Correction: Greece-Obit-Makarezos
(AP)
2009-09-09 17:59:00 AP - In an Aug. 5 obituary of Nikolaos Makarezos, a senior figure in the 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Makarezos was sentenced to death for treason after the fall of the military regime — a sentence later commuted to life imprisonment.
Clarification: BC-US--Obit-Novak
(AP)
2009-08-20 03:14:00 AP - In an Aug. 18 obituary about columnist Robert Novak, The Associated Press reported that Novak's column identified Valerie Plame as a CIA operative and the investigation into that disclosure led to the conviction of I.
Correction: Obit-Walter Cronkite
(AP)
2009-08-05 21:19:00 AP - In a July 18 obituary of Walter Cronkite, The Associated Press, relying on published accounts including Cronkite's memoir, reported erroneously that "cronkiter" was used in Sweden and the Netherlands as a term for "TV anchorman." Olof Hulten, a journalism educator in Sweden, and Radio Netherlands Worldwide's Expert Desk say the term is unknown in their countries.
Correction: Obit-Wilson story
(AP)
2009-07-16 15:27:00 AP - In a July 14 obituary about Jean Sprain Wilson, The Associated Press incorrectly referred to one of her interview subjects as "Princess Grace Kelley." The name of the American movie star was Grace Kelly, and she later became known as Princess Grace of Monaco.
Correction: Obit-Blossom Dearie
(AP)
2009-02-25 22:56:00 AP - In a Feb. 9 obituary about the singer Blossom Dearie, The Associated Press erroneously reported her birthdate and age. She was born on April 28, 1924, not on April 29, 1926, and was 84, not 82.
Correction: Obit-Klenicki
(AP)
2009-02-04 20:32:00 AP - In Jan. 31 obituaries of Rabbi Leon Klenicki, The Associated Press incorrectly named the pope who visited Colombia in 1968. He was Pope Paul VI, not Pope Paul XI.
Correction: Delaney Bramlett obit
(AP)
2008-12-30 18:34:00 AP - In an obituary of singer-songwriter Delaney Bramlett, The Associated Press, relying on information from a publicist, reported erroneous information about recordings of the song "Superstar," which Bramlett co-wrote. The Sonic Youth version of the song was included in a 1994 tribute album to The Carpenters. It was not the most recent recording of the song.
Correction: Obit-Haskins story
(AP)
2008-09-09 00:15:00 AP - In initial versions of a Sept. 7 obituary for Hall of Fame college basketball coach Don Haskins, The Associated Press erroneously reported the surname of a member of Haskins' 1966 national championship team. His correct name is Harry Flournoy, not Floury.
Correction: Obit-Nathan story
(AP)
2008-09-02 17:28:00 AP - In an Aug. 28 story about the death of Israeli peace activist Abie Nathan, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Nathan had a meeting with Pope John Paul VI. Nathan met with Pope Paul VI.
Obit: Mustafa Khalil, Egyptian peace negotiator
(AP)
2008-06-08 16:16:00 AP - Mustafa Khalil, a former Egyptian prime minister who was an architect of the 1979 Camp David peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, has died. He was 88.
Three ?Star Trek? Luminaries Beam Away
2008-06-03 18:45:00 Alexander Courage, Joseph Pevney, and Robert H. Justman, three integral crew members of the original Star Trek television series, have passed away this week.
By: Geeks of Doom
Director Sydney Pollack Dead at 73
2008-05-27 07:57:00 Director/actor Sydney Pollack has died of cancer at age 73.
By: Geeks of Doom
Correction: Obit-Azcona story
(AP)
2008-05-21 19:50:00 AP - In a March 25 story on the death of Spanish novelist and scriptwriter Rafael Azcona, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Spanish Writers and Editors Society, erroneously reported that he died Sunday, March 23. Azcona's widow, Susan Youdelman, says he died Monday, March 24. She goes by the name Susan, not Susi, as given in the story.
Weekly Comic Book Pulls for 4-30 and 5-07-08
2008-05-14 14:23:00 So many books, so little time. So many, in fact, that Henchman21's WCBP is a two-parter this week. We start off here with his thoughts on his most recent acquisitions from amongst DC & Marvel's releases.
By: Geeks of Doom
Senegal Obit:Sonja Fagerberg-Diallo
2008-04-24 14:10:00 Source: H-Africa Obit: Sonja Fagerberg-Diallo By: Charles Becker I was deeply saddened when I learned of the death of Sonja Fagerberg Diallo last 5 March in the United States. She had always been fully committed to the policies of literacy in West Africa. Living in Senegal for over 30 years, she founded and ran for many years the NGO ARED (Associates in ...
Actor Charlton Heston Dies at 84
2008-04-06 21:59:00 The legendary screen actor famous for his roles in The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, and Planet of the Apes, died last night at his home in Beverly Hills.
By: Geeks of Doom
Scifi Author Arthur C. Clarke Dies
2008-03-20 04:31:00 Arthur C. Clarke, the influential science fiction author best known for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, died Wednesday in Sri Lanka. He was 90.
