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, August 23, 2010
George David Weiss
Songwriter -- via the New York Times. He wrote some classics, such as "Rumors Are Flying," "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You," "Wheel of Fortune," "What a Wonderful World" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Satch Davidson
Former NL umpire witnessed history -- Aaron's HR breaking Ruth's HR record, and Fisk's game-winning shot in the 1975 World Series.
Edward Kean
The man who wrote "The Howdy Doody Show," and in the process invented the phrase "Kowabunga!" -- via Yahoo News
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Reggie McDaniel
A lively, and stylish, local radio personality and entertainment critic -- via the Denver Post
Jack Horkheimer
Planetarium director and TV host -- via the Miami Herald. His ubiquitous "Star Gazer" show, a short segment seen regularly on PBS stations. We remember him as the "Star Hustler" (they changed the title down the road)! With his gravelly voice, garrulous manner and bad toupee, he was easy to poke fun at. However, he did love astronomy, and inspired many people to "keep looking at the stars." Thanks, Jack!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Kenny Edwards
Singer/songwriter; original member of the Stone Poneys, and long-time collaborator with Linda Ronstadt and Karla Bonoff -- via kennyedwards.com.
Richard "Scar" Lopez
Co-founder of Cannibal & the Headhunters found fame with "Land of 1,000 Dances" -- via the L.A. Times
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Bernard Knox
An expert scholar of Greek classics who lived an adventurous life -- via the New York Times
Harrison Price
Research economist helped found DisneyLand, Disney World and CalArts -- via PR Newswire
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