Broadcaster -- via msn.com.
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.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Bud Palmer aka John Shove Flynn
Pioneer of the jump shot, and sportscaster -- via the New York Times. He famously called the Billy Mills Olympic victory in the 10,000 meters in 1964.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
George Francis "Shadow" Morton
Songwriter and producer -- via the New York Times. He also started the Shangri-Las, and produced JAnis Ian, Vanilla Fudge, and the New York Dolls. His big hits: "Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)" and "Leader of the Pack."
W. Watts "Buck" Biggers
Writer, novelist, and TV animation writer, director, producer; the creator of Underdog, as well as "King Leonardo and his Short Subjects," Tennessee Tuxedo, Commander McBragg, Klondike Kat, and Tooter the Turtle -- via the New York Times.
Manuel Rojas
Restaurateur -- via the L.A. Times. Creator of the delicious and enormous Manuel's Special and Hollenbeck burritos!
Harry Reems aka Herbert Streicher
Former porn star -- via the New York Times. Not really into celebrating that part of his life; in fact, he got sober and turned his life around.
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