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, November 27, 2013
Gordon Dooley
Trumpeter and bandleader -- via the Denver Post. I got to chat with him when I worked on feature story concerning swing dance and big-band music in the region. He played with Glenn Miller and Tex Beneke.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Georgina Anderson
Singer/songwriter -- via the Gazette.
http://www.morefm.co.nz/Georgina-Anderson-15-year-old-singer/tabid/96/articleID/9623/Default.aspx
http://www.morefm.co.nz/Georgina-Anderson-15-year-old-singer/tabid/96/articleID/9623/Default.aspx
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon
Professional wrestler; one of the stars of the now-defunct American Wrestling Association -- via Slam! Sports. One of our favorite villains to boo as kids.
Abraham "Mickey" Knox
Actor, screenwriter, producer, and novelist -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com.
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