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.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Marian Slingova-Fagan
Activist suffered solitary confinement in Czechoslovakia -- via the Independent
Charles Benjamin Gittings Jr.
Activist fought prisoner abuses, especially those in the War on Terror -- via the Washington Post
Pius Njawe
Cameroonian journalist who fought corruption nad braved over 100 arrests -- via the Washington Post
Peter Fernandez
Actor, writer and director was the voice of "Speed Racer" and converted Japanese anime TV series into American hit -- via the New York Times
Hank Cochran
Singer/songwriter wrote many country classics, including "I Fall to Pieces" and "Make the World Go Away" -- via the New York Times
Vonetta McGee
Actress -- via the New York Times. Best known for her work in the "blaxploitation" subgenre, but a fine performer!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sir Charles Mackerras
One of the greatest conductors of the past 50 years -- via AP. I have listened to dozens of his recordings over and over, especially his wonderful treatments of Janacek. He really opened my eyes and delighted my ears! Thank you, Sir Charles!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Alan Hume
Cinematographer -- via MI6. Talk about a career! He started in film during WWII, pulling focus on movies such as "In Which We Serve." He did the David Lean Dickens films, then a lot of the silly "Carry On" series. Some Hammer horror fare, many episodes of "The Avengers," the Edgar Rice Burroughs sci-fi adaptations of the 1970s with Doug McClure, culminating with exceptional D.P. work in some of the best of the Moore Bond films, as well as "Life Force," "The Return of the Jedi," "Runaway Train," and "A Fish Called Wanda." Wonderful work! What a lot of anecdotes he must have had. All of his children followed him into the business.
George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees owner -- via AP. Here's the whole megillah from the NYT -- and a hilarious sketch from Steinbrenner's appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1990.
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