In Remembrance...2008

[Truth Seeker]

"Enfant terrible" Robbe-Grillet dies

Writer and filmmaker Alain Robbe-Grillet, an "enfant terrible" of France's literary establishment who helped found the New Novel school in the 1950s, died on Monday aged 85, his publishers said.

In Remembrance.

 

[Elf Witch]

Phyllis A. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies and earned her top accolades from the Mystery Writers of America, died February 8. She was 104.

I had not heard this. As a teen I devoured her books. I own every book she ever wrote. She had this talent of bringing a seeting to life. While reading one of her books you flet as if you were actually there she painted such a vivid picture.

 

[Truth Seeker]

Edna's 'bridesmaid' dies at 100

Actress Emily Perry, who played Dame Edna Everage's sidekick Madge Allsop, has died at the age of 100.

In Remembrance.

*She is the lady to the left, in the picture*

 

[Jamdin]

The official site of Ben Chapman states that he died February 21, 2008 at the age of 79. He played the creature on land in Creature From The Black Lagoon.

 

[Truth Seeker]

'Green Berets' author Moore dies at 82

Robin Moore, a nonfiction author best known for writing "The French Connection" and "The Green Berets," has died after a long illness. He was 82.

In Remembrance.

 

[Truth Seeker]

Writer Stephen Marlowe dies

Novelist Stephen Marlowe, best known for a series of books featuring private detective Chester Drum, died Friday at a hospital after a long illness, his family said in a statement. He was 79.

In Remembrance.

 

[Truth Seeker]

William F. Buckley Jr. dies at 82

William F. Buckley Jr., the erudite Ivy Leaguer and conservative herald who showered huge and scornful words on liberalism as he observed, abetted and cheered on the right's post-World War II rise from the fringes to the White House, died Wednesday. He was 82.

In Remembrance.

 

[Jamdin]

Jalopnik reported that Boyd Coddington, world renowned tuner and hot rod king, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the age of 63. He was the founder of Boyd Wheels and the TLC series, American Hot Rod, centered around his customized cars.

Here's the Yahoo News article: Car-Building legend Boyd Coddington dies

 

[Truth Seeker]

Former Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles dies in Texas

Drummer Buddy Miles, who played with Jimi Hendrix in his short-lived group, Band of Gypsys, died at his home in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, his publicist said.

In Remembrance.

 

[Jamdin]

Jeff Healey died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the age of 41 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Toronto after a lengthy struggle with cancer. He was the blind musician and leader of the Jeff Healey Band (their biggest hit was Angel Eyes). Jeff also appeared in the movie, Road House. His first album in eight years, Mess of Blue, is scheduled for release on March 20 in Europe and April 22 in Canada and the U.S.