Fundraiser -- via CNN. A 19-year-old kid, dying of cancer, who raised 5.4 million bucks for a teenage cancer charity. Amazing.
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, May 14, 2014
Andres Carrasco
Molecular biologist who fought Monsanto over glyphosate, a harmful element of the one of the most widely-used weed killers in the world -- via the Times of India. Another great portrait and summary here from Dario Aranda.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
HR (Hans Rudolf "Ruedi") Giger
Artist and Oscar-winning designer -- via the Guardian. He created the famous look of the "Alien" films, and created much album art, including the controversial "Landscape XX" insert in the Dead Kennedys' "Frankenchrist" LP. A painter of nightmares, a creator of disturbing visions.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Billy Lenhart
Child actor; best known as half of the once-popular team of Butch & Buddy -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com. He died on Feb. 19, 2013, but his death was not announced until recently.
Naura Hayden aka Nora Hayden aka Helene Hayden
Actress and writer -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com. Her death on August 10, 2013, was only recently reported.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
Glen Stassen
Ethicist and activist -- via the L.A. Times. A noted innovator in implementing constructive, transformative peacemaking techniques.
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