In Remembrance...2008

[Truth Seeker]

Sculptor Robert Graham, whose massive bronze works mark civic monuments across America, including the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, has died at 70.

In Remembrance.

 

[Truth Seeker]

Hillary Waugh, prolific mystery writer, dies at 88

Novelist Hillary Waugh, whose prolific career introduced generations of mystery readers to small-town intrigue and police techniques rooted in real investigations, has died in Connecticut. He was 88.

In Remembrance.

 

[Truth Seeker]

Former UFC Fighter Justin Eilers Shot and Killed

Former UFC fighter Justin Eilers is dead after a single gunshot to the chest on Christmas night.

Police were called to an Idaho residence on Christmas night after receiving a domestic disturbance call. They arrived at 10:44 p.m., finding Eilers unconscious on the floor. Attempts to revive the MMA fighter were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In Remembrance.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Playwright Dale Wasserman, who wrote over 75 scripts for television, the stage, and the movies, including Man of La Mancha and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, died this weekend. He was 94.

 

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Delaney Bramlett, a singer, songwriter, and producer who worked with George Harrison and Eric Clapton, among others, died last Saturday of complications from gall bladder surgery. He was 69.

With his then wife, Bonnie Lynn, Bramlett was a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, who were best known for the song "Never Ending Song of Love". He also co-wrote "Superstar" (the Carpenters song) and "Let It Rain" with Clapton.

 

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Ann Savage, who played femme fatales in 1940s films noirs (most notably Detour). died on Christmas. She was 87.

 

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George Francis, the oldest man in the United States, died last Saturday. He was 112.

 

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Grammy winning jazz musician Freddie Hubbard, whose style influenced a generation of trumpet players, died yesterday. He was 70.

 

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French fashion designer Ted Lapidus, who came up with the unisex look, died yesterday of pulmonary problems. He was 79.

 

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Avant-guarde artist, performer, writer, producer, and publisher Willoughby Sharp died December 17 of throat cancer. He was 72.

Sharp was publisher of the widely respected art magazine Avalanche and ran an art gallery. His video works can be seen in major museums around the world.