Actor -- via LA Observed.
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, September 14, 2012
From NNYLiving: 'The new obit'
A nice, well-thought piece from folklorist Varick Chittenden on how the content of obituary notices has changed, and why:
Ron Taylor
Valerie and Ron Taylor. |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Bill Moggridge
Industrial designer -- via the L.A. Times. He designed the clamshell, hinge-lid laptop computer -- thanks, Bill! It works great, I really love mine! Good job!
Dorothy McGuire Williamson
Singer; one of the trio the McGuire Sisters -- via the Philadelphia Inquirer. Their big hit -- "Sincerely," in 1955.
Cesar Fernandez Ardavin
Film director and screenwriter -- via abc.es. His best- remembered film is the award-winning 1959 "El Lazarillo de Tormes."
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Albert Marre
Director -- via the New York Times. Best remembered for his helming the original production of "Man of La Mancha."
David R. Morrison
Writer, editor, and painter -- via the Joan O' Groat Courier and Caithness Express.
Jake Eberts
Film producer -- via the Guardian. The movies he worked on accumulated a staggering 37 Oscars.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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