Martin Pilkington, Stalwart of the Mac and Apple Dev Community, Dies from Cancer
(daringfireball.net)
Sad news, posted to his Mastodon account:
Sad news, posted to his Mastodon account:
Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art lead Viktor Antonov has died
(eurogamer.net)
Half-Life 2 art director and Dishonored designer Viktor Antonov has died aged just 52.
Half-Life 2 art director and Dishonored designer Viktor Antonov has died aged just 52.
The Prophet of Parking: A eulogy for the great Donald Shoup
(worksinprogress.news)
Professor Donald Shoup died on February 6th. M. Nolan Gray explains how his mentor changed political economy of parking, and cities themselves, forever.
Professor Donald Shoup died on February 6th. M. Nolan Gray explains how his mentor changed political economy of parking, and cities themselves, forever.
Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100
(apnews.com)
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died. He was 100.
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died. He was 100.
Streetsblog Mourns the Passing of Donald Shoup
(streetsblog.org)
Donald Shoup, the author of the groundbreaking High Cost of Free Parking and UCLA Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA, passed away last Thursday evening, February 6, 2025.
Donald Shoup, the author of the groundbreaking High Cost of Free Parking and UCLA Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA, passed away last Thursday evening, February 6, 2025.
David Lynch, Visionary Director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 78
(variety.com)
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Muholland Drive director, dies aged 78
(theguardian.com)
David Lynch, the maverick American director who sustained a successful mainstream career while also probing the bizarre, the radical and the experimental, has died aged 78.
David Lynch, the maverick American director who sustained a successful mainstream career while also probing the bizarre, the radical and the experimental, has died aged 78.
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
(theguardian.com)
Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island for more than three decades, has died at the age of 85.
Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island for more than three decades, has died at the age of 85.
Team 17 Co-Founder Martyn Brown Has Passed Away Aged 57
(timeextension.com)
We're sad to report that Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away. He was 57.
We're sad to report that Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away. He was 57.
Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
(pcworld.com)
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rickey Henderson, Baseball's Flamboyant 'Man of Steal,' Dies at 65
(nytimes.com)
Rickey Henderson, the thrilling and charismatic Hall of Fame outfielder who, with his signature crouched stance, blazing speed and unlikely home run power, was widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history, has died.
Rickey Henderson, the thrilling and charismatic Hall of Fame outfielder who, with his signature crouched stance, blazing speed and unlikely home run power, was widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history, has died.
Donald Bitzer has died
(computerhistory.org)
With sadness, we say goodbye to computer pioneer and 2022 CHM Fellow Donald L. Bitzer.
With sadness, we say goodbye to computer pioneer and 2022 CHM Fellow Donald L. Bitzer.
HowStuffWorks founder Marshall Brain sent final email before sudden death
(arstechnica.com)
The week before Thanksgiving, Marshall Brain sent a final email to his colleagues at North Carolina State University. "I have just been through one of the most demoralizing, depressing, humiliating, unjust processes possible with the university," wrote the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and director of NC State's Engineering Entrepreneurs Program. Hours later, campus police found that Brain had died by suicide.
The week before Thanksgiving, Marshall Brain sent a final email to his colleagues at North Carolina State University. "I have just been through one of the most demoralizing, depressing, humiliating, unjust processes possible with the university," wrote the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and director of NC State's Engineering Entrepreneurs Program. Hours later, campus police found that Brain had died by suicide.
Marshall Brain has died
(wral.com)
A North Carolina State University faculty member and creator of the popular website "How Stuff Works" has died.
A North Carolina State University faculty member and creator of the popular website "How Stuff Works" has died.
Marshall Brain has passed away
(wral.com)
An North Carolina State University faculty member and creator of the popular website How Stuff Works has died.
An North Carolina State University faculty member and creator of the popular website How Stuff Works has died.
A life that added up to something (Obituary of Paul Erdòs)
(math.osu.edu)
One of the most extraordinary minds of our time has "left."
One of the most extraordinary minds of our time has "left."
Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91
(nytimes.com)
Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in American popular music for more than half a century, died on Sunday in California. He was 91.
Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in American popular music for more than half a century, died on Sunday in California. He was 91.
Quincy Jones has died
(apnews.com)
Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.
Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.
In Memory of Stiver
(jetbrains.com)
On October 20, the original author of the Fernflower Java decompiler, Stiver, passed away after a long fight against glioblastoma.
On October 20, the original author of the Fernflower Java decompiler, Stiver, passed away after a long fight against glioblastoma.
Star Trek Writer-Producer Jeri Taylor Dies at 86
(deadline.com)
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.
Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79
(variety.com)
Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.
Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.
Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
(ktla.com)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.
Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies
(nytimes.com)
Michael Valentine, an electrical engineer, loved to drive fast in his MGB sports car. But in 1974, after a national highway speed limit of 55 miles per hour was mandated as a fuel conservation measure, he believed that a “holy war” had begun: speed-seeking drivers against police officers trying to snare them with radar guns.
Michael Valentine, an electrical engineer, loved to drive fast in his MGB sports car. But in 1974, after a national highway speed limit of 55 miles per hour was mandated as a fuel conservation measure, he believed that a “holy war” had begun: speed-seeking drivers against police officers trying to snare them with radar guns.
Remembering Phil Zimbardo (1933-2024)
(psychologytoday.com)
For nearly 20 years it’s been my honor and privilege to be a colleague, writing partner, and most importantly, a friend of Phil Zimbardo.
For nearly 20 years it’s been my honor and privilege to be a colleague, writing partner, and most importantly, a friend of Phil Zimbardo.
Lillian Schwartz, pioneer in computer-generated art, dies at 97
(nytimes.com)
Lillian Schwartz, who was one of the first artists to use the computer to make films and who helped bring together the artistic, scientific and technology communities in the 1970s by providing a glimpse of the possibilities at the intersections of those fields, died on Saturday at her home in Manhattan. She was 97.
Lillian Schwartz, who was one of the first artists to use the computer to make films and who helped bring together the artistic, scientific and technology communities in the 1970s by providing a glimpse of the possibilities at the intersections of those fields, died on Saturday at her home in Manhattan. She was 97.
Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
(arstechnica.com)
On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died at age 78 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died at age 78 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
We Are in Need of Renaissance People
(victorhanson.com)
The songwriter, actor, country/western singer, musician, U.S. Army veteran, helicopter pilot, accomplished rugby player and boxer, Rhodes scholar, Pomona College and University of Oxford degreed, and summa cum laude literature graduate, Kris Kristofferson, recently died at 88.
The songwriter, actor, country/western singer, musician, U.S. Army veteran, helicopter pilot, accomplished rugby player and boxer, Rhodes scholar, Pomona College and University of Oxford degreed, and summa cum laude literature graduate, Kris Kristofferson, recently died at 88.