Wednesday, April 06, 2005

[News] Obituary - Prince Rainier III, Saul Bellow

BBC, Monaco's Prince Rainier dies, 81, Wednesday, 6 April, 2005, 08:50 GMT:
Monaco's Prince Rainier, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 81, after spending several weeks in hospital.

The prince, who had ruled the tiny Mediterranean principality since 1949, died at 0635 (0435 GMT), the royal palace said... more ...

(Wikipedia)

As mentioned in the previous write-up about the ailing Prince, he's passed on.

BBC, Obituary: Saul Bellow, Tuesday, 5 April, 2005, 23:05 GMT:
With an awareness of death and the miracle of life at the foundation of his work, Saul Bellow's novels brought him huge success, and both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize. He is cited by many contemporary authors as a critical creative influence.

Bellow's message was one of hope and affirmation. He said, "In the greatest confusion, there is still an open channel to the soul." ... more ...

(BBC)

Yes, Saul Bellow, a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, has also passed on.

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