In Passing

It’s been a field day for obituaries:

Ingmar Bergman, Swedish filmaker, died at the age of 80. Having directed a multitude of classic films, he was recognized among his peers as one of greatest directors in cinema.

Tom Snyder, a broacaster who defined late-late night TV talk as he invited his viewers to “fire up a colortini, sit back, relax, and watch the pictures, now, as they fly through the air”, died from complications related to leukemia at 71.

Bill Walsh also succumbed after a long battle with leukemia at 75. Nicknamed “The Genius”, the NFL coaching legend led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories during the 1980s — and went on to inspire today’s coaches of the sport.

Last, but not least, TV investigative reporter and consumer advocate Marvin Zindler died of cancer at the age of 85. Although some may know him for his 1970s investigative report which became the inspiration for the Broadway musical “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”, Houstonians knew him best as a selfless crusader who fought on behalf of the little guy. Whether it was helping a person in need or keeping local businesses honest, Zindler was the real deal.

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