Graphic designer; master of the classic album cover -- via the L.A. Times. Editor's note: in 1975, I listened to "Wish You Were Here" at my friend Carl's house. No drugs, but between the music and the graphics, my life was changed forever. Trip-py . . . .
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.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Jane Lipstone
TV exec -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Had a hand in the success of series such as "In Search of . . . " and "that's Incredible!"
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
George Allen "Pat" Summerall
Athlete and broadcaster -- via the New York Times. Kicked an amazing 49-yeard field goal in a driving snowstorm on Dec. 14, 1958 for the Giants against the Browns. Two weeks later, he took part in "The Greatest Game Ever Played" against Baltimore, a sudden-death overtime that radically ramped up football's visibility as a spectator sport.
As a broadcaster, covered primarily football; worked with Tom Brookshier and John Madden. He was the familiar voice of Ace Hardware as well. A recovered alcoholic, which is nice for him and his family.
As a broadcaster, covered primarily football; worked with Tom Brookshier and John Madden. He was the familiar voice of Ace Hardware as well. A recovered alcoholic, which is nice for him and his family.
Jack Benedick
Warrior and athlete -- via the Denver Post. A double amputee, he was one of the first adaptive skiers.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Richard LeParmentier
Actor -- via TMZ. He will be best remembered as the scornful Imperial admiral who got Force-choked by Darth Vader in "Star Wars."
Mitchell Hooks
Artist and illustrator -- via mi6-hq.com. Best known for the vast amount of paperback covers, magazine illustrations, and movie posters of the early Cold War era.
Monday, April 15, 2013
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