Tuvan throat singer -- via Reuters.
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.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bernadette Lafont
Actress; one of the prominent players in French New Wave cinema -- via the Guardian. She appeared in Truffaut's "Les Mistons" and "Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me"; Chabrol's "Le Beau Serge" and many more; Eustache's "The Mother and the Whore" and on and on.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
JJ Cale aka John Weldon Cale
Songwriter, performer, and musician -- via CNN. One of the craftsmen of the laid-back "Tulsa sound," his songs are covered in profusion by discriminating artists everywhere.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Mel Smith
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Page Morton Black
Singer; best known for her iconic rendition of the "Chock Full O'Nuts" jingle -- via the New York Times.
Here's Miss Morton in one of the world's most disturbing commercials --
Here's Miss Morton in one of the world's most disturbing commercials --
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