Actor -- via the New York Times. Just a cowboy from Oklahoma with a Gable-esque bonhomie who did a ton of work, mostly in Westerns. I remember him as Ben Calhoun in "The Iron Horse" (co-starring Gary Collins and the aptly-named Bob Random); others will remember him from "Death Valley Days" and "Tales of Wells Fargo." A stalwart professional!
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, February 27, 2013
Gregory Carroll aka John Wayne Carroll
Singer, songwriter, and record producer -- via Badger Funeral Home. Sand with the Orioles on "Crying in the Chapel"; co-wrote "Just One Look"!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Mary Jane Philips-Matz
Biographer of Verdi, Puccini, and other opera figures -- via the New York Times.
Dave Purchase
Drug counselor who pioneered the needle exchange to save the lives of addicts -- via the New York Times.
Stanley Karnow
Historian and journalist -- via the New York Times. Best known as the author of "Vietnam: A History."
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Otis "Damon" Harris
Singer -- via Spinner. He was most notably a member of the Temptations, replacing Eddie Kendricks and performing with the group from 1971 to 1975. He sang lead on "Papa Was a Rolling Stone."
Wolfgang Sawallisch
Conductor and pianist -- via artsjournal.com. This self-effacing artist did not have marquee-level status, but his work with the Bavarian State Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, Vienna Symphony, and as accompanist to artists such as Prey, Hampson, and Schwarzkopf was stunning. A master of Richard Strauss, especially the operas, and of Shostakovich, Brahms, Beethoven, Schumann, and much more of the Romantic oeuvre.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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