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, June 22, 2010
John Ferrugio
Pan Am in-flight director was the hero of Flight 93 in September, 1970, helping to evacuate all 170 passengers and crew before terrorists exploded their hijacked plane -- via the Boston Globe
Monday, June 21, 2010
Larry Jon Wilson
Singer, songwriter and musician you've probably not heard of. Why? Because he wouldn't compromise. Via the Tennessean
Chris Sievey
Very interesting comic, musician and writer best known for his papier-mache-headed persona, Frank Sidebottom -- via the BBC
Daisy D'Ora
German silent film star and noted beauty later became diplomat's wife, started home for children -- via Mittelbayerische
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Rev. Nico Smith
The South African government wouldn't stop its policy of apartheid. His religion wouldn't stand up against it.What did this minister do? Left his denomination. Moved with his family into a black township. He wasn't content to protest, or even stand witness to injustice. He placed himself in its path. A brave man. Via AP
Nestor Bedolido
Philippine journalist -- via the New York Times. Third reporter killed in a week there -- what the hell is going on?
Saturday, June 19, 2010
James "Pugs" Pugliano
Pugliano, top right, in a publicity photo from 1968.
Rock drummer was a member of The Jaggerz, who had a hit with "The Rapper" -- via groups.google.com/group/alt.obituaries and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Friday, June 18, 2010
Ronald Neame
British director, cinematographer and screenwriter -- via groups.google.com/group/alt.obituaries and the BBC. He directed such films as "Tunes of Glory," "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Hopscotch"; he co-wrote for Noel Coward and David Lean on "This Happy Breed," "Blithe Spirit," "Great Expectations" and "Brief Encounter." A great contributor to the world of film.
Elzbieta Czyzewska
Brilliant Polish actress whose career was derailed due to governmental interference, bad luck -- via the New York Times
Thursday, June 17, 2010
David Soggot
Anti-apartheid lawyer defended victims of injustice in Namibia -- including Biko; via the Independent
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