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, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Nora Ephron
Screenwriter, director, humorist, essayist, novelist, playwright, journalist and author -- via the National Post. Her big hits -- "Silkwood," "When Harry Met Sally . . . ," "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Julie and Julia."
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Judy Freudberg
Emmy-winning (17) for television, and for film -- via the New York Times. A long-time presence on "Sesame Street," she also co-wrote "An American Tail," "Follow That Bird," and "The Land Before Time."
Friday, June 22, 2012
Richard Adler
Composer, lyricist and producer -- via the Hollywood Reporter. With Jerry Ross, he created two of the top musicals of the 1950s -- "Damn Yankees" and "Pajama Game."
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Steve ben Israel
Performance artist; actor, comedian, director, drummer, anarchist-pacifist-activist -- via the New York Times.
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