the original on legacy.com --
Roger Crouch
Anti-bullying campaigner -- via the Daily Mail. His teenaged son killed himself after suffering from homophobic bullying. Crouch fought to prevent further tragedies such as this. Unfortunately, Roger succumbed to the urge to kill himself as well. Rest in peace.
Partap Sharma
"Playwright, novelist, children's book writer, commentator, actor and documentary filmmaker" -- via indiantelevision.com.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Harry Morgan aka Harry Bratsburg
Brilliant character actor in film and television, and on stage -- via the New York Times. He was in the original cast of Clifford Odets' "Golden Boy" in 1937. He went on to many supporting roles in films, notably in "The Ox-Bow Incident." He went on to appear in early TV sitcoms such as "December Bride" and "Pete & Gladys." He will be best remembered for playing Joe Friday's sidekick Bill Gannon on "Dragnet," and Col. Potter for many years on "M*A*S*H."
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hubert Sumlin
Blues guitarist and singer -- via Billboard. An iconic performer known primarily for his work with Howlin' Wolf.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Judy Lewis
Actress and psychologist -- via the New York Times. The secret love child of Loretta Young and Clark Gable.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Alan Sues
Comedian and actor -- via the New York Times. Best known for his membership in the cast of TV's "Laugh-In."
Bill McKinney
Actor -- via E Online. Best known for playing villains and crazy guys in such movies as "Deliverance," "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," "The Outlaw Josey Wales," and numerous Clint Eastwood films.
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