Acting great; poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, activist; a key figure of the Civil Rights movement -- via the New York Daily News.
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Rik Mayall
Comedian, writer, and actor -- via the BBC. Best remembered in America for his work on the pioneering, anarchic sitcom "The Young Ones."
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Hanna Maron aka Hannele Meierzak
Legendary actress -- via the Jerusalem Post. More significantly, even after losing a leg in a terrorist attack in 1970, she continued as a vocal activist for peace.
Friday, June 6, 2014
From Upworthy: How many died on D-Day?
A visceral art project shows us. Film by Finn Varney. For more info, go to thefallen9000.info.
The Fallen [Trailer] from Finn Varney on Vimeo.
The Fallen [Trailer] from Finn Varney on Vimeo.
Gustavo Lezcano
Harmonica player and music teacher; long-time member of the Miami Sound Machine -- via the Miami Herald.
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