As Thanksgiving approaches, I am thankful for Brendan Foster, who lived a life (however brief) of dignity and honor:

(LvMark)

One of the towering figures of the 20th century, he was 89 years old.  The AP obit is here; the Times of London here; the Telegraph here and here.

More:  John Derbyshire makes an interesting observation here.

The Tennessee-born financial genius was 95.  NRO has a fitting memorial here.  The Financial Times has collected some of his “aphorisms and adages” here.

RIP.

Well, shoot.  I wasn’t having such a great day to begin with, and now this news comes across the wire.  Bo was 79.  You can view an impressive fan site here.  He’s well-represented on You Tube, of course; here’s a cool short clip to kick off your viewing.

The ultimate “second banana” was 81.

“That’s Hedley!”

For an example of Tim Conway breaking up Korman on The Carol Burnett Show, click here.

The prolific pop composer was 88. And, yes, you have heard him perform at least one of his compositions.

More: Much more about Hagen’s career is available on this fan site.

RIP, sweet soul.

(LvK-Lo)

Ben and Pej remember a great man.

Requiescat in pace.