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Deaths In May 2013
The following is a list of notable deaths in May 2013. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: *Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference. May 2013 1 *Martin Kevan, 66, Kenyan-born Canadian film and voice actor (''Far Cry 3'') and author, cancer. *Massimo Mollica, 84, Italian actor and stage director. * Pierre Pleimelding, 60, French football player (national team) and manager (SAS Épinal, Ivory Coast, FCSR Haguenau). *Henry Hope Reed Jr., 97, American architecture critic. * Gregory Rogers, 55, Australian children's book writer, cancer. * Ruby Stone, 89, American politician, member of the Idaho House of Representatives (1986–2002). *Stuart Wilde, 66, British writer and metaphysical teacher, heart attack. * Chob Yodkaew, 78, Thai economist and politician, stroke. 2 * Sir Terence Beckett, 89, British businessman, Director-General of the Conf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notability (people)
Notability is the property of being worthy of notice, having fame, or being considered to be of a high degree of interest, significance, or distinction. It also refers to the capacity to be such. Persons who are notable due to public responsibility, accomplishments, or, even, mere participation in the celebrity industry are said to have a public profile. The concept arises in the philosophy of aesthetics regarding aesthetic appraisal.Aesthetic Appraisal', Philosophy (1975), 50: 189–204, Evan Simpson There are criticisms of art galleries determining monetary valuation, or valuation so as to determine what or what not to display, being based on notability of the artist, rather than inherent quality of the art work. Notability arises in decisions on coverage questions in journalism. Marketers and newspapers may try to create notability to create celebrity, fame, or notoriety, or to increase sales, as in the yellow press. The privileged class are sometimes called notables, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terence Beckett
Sir Terence Norman Beckett (13 December 1923 – 2 May 2013) was a British businessman, who was chairman of Ford and later became director-general of the Confederation of British Industry. Early life Beckett was born on 13 December 1923 in Walsall, Staffordshire, England. He was educated at the private Wolverhampton Grammar School. He then went on to study mechanical engineering at Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Technical college (now Wolverhampton University). On 14 July 1945, Beckett was commissioned in the British Army as a second lieutenant of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He was given the service number 352178. He saw active service in India and Malaya. He was promoted to lieutenant on 1 January 1949 and granted the honorary rank of captain. He took a BSc in economics at the London School of Economics. Honours and decorations Beckett received the General Service Medal (1918) with Malaya clasp for his service during the Malayan Emergency. He was app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Lippiatt
Kelvin Sydney Lippiatt (6 January 1920 – 2 May 2013) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His brother Harry Lippiatt played with Essendon in the VFL. Prior to his VFL career, Lippiatt served as a private Private or privates may refer to: Music * " In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation'' * Private (band), a Denmark-based band * "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorde ... in the Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II. Notes External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lippiatt, Ken 1920 births 2013 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Hawthorn Football Club players Coburg Football Club players Volunteer Defence Corps soldiers People from Coburg, Victoria Australian military personnel of World War II Military personnel from Melbourne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slayer
Slayer was an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup comprised Araya, King, drummer Paul Bostaph (who replaced Lombardo in 1992 and again in 2013) and guitarist Gary Holt (who replaced Hanneman in 2011). Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, torture, genocide, organized crime, secret societies, occultism, terrorism, religion or antireligion, fascism, racism and war, have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Hanneman
Jeffrey John Hanneman (January 31, 1964 – May 2, 2013) was an American musician, best known as a founding member and guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer. Hanneman composed both music and lyrics for every Slayer album until his death in 2013 at age 49. He had his own signature guitar, the ESP Jeff Hanneman Signature model. Biography Early life Hanneman was born January 31, 1964, in Oakland, California, and grew up in Long Beach in a family containing several war veterans: his father fought in Normandy during World War II and his brothers in Vietnam, making warfare a common conversation topic at the dinner table. War films were popular on TV at the time, and Hanneman often joined his brothers in constructing and coloring tank and plane models. His interest in warfare and military history has been attributed to his upbringing. In a 2009 interview with ''Decibel'' magazine, Hanneman stated that his father is German but fought for the Allied side in World War II. His father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Field
