Writer on the environment and architecture -- via the New York Times.
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.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Larry Hagman aka the Mad Monk of Malibu
Actor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Remembered either as a gleeful villain (J.R. in the TV drama "Dallas") or as a hapless, affable comic lead (Major Anthony Nelson in "I Dream of Jeannie"), Hagman
could actually act, as shown through his brilliant supporting performance as the translator for the U.S. President played by Henry Fonda in "Fail-Safe."
His mother was Broadway superstar Mary Martin. An epic partier, he later quit drinking alcohol and smoking (tobacco at least) and became a vegetarian.
could actually act, as shown through his brilliant supporting performance as the translator for the U.S. President played by Henry Fonda in "Fail-Safe."
His mother was Broadway superstar Mary Martin. An epic partier, he later quit drinking alcohol and smoking (tobacco at least) and became a vegetarian.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Pete La Roca aka Peter Sims
Drummer -- via Jazz Times. Played with all the greats of his time -- Coltrane, Mose Allison, Farmer, McLean, Sonny Clark, Freddie Hubbard, Rollins . . .
Gail Harris
Former MLB player -- via tricities.com. He is the answer to a great trivia question -- he was the last person to hit a homer for the New York Giants.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Erwin Suess
Musician -- via legacy.com. He was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; he played the accordion and led the Hoolerie Dutchmen.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
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