by David Todd | Jul 6, 2020 | On a Sadder Note, Space Arts
We are sad to report the death of Ennio Morricone, 91, who died in hospital after complications following a fall. For aficionados of the Italian made “spaghetti” westerns, there was only one composer: Ennio Morricone. His scores for A Fistful of Dollars... 
by David Todd | Jun 22, 2020 | On a Sadder Note, Space Arts
Seradata is sad to note that Dame Vera Lynn has passed away at the age of 103. She was put on the stage at an early age and made her name just before World War II. But it was her “We’ll meet again” song that lifted the spirits of soldiers and civilians in wartime and,... 
by David Todd | May 26, 2020 | On a Sadder Note
Pioneering and inspirational rock star Little Richard, aka Richard Wayne Penniman, has passed away at the age of 87. His most famous hits were in the 1950s which included Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally and Lucille. He had a long career, albeit with breaks as he turned... 
by David Todd | Apr 20, 2020 | On a Sadder Note, Seradata News
Reimar Lust has passed away at the age of 97. He was a German astrophysicist who became Director General of the European Space Agency in the years 1984-1990. He began his career as an engineer on a U-boat during World War II, becoming a prisoner of war in 1943 when... 
by David Todd | Apr 12, 2020 | On a Sadder Note
This column is not supposed to be a full blown obituary column. It is this writer’s way of saluting those who have been inspirational in the world of space or entertainment or another field. Unfortunately, when there are a lot of passings to note – as... 
by David Todd | Mar 11, 2020 | On a Sadder Note, Seradata News
The well known Swedish-born character actor Max von Sydow has died at the age 90 during March. While venerated by art house cinema-goers for his appearances in several Igmar Bergman-directed films such as The Seventh Seal (1957), in which he famously played chess...
