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.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Svyatoslav Belza
Scholar, critic, essayist and TV host -- via direct-beauty.ru. He did much to popularize the arts in his region!
Yuri Kochiyama
Human rights activist -- via the Independent. After being interned as a Japanese-American during World War II, she went on to aid other movements such as black nationalism, Puerto Rican independence, and the anti-Vietnam War protests. Most memorably, she held Malcom X's head in her hands as he died.
Friday, June 13, 2014
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.
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