Ernest "Ernie" Field (6 February 1943 – 2 May 2013) was an English Amateur Boxing Association of England amateur middleweight and professional light heavy/ cruiserweight boxer and rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Stanley Rangers ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity ( A-Team) and Bramley, as a , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 13, during the era of contested scrums. Background Ernie Field was born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he initially lived at Bottomboat, near Stanley, later moving to Outwood, and he studied at Stanley Secondary Modern. He died at Snapethorpe Hall Care Home, Wakefield from throat cancer (Oropharyngeal cancer) having developed Dementia. Outside boxing he worked initially as a Motor mechanic, then as a Fitter for the National Coal Board at Lofthouse Colliery (Wakefield), Bouncer, Paviour (Paver), and general construction worker. Boxing career Amateur Ernie Field trained at the Robin Hood & Thorpe Ama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference, and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. Founded in 1926–27 NHL season, 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1929–30 NHL season, 1930. For the 1930–31 NHL season, 1930–31 and 1931–32 NHL season, 1931–32 seasons, the team was named the Detroit Falcons, before changing their name to the Red Wings in 1932–33 NHL season, 1932. , the Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States (11), and are third overall in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13). The Wings played their home games at Joe Louis Arena from 1979 until 2017, after playing for 52 years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boris Elik
Boris "Bo" Elik (October 17, 1929 – May 2, 2013) was a Canadian ice hockey left winger who played 3 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1962–63 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1950 to 1963, was spent in the minor leagues. He was born in Geraldton, Ontario in 1929 and died in Toronto, Ontario Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.Ontario is located in the geographic eastern half of Canada, but it has historically and politically been considered to be part of Central Canada. Located in Central Ca ... in 2013. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Elik, Boris 1929 births 2013 deaths Canadian ice hockey left wingers Cleveland Barons (1937–1973) players Detroit Red Wings players Edmonton Flyers (WHL) players Ice hockey people from Ontario Northern Ontario Hockey Association players People from Thunder Bay District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mihail Dolgan
Mihail Dolgan (5 February 1939 – 2 May 2013) was a professor and researcher from Moldova, member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Overview His speciality is the Romanian contemporary literature and he is a member of the "Department of Social Sciences and Humanities" of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Mihail Dolgan is the author of at least 50 books and more than 900 studies, articles, and literal chronics. His interests are focused on the fundamental themes and problems, as well as on integration, revaluation, of the postwar literature from the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Awards * Medal „M. Eminescu” * Medal Academy of Sciences of Moldova „D. Cantemir”. * Academy of Sciences of Moldova Prize * Diploma of Gratitude of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova * Moldovan Writers' Union Diploma Works * Metafora poetică şi semnificaţia ei în poezia moldovenească (1974); * Conştiinţa civică a poeziei contemporane (1976); * Poezia: adevăr artistic şi an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elbert Crawford
Elbert Crawford (June 20, 1966 – May 2, 2013 ) was an American football offensive lineman who played two seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the eighth round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas and attended Hall High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Crawford was also a member of the Denver Broncos. He died of an apparent heart attack on May 2, 2013, in Little Rock, Arkansas ( The "Little Rock") , government_type = Council-manager , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Frank Scott Jr. , leader_party = D , leader_title2 = Council , leader_name2 .... References External linksJust Sports Stats 1966 births 2013 deaths Players of American football from Chicago American football offensive linemen Arkansas Razorbacks football players New England Patriots players Hall High School (Arkans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukon Land Claims
The Yukon Land Claims refer to the process of negotiating and settling Indigenous land claim agreements in Yukon, Canada between First Nations and the federal government. Based on historic occupancy and use, the First Nations claim basic rights to all the lands. History Unlike other parts of Canada, Yukon First Nations did not conclude any treaties until the 1990s. Chief Jim Boss of the Ta'an Kwach'an had requested compensation from the Canadian government for lost lands and hunting grounds as a result of the Klondike Gold Rush in 1902. Boss' letter was ignored by the federal government. It was not until the 1970s that the issue was raised again. The current process started in 1973 with the publication of ''Together Today For our Children Tomorrow'' by Chief Elijah Smith. Negotiations took place in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in an agreement which was ultimately rejected. Negotiations resumed in the late 1980s and culminated to the "Umbrella Final Agreement" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation is a First Nation in the central Yukon Territory in Canada. Its original population centre was Little Salmon, Yukon, but most of its citizens live in Carmacks, Yukon. The language originally spoken by the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation people was Northern Tutchone. They call themselves Tagé Cho Hudän (Big River People). Former Chief Roddy Blackjack was an architect of the Yukon Land Claims agreement. The Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation signed the land claims agreement in 1997. A former chief of the First Nation, Eric Fairclough, was leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party and leader of the opposition in the Yukon Legislative Assembly The Yukon Legislative Assembly (french: Assemblée législative du Yukon) is the legislative assembly for Yukon, Canada. Unique among Canada's three territories, the Yukon Legislative Assembly is the only territorial legislature which is organiz .... References External linksLittle Salmon/Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
