By many accounts, two great men died today (although, for some, one of them died tomorrow). Arthur C. Clarke has retired from this material life, with nary a shower of stars to mark his passing. Anthony Minghella, well known for directing The English Patient (among other things), fell prey to complications following surgery ( Read more... )

Willie died today, October 1st, 2007, around 11:30 AM ( Read more... )