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, March 20, 2013
Wan Joon Kim
Wan Joon Kim, shown here with son Kirk and wife Boo Ja, is at far right. |
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Gerry Hambling
Great film editor -- via the Guardian. Among his creations: "Midnight Express," "Fame," "Birdy," "Mississippi Burning," "The Commitments," "In the Name of the Father," and "the Boxer."
Seymour Rosen
Manager of both the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Orchestras, and artistic director of Carnegie Hall -- via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Robert Relyea
Film producer -- via the L.A. Times. He assistant-directed on a bunch of classics: "Oklahoma!", "The Magnificent Seven," "The Great Escape," "West Side Story." He produced "Bullitt," "The Reivers," and "Le Mans."
Monday, March 18, 2013
Frank Thornton aka Frank Thornton Ball
Actor -- via the Guardian. A gifted and versatile comic actor who will be best remembered for his long-running role as Captain Peacock in the BBC sticom "Are You Being Served?". He also appeared in many classical roles, as well as films such as "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Bed-Sitting Room," Lester's "Three Musketeers," and "Gosford Park."
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Malachi Throne
Actor -- via trekmovie.com. One of my favorite character actors of all time, his presence was ubiquitous on '60s and '70s TV, where he specialized in playing villains and bosses. Top parts: Noah Bain in "It Takes A Thief," Commodore Mendez in the original "Star Trek" series' "Court Martial" double episode; and "False Face" on "Batman."
He was well-trained in classical theater as well; his excellent voice was put to use in many animated films and video games. He even tackled comedy once that I know of, playing a very campy, evil Ali Baba in the Chicago kids' series "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl."
He was well-trained in classical theater as well; his excellent voice was put to use in many animated films and video games. He even tackled comedy once that I know of, playing a very campy, evil Ali Baba in the Chicago kids' series "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl."
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Martin Hoffman
Painter -- via the Orlando Sentinel. Best known as the creator of the album cover for Blondie's "Autoamerican."
Lilian Davies aka Lilian Craig aka Princess Lilian of Sweden
Faithful companion of Prince Bertil of Sweden; they were not allowed to marry for years as she was a commoner -- via the New York Times.
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