Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2014

By Harris M III Lentz

Among 2014's many notable losses in the performing arts were actors Robin Williams, James Garner and Lauren Bacall, folk music icon Pete Seeger, Jazz pianist Horace Silver, rock singer Joe Cocker and co-host of National Public Radio's "Car Talk," Tom Magliozzi.

Obituaries of performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2014 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place, and cause of death are provided, along with a career recap. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and many photographs are included. Books in this annual series are available dating to 1994, and a subscription plan is available for future issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786476664
• ISBN13: 9780786476664
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher