Category Archives: Just Passed

We Lose Andy Griffith

The man who epitomized small town Amercia
Posted on July 4, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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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Nora Ephron Dies of Leukemia at 71

Sad loss of a funny and talented woman and pioneering feminist
Posted on June 27, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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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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
Posted on June 6, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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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“Queen of Disco” Donna Summer is Dead

A generation that “loves to love you baby” bids her farewell
Posted on May 17, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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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Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84

The man who revolutionized haircuts and established an international chain of Vidal Sassoon Salons
Posted on May 10, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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Maurice Sendak Dies at 83

We pay tribute to the writer and illustrator
Posted on May 8, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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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