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.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Mary Ellen Avery
Medical researcher -- via the New York Times. It is estimated that her insights into respiratory distress syndrome have to date saved nearly a million premature infants' lives.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Lowell Randall
Pioneering rocket scientist -- via the Washington Post. Never went to college; got a job with Robert Goddard as a flight engineer while he was laying carpet in his home.
Hideaki Nitani
Actor -- via the Japan Times. Appeared in films such as "Tokyo Drifter," "Underworld Beauty" -- and "Frankenstein Conquers the World"!
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