In Remembrance...2008

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Tributes pour in after Arkansas TV anchor's death

Flowers and candles piled up Sunday outside the home where a TV anchorwoman was found brutally beaten, as tributes poured into the Web site of the Little Rock station where her colleagues mourned her death.

Anne Pressly, a 26-year-old anchor for KATV, died Saturday night in a hospital. Her mother found her brutally beaten Monday after the journalist didn't answer her regular wake-up call. Authorities have said they have no suspects.

In Remembrance

 

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Tony Hillerman, author of the Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels, died yesterday of pulmonary failure. He was 83.

 

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Merl Saunders, a jazz and rock keyboardist who collaborated with iconic acts such as Miles Davis and The Grateful Dead, died last Friday from complications of a broken hip. He was 74.

 

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Delmar Watson, a child actor and news photographer, died Sunday of prostrate cancer. He was 82.

Watson and his siblings appeared in thousands of films in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

 

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Estelle Reiner, wife of Carl Reiner and mother of Rob Reiner, died Tuesday. She was 94.

Estelle was a jazz singer but is probably best known for her appearance in Rob's film When Harry Met Sally, when she said "I'll have what she's having".

 

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Gerald Arpino, co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, died yesterday. He was 85.

 

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Pulitzer prize winning author, radio host, and activist Studs Terkel died today. He was 96.

 

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Michael A. Baker, vocalist of Shadow Gallery, RIP.

From the Official website of Shadow Gallery - Press Release

"ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Shadow Gallery vocalist, Michael A. Baker.

Mike suffered a heart attack, Wednesday afternoon, October 29th, 2008. He was 45 years old.

Mike was a founding member of Shadow Gallery and for the past 16 years, helped shape the sound of the band with his magical voice. Additionally, he made many appearances on rock records around the world. Those who knew him best were moved by his gentle spirit, sincere kindness , fun nature and passion for both music and sports.
He was a warrior in the studio, a true professional. Mike was our friend, our singer and our brother. We loved him and will miss him enormously, but he will always be remembered in our hearts and through his music."

 

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Gerard Damiano, 'Deep Throat' director, dead at 80

Gerard Damiano, director of the pioneering pornographic film that lent its name to the Watergate whistleblower known as "Deep Throat," has died. He was 80.

In Remembrance.

 

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Oscar-winning producer John Daly dies at 71

John Daly, the British-born producer of 13 Oscar-winning movies including "Platoon" and "The Last Emperor" who helped launch the careers of many A-list directors and actors, has died. He was 71.

In Remembrance.