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.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Hugo Chavez
President of Venezuela -- via the BBC. Demon? Saint? Fit subject for Oliver Stone? All three? Don't know.
Chris Canavan
Actor -- via the Daily Mirror. Best known for his many background roles on "Coronation Street," on which he appeared for more than 50 years.
Monday, March 4, 2013
John Cheng Yeow Nam aka Zhong Yao Nam aka Ah Nan
Actor and getai compere* -- via sg.entertainment.yahoo.com. *Getai is a live song and dance performance held during the Ghost Festival; a compere is a master of ceremonies.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Bobby Rogers
Singer and songwriter; co-founder of the Miracles with Smokey Robinson, Ronnie White, Pete Moore, Marv Tarplin, and Claudette Robinson -- via Reuters. Wrote or co-wrote songs such as "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "My Baby," "What Love Has Joined Together," "One More Heartache," "That's What Love is Made Of," and "Going to a Go-Go."
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