Peace activist and founder of the One World movement -- via the New York Times.
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, July 31, 2013
Frank Morriss
Film and television editor -- via the Hollywood Reporter. He edited such great work as "Duel," "Romancing the Stone," and "The Execution of Private Slovik."
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Eileen Brennan
Actress and singer -- via the L.A. Times. Ridiculously talented as a dramatic and comedic actress, as well as a vocalist, she never really got her due. Appeared to great effect in films such as "The Last Picture Show," "Private Benjamin," "Scarecrow," "Clue," and "The Sting."
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bernadette Lafont
Actress; one of the prominent players in French New Wave cinema -- via the Guardian. She appeared in Truffaut's "Les Mistons" and "Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me"; Chabrol's "Le Beau Serge" and many more; Eustache's "The Mother and the Whore" and on and on.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
JJ Cale aka John Weldon Cale
Songwriter, performer, and musician -- via CNN. One of the craftsmen of the laid-back "Tulsa sound," his songs are covered in profusion by discriminating artists everywhere.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
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