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‘Mary Poppins’ actress Glynis Johns dies at 100

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Glynis Johns, the British actress known for her role as feminist icon Mrs. Banks in 1964’s “Mary Poppins,” has died. She was 100.

Johns’ longtime manager Mitch Clem told CNN on Thursday that she died “peacefully” Thursday morning in Los Angeles at an assisted living home, where she’s lived for the past several years. She is survived by her grandson Thomas and her three great-grandchildren, Clem said.
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Sister Suffragette - Mary Poppins (Glynis Johns)

While i was sad to see her passing, i must admit i thought i remembered her dying decades ago. Her voice was a delight to listen to. I was surprised to learn (from her Wiki bio) that Send in the Clowns was written especially with her voice in mind. Lovely, although i never would have associated it with her, only Judy Collins. The Wiki page also informed me how long she had been in the entertainment business, beginning as a child. Wow!

Glynis Johns, may her memory be a blessing.

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‘Mary Poppins’ actress Glynis Johns dies at 100

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Glynis Johns, the British actress known for her role as feminist icon Mrs. Banks in 1964’s “Mary Poppins,” has died. She was 100.

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I loved that movie - hopefully she lived a good life!

David Soul, 'Beloved' Starsky & Hutch Actor, Dead at 80

David Soul, best known for playing detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson on TV's Starsky & Hutch, died on Thursday. He was 80.

His wife of 13 years, Helen Snell, shared the news in a statement with PEOPLE as she described Soul as a "beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother."

The actor "died yesterday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family,” Snell said.

“He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend,” her statement continued.

"His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched."

He certainly had a good career.

David Soul, may his memory be a blessing.

madrano wrote: "He certainly had a good career.

David Soul, may his memory be a blessing."

I loved him on Here Comes the Brides!

Julie wrote: "madrano wrote: "He certainly had a good career.

David Soul, may his memory be a blessing."

I loved him on Here Comes the Brides!"

Sorry, Julie. I was in the Bobby Sherman camp. :)

The Honeymooners' actor Joyce Randolph dies at 99
NEW YORK — Joyce Randolph, a veteran stage and television actress whose role as the savvy Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners provided the perfect foil to her dimwitted TV husband, has died. She was 99.

Randolph died of natural causes Saturday night at her home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, her son Randolph Charles told The Associated Press Sunday.

She was the last surviving main character of the beloved comedy from television's golden age of the 1950s.

The Honeymooners was an affectionate look at Brooklyn tenement life, based in part on star Jackie Gleason's childhood.

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Trixie Norton (Joyce Randolph) from The Honeymooners

It was neat to know she lived a good, long life.

Joyce Randolph, may her memory be a blessing.

Obituary: Robie Harris
Children’s author, educator, and free speech champion Robie Harris, best known for her stories about young children’s powerful emotions and her frequently challenged and banned books on human sexuality, including It’s Perfectly Normal, died in New York City on January 6. She was 83.

Robie H. Harris was born April 3, 1940 in Buffalo, N.Y., to Norman and Evelyn Heilbrun. She caught the writing bug early on, and in an anecdote she shared on her website, Harris said that she often told people she published her first book when she was in kindergarten. It was there that her teacher encouraged students to draw a picture each morning and tell the teacher a story about it. Each students’ works were then compiled in a book. “I named the book—my first book—Robie’s Stories. It was ‘published’ in June 1946,” Harris wrote.

Harris kept her writing habit throughout her school years, serving as editor of her high school newspaper as well as editor of her college yearbook at Wheaton College. She graduated in 1962 with a B.A. in English and soon after moved to New York City where she initially found a job writing reports for the United Nations. She knew she wanted to pursue a teaching degree and a friend told her about Bank Street College of Education. In 1966, Harris earned her M.A.T. degree from Bank Street and became an elementary teacher at the Bank Street School for Children, where she taught writing and later directed after-school programs in the school’s new Head Start program.

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It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris

It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends

Maybe a Bear Ate It!

It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families

Crash! Boom!

Thank you for sharing the link and story of her life. The part about first publishing in Kindergarten is precious.

Robie Harris, may her memory be a blessing.

Norman Jewison, ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘In the Heat of the Night’ Director, Dies at 97

Oscar-nominated film director and producer Norman Jewison, who steered the 1967 racial drama “In the Heat of the Night” to a best picture Oscar and also helmed such popular films as “Moonstruck,” “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming” and “The Thomas Crown Affair,” as well as film musicals “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” died Saturday at his Los Angeles residence. He was 97.

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The variety of productions for entertainment Jewison created are impressive. He appeared not to fear controversy, either, which was daring in the era in which he lived.

Norman Jewison, may his memory be a blessing.

Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of The Shangri-Las, Dies at 75

The 1960s girl group out of Queens recorded No. 1 single "Leader of the Pack."



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Here is a YouTube of her singing Brand New Key.
I know the song but didn't know what the singer looked like.
RIP, Melanie.

