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Category Archives: Just Passed
The Death of Film Critic Roger Ebert
A Life Dedicated to Loving Movies
Today’s headlining story of The Chicago Sun Times truly marks the end of an era: the death of beloved film critic Roger Ebert at the age of 70. Earlier in the week, on his blog, Ebert had professed to struggling with … Continue reading
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Tagged Cancer, Chicago Sun-Times, Death, Ebert, Ebert & Roeper, Film, Film criticism, Film Reviews, Gene Siskel, Illinois, Movies, Richard Roeper, Roger Ebert, Siskel & Ebert
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Bill Moggridge Dies at 69
Co-Founder of IDEO and designer of GRID Compass, the first laptop computer
I awoke this morning to the news in my Facebook thread that Bill Moggridge, designer of the first laptop computer, had died. I had no idea he’d had cancer, and I was shocked. As always, the unexpected news is like being socked. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Moggridge, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Design, GRID Compass Computer, IDEO
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Sally Ride Dies
A physicist, the first woman in space and president of her own company
Astronaut Sally Ride died peacefully after a battle with cancer. It was not revealed until her death that she had had a 27-year relationship with her female partner, Tam E. O’Shaughnessy, a psychology professor and a childhood friend. Sally Ride … Continue reading
We Lose Andy Griffith
The man who epitomized small town Amercia
Andy Griffith died this week. He was our guardian in the TV show “The Andy Griffith Show” and then our protector in “Matlock.” He played “Andy” in the Andy Griffith show for 8 years during the 60′s. Through his part … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Griffith Dead, Matlock, Mayberry, The Andy Griffith Show
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Nora Ephron Dies of Leukemia at 71
Sad loss of a funny and talented woman and pioneering feminist
I just heard Ms. Ephron passed away. I’ve always been such a great admirer of Nora’s. Being that we are gunning to launch our full website here at SevenPonds, I will offer some of my favorite quotes of hers in … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Nora Ephron, Obituary, Quotes, terminal illness, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail
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Legendary Science Fiction Writer Ray Bradbury Dies at 91
Grief and celebrity tributes pour in from around the globe at the literary giant’s passing
In 1941, Ray Bradbury earned $15 for his first paid short story — a noiry little piece called “Pendulum,” co-authored with Henry Hasse, and published in the pulp magazine Super Science. By the age of 30 he had already begun … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Death, Fantasy, New York Times, Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction, Stephen King, Writer
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“Queen of Disco” Donna Summer is Dead
A generation that “loves to love you baby” bids her farewell
American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, a.k.a. LaDonna Adrian Gaines, died today in Florida. The cause of death was cancer; she had been battling both lung and breast cancer. There has been speculation that particles from the 9/11 attacks were … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Death, Donna Summer Death, Famous Celebrity Deaths
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Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84
The man who revolutionized haircuts and established an international chain of Vidal Sassoon Salons
Related articles Famed Hair Stylist Vidal Sassoon Dies (myfoxdc.com) Remembering Vidal Sassoon (nytimes.com) Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon dies (bbc.co.uk)
Maurice Sendak Dies at 83
We pay tribute to the writer and illustrator
I sadly report that we lost Maurice Sendak this morning, who died of a stroke in Danbury, Connecticut. Somewhere, I have a well-worn copy of “Where the Wild Things Are” buried in a pile of books. It was a radical … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's Book Author, Death, Maurice Sendak, Obituary, Stroke, Where the Wild Things Are
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47-year-old Adam Yauch Dies of Cancer – A License to Ill
My personal inside view of the early days of the Beastie Boys and the music genre they helped create, “Hip Hop Rap”
I had no idea Adam Yauch, a.k.a. MCA, had been battling cancer, so it came as quite a shock to me this morning. He’s survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu and his 14-year-old daughter Tenzin. Having an intimate history with … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Yauch Dies Of Cancer, Cancer, Famous Celebrity Deaths, Famous Deaths
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Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau dead at 43
