Trumpeter -- via the New Yorker.
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.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Freddie "Fingers" Lee aka Frederick John Cheesman
Pianist and songwriter -- via the Northern Echo. He played with Screaming Lord Sutch, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Gene Vincent, among others.
Cliff Carpenter
Actor -- via New York Daily News. He worked on Broadway; he acted on radio for Norwin Corwin, among others, and was one of the Terrys on the radio adaptation of "Terry and the Pirates." His support for blacklisted actor Philip Loeb in 1942 led to his own blacklisting.
Judy Protas
Advertising copywriter -- via the New York Times. One of the best -- she did both the "You don't have to be Jewish to love Levy's real Jewish rye" and "candy-coated popcorn, peanuts, and a prize" for Crackerjack.
Yes, that is Malcom X. He loved the photo! |
Monday, January 13, 2014
Alexandra Bastedo
Actress -- via the BBC. May be best remembered for her role as Dr. Sharron Macready in the short-lived British sci-fi series "The Champions" (one of my all-time faves!).
Frank Marth
Character actor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Another often-seen supporting performer -- a solid, dependable artist!
Keiko Awaji
Actress -- via Kyodo News. Best known for her work in Kurosawa's "Stray Dog" and Mrk Robson's "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" -- via the Japan Times.
Keiko Awaji by francomac
Keiko Awaji by francomac
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Franklin McCain
Civil rights activist; one of the "Greensboro Four" -- via the New York Times. He and his comrades' attempt to desegregate the Woolworth's lunch counter via sit-in on Feb. 1, 1960 was one of the most iconic and effective protests of the era.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Bernard Glasser
Film producer -- via the Hollywood Reporter. The man behind such classics as "Return of the Fly," "Day of the Triffids," and "Crack in the World" (the last one of my faves!).
Susanna Pechuro
Activist, political prisoner, and historian -- via http://hro.rightsinrussia.info. An amazing story!
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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