Melanie-Brand New Key -((Composer Melanie Safka))

I missed seeing the Mary Weiss obit until today. Who knows how that happens?

It seems pop music is taking its share of losses this month.

Mary Weiss and Melanie, may memories of both be blessings.

N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89

NEW YORK -- N. Scott Momaday, a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller, poet, educator and folklorist whose debut novel "House Made of Dawn" is widely credited as the starting point for contemporary Native American literature, has died. He was 89.

Momaday died Wednesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, publisher HarperCollins announced. He had been in failing health.

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House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday

Thank you, Alias. I just got online to add this death notice. While reading about his passing, i found the Wiki article mentioned something i had no name for--a Native American Renasissance in Literature. () Then i learned that Momaday was considered a sort of "Father" for that.

I have not read House but am now seeking it out.

N. Scott Momaday, may his memory be a blessing.

Deb, I read House Made of Dawn a long time ago. I guess it was pre GoodReads as I don't have a rating for it.

Neat, Alias. I see that it is written in a non-linear fashion, which is far from my favorite. Still, i have requested it from my library. At least i've been warned!

Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'first great triple threat,' dies at 91
Chita Rivera, who appeared in more than 20 Broadway musicals over six decades, has died, according to her daughter, Lisa Mordente. The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend created indelible roles — Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spiderwoman. She was 91.

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I marvel at the attitude from actors who create roles, usually on Broadway, only to not be hired when a film of that play is made. Rivera is an excellent example--Anita! Spiderwoman! Rose! Velma!

Perhaps that attitude is what helps them live so long.

Chita Rivera, may her memory be a blessing.

Richard Lewis, stand-up comedian and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor, dies at 76

Richard Lewis, the comedian who also starred alongside Larry David in HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. He was 76.

Lewis "passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles last night after suffering a heart attack," the actor's publicist, Jeff Abraham, confirmed to USA TODAY Wednesday in an emailed statement.

Last April, Lewis revealed on social media that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and had also undergone multiple surgeries for other issues over the last three years.

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Richard Lewis, stand-up comedian and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor, dies at 76

Richard Lewis, the comedian who also starred alongside Larry David in HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. He was..."

So sad - I liked his humor!

I wasn't aware that he was working but i still remember his terrific comic output, particularly about life in the '90s. I also liked the sitcom he was in, "Anything But Love".

Richard Lewis, may his memory be a blessing.

Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Dies at 102
The celebrated interior designer is remembered for her bold style and youthful spirit









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Iris Apfel was an American businesswoman, interior designer, fashion designer, and actress, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses.

Born: 1921, Queens, New York, NY
Died: March 1, 2024 (age 102 years)

I have seen web sites which have lauded the clothing worn by Apfel but had no sense of who she was &/or her career. Only that she was old & stylish (whatever that means to people). Now i know & can truly appreciate that her fame came when she was in her 90s. Good for her.

Iris Apfel, may her memory be a blessing.

I was aware of her in fashion mostly for the the big glasses she wore.

Juli Lynne Charlot, Creator of the Poodle Skirt, Dies at 101

Ms. Charlot’s creation merged seamlessly with the carefree youth culture of the 1950s, becoming visual shorthand for the entire decade.

What’s a nice Jewish viscountess to do when she has a title but no money, a party invitation but no clothes and a pair of scissors but no sewing skills?

Invent the poodle skirt, of course.

That, quite by accident, is what Juli Lynne Charlot did in late 1947, in the process creating a totem of midcentury material culture as evocative as the saddle shoe, the Hula-Hoop and the pink plastic lawn flamingo.

Ms. Charlot, a New York native who died at her home in Tepoztlán, Mexico, on Sunday at 101, had been a Hollywood singer before her marriage in the mid-1940s to a viscount, or British nobleman. Fashion conscious but hopeless with a needle, she stumbled by necessity onto a pattern for a striking skirt that involved no sewing: Take a large swath of solid-colored felt, cut it into an expansive circle, adorn it with jaunty appliquéd figures in contrasting colors, snip a hole in the center and pop yourself in.

The result, the embellished circle skirt, was ubiquitous throughout the 1950s, bought in droves by women and, in particular, adolescent girls. With its voluminous fabric that flared prettily when the wearer twirled, it was just the thing for a sock hop.

Over the years, circle skirts by Ms. Charlot and her many imitators came adorned with a range of figurative appliqués, often comprising small visual narratives. But because the garment’s most popular incarnation sported images of poodles, all such skirts came generically to be known as poodle skirts.

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Iris Apfel was such an iconic fashion figure. She'll be missed.

RIP Iris Apfel.

I think I might have had a poodle skirt at one time.

RIP Juli Lynne Charlot

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Juli Lynne Charlot, Creator of the Poodle Skirt, Dies at 101

Ms. Charlot’s creation merged seamlessly with the carefree youth culture of the 1950s, becoming visual shorthand for the entire deca..."

It looks like a Christmas tree skirt that she is wearing.

101 is an impressive age. My great grandmother and my grandmother both lived into their upper 90's.