Authorities say cause of death was a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted
Junior Seau, a well-known retired NFL player who spent much of his career on the San Diego Chargers, was found dead today at his Oceanside, California home. Seau’s girlfriend, whose name is not currently being released, is the one who … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Gina Deboer, Junior Seau, Mary Nolan, NFL, Obituary, Pro Bowl, San Diego Chargers, Suicide
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Whitney Houston Dead from Unknown Causes
The legendary singer/actress autopsy and toxicology report underway
Whitney Houston, singer of “I Will Always Love You,” has died at just 48 years old from a suspected drug overdose. There were “no signs of criminal intent.” Houston has left an incredible legacy behind her, as the recipient of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aretha Franklin and Houston, Autopsy, Bobby Brown, Cause of Death, Cissy Houston, Death, Dying, No Signs of Criminal Intent, Teddy Pendergrass and Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston Dead From Drugs, Whitney Houston dies overdose, Whitney Houston on The X Factor
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A Voice That Will Remain in Our Hearts Forever
Etta James Passes at the Age of 73
Legendary blues and R&B singer Etta James passed away this morning at a Riverside, CA hospital due to complications from leukemia. After a long and celebrated career, in which she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won … Continue reading
Revolutionary Designer Dies at 105
Today, we remember the art of Eva Zeisel.
Eva Zeisel was a revolutionary ceramic artist and designer whose eccentric work changed the way Americans experience their homes and lives throughout a century. She died last month in New York City at the incredible age of 105. Ms. Zeisel … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Death, Design, Eva Zeisel, Museum of Modern Art, New York City
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Andy Rooney, 1919-2011
Remembering the life of a legendary news icon
After only a month of retirement, Any Rooney has passed away at the age of 92 due to complications following a minor surgery. For anyone who was a fan of his work in journalism or his weekly segment on “60 … Continue reading
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Tagged 60 Minutes, A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney, Albany New York, Andy Rooney, CBS, Celebrity Death, Colgate University, Death, Loss, Rooney, World War II
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Steve Jobs Dies After Battle with Cancer
The innovative Apple founder will be missed worldwide.
Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple, died today at the age of 56. Jobs will be remembered throughout the world as a visionary, the man who built the Apple company from a garage in Silicon Valley into the … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, California, Iphone, iPod, Jonathan Ive, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, San Francisco Bay Area, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook
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George Kuchar 1942-2011
Renowned San Francisco Underground Filmmaker Passes Away
Experimental film legend and inspirational director George Kuchar passed away on September 6th at the age of 69. He is survived by his twin brother, Mike Kuchar, who shared his apartment in San Francisco. Also a filmmaker of cult fame, … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Warhol, cult, died, Film, George Kuchar, influence, John Waters, Mike Kuchar, new york, Oklahoma, San Francisco, San Francisco Art Institute, Short film, Underground film
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The Passing of Burning Man’s Urban Planner
Rod Garrett, the Man Behind Burning Man’s Temporary City
Rod Garrett, renowned urban planner behind the annual Burning Man Festival, passed away on August 23rd at the age of 74. As Burning Man’s numbers swelled, well beyond the 20-strong gathering around a 1986 bonfire on San Francisco’s Baker Beach, … Continue reading
Robert Ettinger Passes From his First Life
A lesson on Nanotechnology, Singularity University, and Cryonics under the Redwoods
Robert Ettinger, the father of Cryonics, passed on July 23rd. For details on the cryonic process Ettinger scientifically proved possible (which involves slowly freezing the body, followed by suspension in a container of liquid nitrogen), click here. Life brings themes into … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryonics, Hash Trees, Merkle Trees, Nanotechnology, Ralph Merkle, Robert Ettinger, Singularity University
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Part of my Girlhood Memory Dies
Barbie doll co-creator Elliot Handler passes at 95
As if it were yesterday, I am standing in front of my Grandmother’s house when my Aunt Loraine hands me my first Barbie doll in a long, clear box. She’s a platinum blonde with a black and red ball gown … Continue reading
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