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Yvonne Craig has passed away
http://comicbook.com/2015/08/19/batmans-yvonne-craig-has-passed-away/
What a shame. The Batman show was a huge part of my childhood, and a genuine cultural touchstone. And Yvonne Craig was a big reason why it was so memorable. -
Tim Wilson, R.I.P.
Very sad to hear about the passing of singer/comedian Tim Wilson. I always got a big kick out of his wickedly clever tunes:
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RIP Lou Scheimer
Very sad to hear about the passing of prolific tv producer Lou Scheimer. His cartoons, from Fat Albert and Archie, to Batman and Tarzan, were a big part of my childhood. Ty Templeton has a great tribute here ( Read more... ) -
R.I.P. Kim Thompson
I'm sorry to pass on the word that pioneering indy comics publisher Kim Thompson has passed away. His work on The Comics Journal, Amazing Heroes, and countless groundbreaking titles for Fantagraphics Books has had a deep and lasting impact on both the industry and the artform. Deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. kim thompson, fantagraphics, obituariesLarry Hagman, R.I.P.
Mark Evanier tells a very funny and revealing story about his run-in with Larry Hagman. A great actor and a cool dude:
http://www.newsfromme.com/2012/11/24/my-larry-hagman-story/More on Joe Kubert
A short but sweet video tribute to Joe Kubert, from MTV of all places:
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/825558/joe-kubert-tribute.jhtmlDonald J. Sobol, RIP
The author of the Encyclopedia Brown books has died:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL2E8IG7RW20120716
Man, I devoured those books as a kid. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
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