The man who will be forever known as the Munchkin Coroner in "The Wizard of Oz" -- via the First Coast News
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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.
Friday, April 9, 2010
George Nissen
He invented the trampoline! Via International Gymnast Magazine. Plus, he was an Iowa boy, born 25 miles from where I was. Good things come from the Hawkeye State.
Malcom McLaren
The magnificently outrageous architect of punk -- he managed (if anyone could) the Sex Pistols -- via the Times of London, the New York Times, and the Guardian
James Aubrey
British actor best remembered for his role in the Peter Brook's film adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" -- via The Stage
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Sally McVey
A very Boulder obituary -- it shows that we can have a sense of humor about those we loved, and the transition from life to . . . what lies beyond, if anything. Sally sounds like she was a great human being who made a significant contribution to the universe and those around her. Via the Daily Camera
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wilma Mankiller
Cherokee chief fought tirelessly for the rights of women and of Native Americans -- via the Oklahoman
Corin Redgrave
Actor and member of theatrical dynasty; he suffered a lack of attention (and paying jobs) as a consequence of his political activism -- via the Telegraph and the Guardian
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Craig Noel
Founding director of San Diego's Old Globe Theater, one of America's great thespian companies -- via the L.A. Times. He helped mount important productions such as Sondheim's "Into the Woods," and several August Wilson works.
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