Archive for February, 2007

Das Boot Author Lothar-Günther Buchheim Dies

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

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Lothar-Günther Buchheim (help·info), born February 6, 1918 in Weimar, died February 22, 2007, was an author, painter, and art collector. He is best known for his novel Das Boot, which became an international bestseller.

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EX-NBA PLAYER DENNIS JOHNSON DEAD AT 52

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Dennis Johnson Position Point guard
Nickname DJ
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born September 18, 1954
San Pedro, California
Died February 22, 2007
Austin, Texas
College Pepperdine
Draft 2nd round, 29th overall, 1976
Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career 1976–1990
Former teams Seattle SuperSonics (1976–1980)
Phoenix Suns (1980–1983)
Boston Celtics (1983–1990)
Awards 5-Time NBA All-Star
1979 NBA Finals MVP

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Actress Janet Blair Dead At 85

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Janet Blair (April 23, 1921, Altoona, Pennsylvania - February 19, 2007, Santa Monica, California) was an American film and television actress.

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Songwriter Ray Evans, Dead At 92

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Raymond Bernard Evans (February 4, 1915 - February 15, 2007) was an American songwriter. He was a partner in a composing and songwriting duo with Jay Livingston, known for the songs they composed for films. Evans wrote the lyrics and Livingston the music for the songs.

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ACTOR IAN RICHARDSON, DEAD

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart in House of Cards
Birth name Ian William Richardson
Born April 7, 1934
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died February 9, 2007
London, England
Notable roles Francis Urquhart in House of Cards

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