By: Geeks of Doom
?Rocketeer? Artist Dave Stevens Dies
2008-03-16 23:10:00 Comics legend and illustrator Dave Stevens, creator of The Rocketeer, died March 13, 2008, after a long battle with leukemia. He was 52.
By: Geeks of Doom
D&D Creator Gary Gygax Dies
2008-03-05 18:00:00 Dungeons & Dragons co-creator and father of the role-playing genre Gary Gygax has died at 69.
By: Geeks of Doom
Classic Movie Poster Artist John Alvin Dies
2008-02-11 17:19:00 Renowned movie poster artist John Alvin passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 59. Some of his best-known posters were for Blade Runner, E.T., Young Frankenstein, and so many more.
By: Geeks of Doom
?Jaws? Actor Roy Scheider Dies at 75
2008-02-11 14:19:00 Roy Scheider, best known for his role as Chief Martin Brody in Steven Spielberg?s Jaws, died yesterday afternoon in Little Rock, AK. He was 75 and lived in Sag Harbor, N.Y.
By: Geeks of Doom
Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead
2008-01-23 01:06:00 The actor was found dead today in New York City. He was 28.
By: Geeks of Doom
Hazlett: AP Obit No Big Deal, Lay Off Britney Spears
2008-01-19 00:00:00 The Scoop columnist Courtney Hazlett visited 'Morning Joe' on Friday (January 18), saying says it's common practice for the Associated Press reports to have obituaries ready, but because it's Britney Spears it becomes a big deal. Hazlett said it's co
AP to Spears: Your Obit’s Ready! Spears Has “Mulitple Personali
2008-01-18 02:02:00 Wow, so much Britney news in just a matter of an hour. First, AP has written Britney Spears obituary already … just in case! “We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us that had the exclusive.”I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now.” Next, do you think that British Accent is a game Britney is playing for attention? Well you might want to reconsider. TMZ is claiming tonight that Britney Spears has a mulitple personality disorder. But what’s worse is the report claims that Spears has suffers memory loss from the condition and “has absolutely no idea what she did during the time she assumed that personality.” It gets worse. (more…)
Clarification: Obit-Tibbets story
(AP)
2008-01-08 22:26:00 AP - In a story Nov. 1, The Associated Press identified Morris Jeppson as the officer who armed the atomic bomb during the B-29 bomber mission to Hiroshima in 1945. The story should have noted that another officer, Navy Capt. William S. Parsons, was involved in the arming of the bomb.
Clarification: Hendricks Obit story
(AP)
2007-12-23 00:44:00 AP - In Dec. 21 stories about the death of roofing company executive Ken Hendricks, The Associated Press reported that Hendricks fell through his garage roof to his death. Hendricks fell off the top of a subfloor under construction over the garage.
Correction: Levin Obit
(AP)
2007-11-14 17:42:00 AP - In a Nov. 13 obituary for the author Ira Levin, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of a Newsweek book critic. His name is Peter S. Prescott, not Frescott.
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2007-11-11 21:55:00 nice obit, D-explains a lot to those of us who didn't know much about him,.
By: Daisy's Dead Air
Correction: Obit-Behr story
(AP)
2007-07-13 18:07:00 AP - In an obituary May 27 for British foreign correspondent and prolific author Edward Behr, The Associated Press erroneously reported that he wrote "The Artful Eater." The 1993 book was written by the American food writer of the same name, according to the book's publisher, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Correction: David Mason obit
(AP)
2007-07-11 22:43:00 AP - In a June 27 obituary for veteran AP correspondent David Mason, The Associated Press erroneously referred to a 1970 AP story from Cambodia as having reported raping by U.S. troops during the allied incursion against North Vietnamese communist forces there.
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Obituaries in the news
(AP)
2007-05-08 12:25:00 AP - Stylist and fashion guru Isabella Blow, a vibrant and often outrageous presence on the British fashion scene, has died, her husband said. She was 48.
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Early obituary for Tony Blair
2007-05-02 20:52:00 The Economist has just published an early career-obituary for departing British PM Tony Blair, in From Bambi to Bliar. He will be remembered most in the UK for rejecting the empassioned voice of the British electorate in embarking on a disastrous war in Iraq. His public epitaph will be able to choose freely from any ...
By: KuiperCliff
Obituary: A flawed hero
2007-04-25 17:27:00 Boris Yeltsin, the burly provincial politician who became a Soviet-era reformer, then the first freely elected president of Russia and a towering figure of his time when he presided over the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the demise of the
By: Get rich
Obituary: A flawed hero
2007-04-25 17:27:00 Boris Yeltsin, the burly provincial politician who became a Soviet-era reformer, then the first freely elected president of Russia and a towering figure of his time when he presided over the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the demise of the
By: Get rich
Obituary: Boris Yeltsin, flawed hero with a giant legacy
2007-04-25 08:29:00 Boris Yeltsin, the burly provincial politician who became a Soviet-era reformer, then the first freely elected president of Russia and a towering figure of his time when he presided over the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the demise of the
By: Get rich
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