Saturday, February 9, 2013

Deaths: Yoda-- Tony

STUART FREEHORN, 98

Died Feb. 6th.  He was the makeup artist for Yoda and Chewbaca of "Star Wars" fame.  His work can also be seen on "2001: A Space Odyssey" and transformed Alec Guinness into Fagin in "Oliver Twist." 

Some say there is an uncanny resemblance of Mr. Freeborn and Yoda.  I saw a picture of him.  There is.

I like all these movies.


DONALD KELLER, 84

Died Jan.22nd.  His talent and artistry with the Leo Burnett advertising agency brought to life such characters as Tony the Tiger and Charlie the Tuna.  He could capture the mood and expression wanted for his characters on the storyboards for the commercials.

After retirement, he was known to do a quick sketch of Tony the Tiger for children he encountered at restaurants.

What can I say, "They're ______" and "Sorry _____."  Fill in the blanks.

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