Artist -- via the New York Times. One of the greatest, and most disturbing, painters of the second half of the 20th century.
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.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Joseph Hittelman
Doctor -- via jewishjournal.com. He advocated for affordable and accesible health care for the poor, so he was persecuted and blacklisted during the McCarthy era.
Tony Stevens
Dancer and choreographer -- via Playbill. Also, he and Michon Peacock began the taped workshop sessions for dancers that later inspired Michael Bennett to create "A Chorus Line."
Dick Dillon aka The Sky Rover
Radio traffic reporter -- via the Denver Post. He was our "eye in the sky" for decades; he also covered news such as the Big Thompson Flood, the '82 Xmas Blizzard and the crash of Flight 1713 in 1987.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Marketa Kimbrell
Actress, teacher and co-founder of the New York Street Theater Caravan -- via the New York Times.
Jerry Ragovoy aka Jordan Ragovoy aka Norman Meade
Songwriter, producer and arranger -- via the New York Times. He wrote some great soul tunes -- "Time Is on My Side," "Piece of My Heart" and "Cry Baby," to name a few.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Cornell MacNeil
Baritone -- via Minnesota Public Radio. One of the great baritones of the 20th century. Period. He will always be the definitive Scarpia for me, and an inspired Rigoletto, Iago and other classic roles.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Googie Withers aka Georgette Lizette Withers
Actress on stage ,and in film and TV -- via the Guardian. A beautiful and wickedly intelligent performer, she can be seen in such classic films as "Dead of Night," "Night and the City," "Shine" and "The Lady Vanishes."
Friday, July 15, 2011
George M. Ross aka George Martin Rosenkoff
Philanthropist -- via the New York Times. His persistence and funding gave birth to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
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