Actor -- via the BBC. Best known for his role as Lance Corporal "Joney" Jones in the British sitcom "Dad's Army."
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.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Elliott Carter
Composer -- via the Washington Post. A prolific avant-garde artist. His family bought insurance from Charles Ives, who encouraged him. He studied with Walter Piston, Gustav Holst, and Nadia Boulanger. Roosevelt was President when he was born -- Theodore Roosevelt.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Brian Cobby
Actor and voice artist -- via The Argus. Best known as the voice of England's "Speaking Clock" for decades. His was the voice that would give you the correct time when you called for it on the telephone.
John Hessler aka Big John
Former MLB pitcher -- via legacy.com. He pitched six games for the Astros in 1978.
John Cooper Fitch
Race driver and inventor -- via the New York Times. The barrels filled with sand at the off-ramps? Those are Fitch Inertial Barriers. To date, it is estimated that they have saved 17,000 lives.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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