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Book Review: Celebrity Obituaries 2022


Harris Lentz has been compiling annual obit books for decades. For the past several years they have been self-published and, acting as his own editor, Lentz has offered very thorough and detailed information about every celeb, big or small, who we lost over the past year.


In 2022, we bid farewell to some true icons, and the cover of the book shows us Sidney Poitier, Angela Lansbury, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others. But as we open the book, we find every noted individual in entertainment, sports, even the news.


Each entry has a photo, and if the individual looks slightly familiar, Lentz’s thorough obit will fill in all the details as to their contribution to the culture. It is notable that there are several deaths due to COVID, something new to these books. And while I was quite aware of passings like Nichelle Nichols, James Caan, and William Hurt, I did not realize we lost Diane McBain, Art Laboe, Susan Jacks, and Kathy Lamkin.


Whether a big star like Olivia Newton-John or a lesser known one like Russell Starke, Lentz gives full and complete information for all.


This book is indispensable for researchers and should be added to any library, University or public. It is also recommended for movie, TV, and music fans. The information Harris Lentz provides has far greater depth and more information than internet sources.


The book can be purchased at this link OBITUARIES

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James L. Neibaur
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