Inventor of the Breathalyzer -- via the BBC.
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, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Ned Wertimer
Actor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. Best remembered for his role as Ralph the Doorman on the TV sitcom "The Jeffersons."
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Edward P. Melia
Pediatrician and public health official -- via the Sacramento Bee. He worked hard to get quality health care to the poor, especially children and pregnant women.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Michael Winner
Director -- via the L.A. Times. He will be best remembered for his "Death Wish" films, and other efforts with Charles Bronson.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Claude Nobs
Founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival -- via the New York Times. Also, the "funky Claude" of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water."
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Earl Weaver
Hall of Fame manager of the Baltimore Orioles -- via the Baltimore Sun. A brilliant, exciting, and funny leader whose strategic gifts were off the charts. Known for his gruff behavior, constant conflicts with umpires, and flamboyant and obscene patter. Thrown out of a record 91 major league games.
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