Neat story about Charlot. I must admit i thought the circle skirts were just a derivative of those worn by female square dancers.

I well recall owning a couple of those skirts. Apparently i wore one my first day of kindergarten, as i have a photo of me in it. The next, however, only a couple of years later, was as a costume for my dance class. So, it appears the skirt was ripe for many uses from the beginning. I wonder where that skirt went? Under the Christmas tree?

Jill Lynne Charlot, may your memory be a blessing.

Julie wrote: "101 is an impressive age. My great grandmother and my grandmother both lived into their upper 90's..."

This bodes well for you, Julie. The oldest my ancestors got was a bit into their 90s, and that was g-grandmothers only.

Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

NEW YORK — Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday. He was 88.

Lawrence, whose hits included "Go Away Little Girl," died from complications due to Alzheimer's disease, said Susan DuBow, a spokesperson for the family.

Lawrence and Gorme — or Steve & Eydie — were known for their frequent appearances on talk shows, in night clubs and on the stages of Las Vegas. The duo took inspiration from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and other songwriters.

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STEVE and EYDIE sing SINATRA

Steve and Eydie were such great entertainers.

RIP Steve Lawrence.

Such a sweet looking couple. I really, really liked her.

Steve Lawrence, may his memory be a blessing.

David E. Harris, first African American commercial airline pilot, dies at age 89

David E. Harris, the trailblazing aviator who made history as the first black commercial airline pilot, has passed away at the age of 89. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, as Harris was a true pioneer and inspiration to many.

Harris, who began his career in aviation in the 1950s, broke down barriers and shattered stereotypes to become a respected and revered figure in the industry. His passion for flying was evident from a young age, and he worked tirelessly to achieve his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.

Throughout his career, Harris faced discrimination and adversity, but he never let it deter him from pursuing his goals. He was determined to prove that race should never be a barrier to success, and he did so with grace, dignity, and skill.

Harris’s groundbreaking achievements paved the way for future generations of black pilots, who have followed in his footsteps and continue to make their mark on the aviation world. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all those who were inspired by his courage and determination.

For a full bio, including instances of discrimination he faced--
I was particularly touched by the story about Harris and Urban League's Whitney Young.

This is a tribute from the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals--

And American Airlines offered these photos and thoughts--

David Harris, may his memory be a blessing.

Always sad to lose a trailblazer.

RIP David. E. Harris.

Thank you, Mr. Harris. Rest in eternal peace, sir.

Eric Carmen, Soft Rock Hitmaker Known for ‘Hungry Eyes’ and ‘All by Myself,’ Dies at 74

As a songwriter, Carmen’s hits also included “Almost Paradise” from “Footloose” soundtrack, performed by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson



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Such good songs.

RIP Eric Carmen

It's amusing that i didn't recognize the name but the songs struck a chord, so to speak.

Eric Carmen, may his memory be a blessing.

Malachy McCourt, Actor, Memoirist and Gadabout, Dies at 92

Playing the professional Irishman, he returned from Limerick to New York where he tended bar and appeared in soap operas and, with his family, scattered “Angela’s Ashes.”

Malachy McCourt, who fled a melancholic childhood in Ireland for America, where he applied his blarney and brogue to become something of a professional Irishman as a thespian, a barkeep and a best-selling memoirist, died on Monday in Manhattan. He was 92.

His death, in a hospital, was confirmed by his wife, Diana McCourt. Mr. McCourt said in an interview with The New York Times last year that he had a heart condition, multiple kinds of cancer and muscular degeneration.

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A Monk Swimming

Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland

Singing My Him Song

Death Need Not Be Fatal

So talented.

RIP Malachy McCourt

He lived a long life and enjoyed it.

RIP McCourt

Frans de Waal, Primatologist and Bestselling Author, Dies at 75

Bestselling author and Emory University primatologist Frans de Waal—credited by many with changing our understanding of both animals and humans through his popular, groundbreaking books—died on March 14, 2024. The cause was stomach cancer. He was 75.

From his groundbreaking 1982 book Chimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex Among Apes to 2019’s Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves, Emory officials said de Waal was a true pioneer. "It's difficult to sum up the enormity of Frans de Waal's impact, both globally and here at Emory," said Lynne Nygaard, chair of Emory's Department of Psychology, in a statement. "He demonstrated the roots of human nature in our closest living relatives through his studies of conflict resolution, reconciliation, cooperation, empathy, fairness, morality, social learning and culture in chimpanzees, bonobos and capuchin monkeys."

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Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?

Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves

The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates

Frans de Waal

I am not familiar with his work, so went to Wiki & learned that in one of his earlier books, "De Waal was first to introduce the thinking of Machiavelli to primatology, leading to the label "Machiavellian Intelligence" that later became associated with it. In his writings, De Waal has never shied away from attributing emotions and intentions to his primates, and as such his work inspired the field of primate cognition that, three decades later, flourishes around themes of cooperation, altruism, and fairness."

Interesting. What a well lived life.


Frans de Baal, may his memory be a blessing.