Lentz, a researcher and independent scholar, compiles the obituaries of about 1,000 performing artists working in film, television, cartoons, theatre, music, and popular literature around the
world who died in 2012, from Andy Griffith to Whitney Houston to Nora Ephron. He notes the date, place, and cause of death, and briefly describes their lives, careers, and achievements. A
filmography is included for US film and television performers, as are b&w photos for most of the obituaries, which are arranged in alphabetical order. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
