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Tag Archives: Famous Deaths
Art Project “Famous Deaths” Uses Aroma to Capture a Celebrity’s Final Moments
The Sense of Smell project seeks to humanize important moments in history
For many of us, our experience with celebrities is limited to sight and sound. We see images of President John F. Kennedy standing at the podium and we hear Whitney Houston’s voice serenading us through the car radio. But smell … Continue reading
What Is A Coroner And What Does Their Work Entail?
An interview with Ken Holmes, former coroner for Marin County, California, Part Two
Today we conclude our conversation with Ken Holmes. Originally from Fresno, Calfornia, Ken began working with the Marin County Coroner’s Office as a death investigator in 1975. He worked there for 36 years, eventually serving as the elected coroner for … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged California, Coroner, Court Case, Death, Death Certificate, Famous Deaths, Ken Holmes, Marin County, Professional Advice
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Looking Back: Celebrity Deaths of 2013
From Roger Ebert to Nelson Mandela, 2013 saw a wide range of celebrity deaths
2013 brought us no shortage of social, technological and medical triumphs: we welcomed a Pope with modern plans, functionally cured a baby of HIV and watched California commit itself to environmental health via cap-and-trade. But 2013 also saw its fair share … Continue reading
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
Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84
The man who revolutionized haircuts and established an international chain of Vidal Sassoon Salons
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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
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Adam Yauch Dies Of Cancer, Cancer, Famous Celebrity Deaths, Famous Deaths
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