She gave life to such works as “The Nutcracker,” ”Firebird,” and other masterpieces from legendary choreographer George Balanchine.
Died 2013
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Annette Funicello’s fans pay tribute and remember all the things that made America love her…
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Love her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain.
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Intellectual and gifted writer though he was, Roger Ebert was a movie critic of the people.
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His platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon.
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He also wrote the 2006 Uma Thurman comedy “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and 2007’s “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
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He gave literary birth to modern Africa with “Things Fall Apart.”
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He played on the band’s first three albums – “Iron Maiden,” ”Killers” and “The Number of the Beast.”
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He burst to stardom with a memorable Woodstock performance.
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His toe-tapping musical spirit and fierce patriotism established him as one of Canada’s biggest cultural icons.