Mountaineer -- via the Guardian. The first man to climb Annapurna; the first to ascend a peak over 8,000 meters above sea level.
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.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Frederick Neumann
Actor and director -- via the New York Times. Best known for his work with the Mabou Mimes and Samuel Beckett.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Maria Santos Gorrostieta
Murdered mayor -- via the Telegraph. She stood up to drug lords, survived two assassination attempts, and the murder of her husband. When she was taken away to be killed, she successfully begged the gunmen to leave her daughter behind, saving her life.
She showed her wounds at a press conference in 2009, saying:
"I wanted to show you my wounded, mutilated body because I'm not ashamed of it... I am a strong and righteous woman, and despite my wounds, I'm still on my feet."
She showed her wounds at a press conference in 2009, saying:
"I wanted to show you my wounded, mutilated body because I'm not ashamed of it... I am a strong and righteous woman, and despite my wounds, I'm still on my feet."
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Ravi Shankar aka Robindra Shankar Chowdhury
Composer and sitarist -- via the New York Times. Not only a virtuoso, but an innovator who both opened the West up to the beauties of Indian classical music, and who experimented with form and collaborated with musicians from around the world. Through him, I began to see the diversity and depth ofthe the culture of the Indian subcontinent.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Susan Luckey
Actress -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Her two most memorable roles -- as the daughter of Billy Bigelow in "Carousel" and as Zaneeta Shinn in "The Music Man."
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Vasily Belov
Writer, poet, and dramatist -- via heraldexpress.com. He venerated fading rural culture and spoke out on ecological issues.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
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