Seven Summer 2024 Obituaries

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Seven Summer 2024 Obituaries

Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, Donald Sutherland, James B. Sikking, Rep. Jackson Lee and Bob Newhart

Scott Holleran

Jul 22, 2024

(I pronounce this as ought-awnn-oh-meeyuh)

Obituaries

Scott Holleran

August 23, 2022

Three happily married legends recently died. They were masters of broadcasting, history and song. In showcasing their voluminous works of art, each were vital, romantic, cheerful, enduring and strong. There are lessons in their works and lives—genuine lessons for life—and this article skims the surface. The legacy these three leave is rare, astonishing …

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Obituaries: Terrorist, Author and Tina

Scott Holleran

June 15, 2023

Death of a Religious Terrorist The Unabomber died in prison. The anti-capitalist Unabomber can be remembered as a monster who was a religious terrorist; he is the embodiment of the nihilistic climax of the 20th century’s decline and a prelude to the West’s impending doom.

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Obituaries

Scott Holleran

July 10, 2021

Ned Beatty This fine actor played a variety of roles over the years. Of course, Ned Beatty portrayed the bumbling sidekick to the villain in Richard Donner’s culturally transformative film Superman: The Movie in 1978. He also played the lead in his own comedy series for television. In a performance for a part which was ahead of its time, he played a medi…

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