In Memoriam
Claire Mallardi, 91, Dance Workshop Choreographer
During some four decades of teaching at Harvard, Ms. Mallardi helped pioneer the recognition of dance as an academic discipline at universities nationally, where before the pursuit had been almost solely the province of conservatories and schools for the performing arts.
Read MoreVladimir Stefanovic, 55, Development, Archives, Interactive
GBH notes with sadness the passing of former colleague Vladimir Stefanovic. Vlad died unexpectedly on Sat, 9/19. He was 55.
Read MoreDame Diana Rigg, 82, Mystery! host
She was an integral member of the MASTERPIECE family, including 15 years as the host of MYSTERY!, where her elegant introductions made an indelible impression on U.S. audiences.
Read MoreSylvia Davis, 93, Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Creative Director, Leader
“According to Sylvia Davis, the station’s success results from an atmosphere that fosters innovation, combined with an ambitious fund‐rising arm. ‘People are able to shape themselves here.’”
Read MoreMarcia Storkerson, Wearer of Many Hats
WGBH notes with sadness the passing of former and longtime (1975-2005) colleague Marcia Storkerson,
Read MoreMarilyn Bernardo, Fundraising “Den Mother”
To an eager group of 20-something “girls” just starting careers, Marilyn truly was the Den Mother of WGBH’s Fundraising office for decades.
Read MoreA visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery
At a time when community is more precious than ever, a visit with some late greats at Mount Auburn Cemetery — a tremendous source of zen and beauty for those of us fortunate to live nearby.
Read MoreDave Coveney, Engineer
Dave Coveney was an engineer at WGBH in the 1980s. He passed away on April 4 from COVID-19.
Read MoreHerb Bloom, WGBH Producer
Herb worked at WGBH in the early 1960s, and later worked for David Suskind in New York, and then with NBC News in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreAn Appreciation: Jazz Aficionado Ron Gill (1935-2020)
Friends, colleagues, and fellow musicians remember Gill’s jazz singing as all-heart, just like his personality. Gill, a legend in the Boston jazz scene and radio host at WGBH for 20 years, died at age 85 on April 16 in Charlotte, N.C.
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