Albert Rosellini, American politician, Governor of Washington (1957–1965), died from complications from pneumonia he was 101.

Albert Dean Rosellini  was the 15th governor of the state of Washington for two terms, from 1957 to 1965, and was the first Italian American, Roman Catholic governor elected west of the Mississippi River.^{[citation needed]} During a political career that spanned 40 years, Rosellini was an activist leader who worked to reform the state's prisons and mental health facilities, expand the state highway system, create the University of Washington Medical School and Dental School, and build the second floating bridge across Lake Washington.
Rosellini is the longest-lived U.S. state governor ever, having reached the age of 101 years, 262 days.

(January 21, 1910 – October 10, 2011)

Early life

Rosellini was born in Tacoma, Washington, the only son of Italian immigrants. He worked his way through college and law school at the University of Washington.^[1]

Career

State senator

At the age of 29, Rosellini was elected to the Washington State Senate as its youngest member, representing the 33rd district in south Seattle, the home of many Italian immigrants. A New Deal Democrat, Rosellini served from 1939 to 1957, eventually rising to the rank of majority leader. He was elected governor in 1956.

Governorship

A 2007 photograph of the interior of Seattle's Blue Moon Tavern, where a Rosellini re-election campaign sign is still hanging.

Evergreen Point Bridge under construction in 1962.

As governor, Rosellini coupled personal charm with decades of political know-how,^{[citation needed]} developing a reputation for decisiveness and ability to move ahead on long-stalled projects. Don Hannula, longtime political columnist for The Seattle Times, wrote in 1996, "He was not a man of empty rhetoric. He got things done. His legacy is everywhere."^[2] In his 1997 biography, Rosellini, Immigrant's Son and Progressive Governor, author Payton Smith wrote: "He was attracted to issues where progress could be made and measured . . . Budget reform, economic development, transportation, higher education and institutions were the core matters to which he devoted his talent and governmental know-how."^{[page needed]}
In order to promote economic development, Rosellini established a state department of commerce and championed the Seattle World's Fair in 1962.
He shepherded construction of what still is the longest floating bridge in the world, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, which was opened in 1963, and carries State Route 520 over Lake Washington from Seattle to Medina. The bridge was later named after him. In addition, he was a tireless supporter of higher education, strengthening the state university system and developing a system of junior colleges. During his time in office, Rosellini also reformed the state budget process and balanced the budget. Rosellini was defeated in his bid for a third term as governor by Republican Daniel J. Evans in 1964. Rosellini made a comeback bid in 1972, but while he captured the Democratic nomination, he was again defeated by Evans.
In order to support projects, he raised the state sales tax from 3.5 cents to 4 cents,^[when?] prompting Republicans to dub him "Taxellini."^{[citation needed]}

Consultant and elder statesman

After leaving office in 1965, Rosellini returned to the practice of law, and also became a political consultant, specializing in matters of the liquor and entertainment industries. Over the years, Rossellini served as an elder statesman of the state Democratic Party, mentoring political figures including Washington governors Christine Gregoire and Gary Locke.
In 2003, Rosellini was back in the news briefly when he was reported to have delivered campaign contributions to Seattle City Council members on behalf of strip-club owners, one of whom was a convicted racketeer. Rosellini was never charged in the scandal that became known as "Strippergate."^[3]
Until his death, Rosellini attended fundraisers for candidates and helped raise money for charities, particularly the Washington State Olympics Committee, which he chaired for many years.^{[citation needed]}
Danny Westneat, columnist for The Seattle Times, wrote in 2005, "His record makes most governors after him look like slackers."^[4]

Later years and death

On January 21, 2010, Rosellini celebrated his 100th birthday, becoming one the few U.S. state governors ever to reach the age of 100.^[5] Rosellini died of complications related to pneumonia in Seattle on October 10, 2011, at the age of 101.^[5][6]

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Uno Röndahl, Swedish author, died he was 87.

Uno Röndahl  was a Swedish police officer and author.^[1]

(1924 – 10 October 2011)

Uno Röndahl’s writings centered on the Scanian history and especially the war events taking place in the province of Skåne and in particular in the border areas between contemporary Danish Skåne/Blekinge and Swedish Småland during the period 1645-1720.
Uno Röndahl was born in Näsum in Göinge. His career began in the Swedish Navy and then he became a policeman in Stockholm. Already during childhood, his interest history of Göinge was awakened. During his time in Stockholm he enjoyed rich opportunities to visit museums, libraries and archives. This interest followed him when he later took over as a police detective in the city of Kristianstad. With research methods similar to that of a detective’s persistent curiosity, he supplemented his history knowledge by for many years going through old documents and archives not only in Kristianstad and the university city of Lund but also in the National Archives in Copenhagen (Rigsarkivet).
The results often gave a very brutal picture of the war events during this period, particularly in the border regions between Sweden and Denmark in north-eastern Skåne. On an almost chocking way, he highlighted the difficult living conditions and suffering of the contemporary civilian population. By means of his books he was able to spread a more nuanced picture of the region's history and the daily life of the people of the era.
In 1981 he published the book "Skåneland utan förskoning” (“Scania without mercy”) This book became a fierce criticism of the established description of the Swedish wars in the former Danish provinces of Skåne, Halland and Blekinge in the second half of the 17th century. Uno Röndahl claimed that what in Swedish history books was called "a peaceful transition from Denmark to Sweden" was not as peaceful as is often claimed.
The book "Skåneland II – På jakt efter historien” (“Scania II - In search of history"), was released in 1986. In this book Uno Röndahl discussed the consequences of depriving people of their history. He also describes in the book many of the historical figures, including those from before 1658, who had played an important role in the history of the old Danish provinces of Skåne and Halland, Blekinge.
The book "Skåneland ur det fördolda” (“Scania from the oscure") was published in 1996 and covers the often grim and tragic fates of the common civilians, often forgotten in established history books or at best are referred to as "a bunch of peasants", "snapphane" and the like.
Year 2006 the book "Herulerna, det glömda folket” (“The Herulis - the forgotten people") was released, with Uno Röndahl as a co-writer.
Uno Röndahl did not become fully recognized by the academic establishment, despite his extensive research in the primary source material. However, in later years his work has increasingly been used as reference material in different historical contexts.


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Alan Fudge, American actor (7th Heaven, Matlock, Hawaii 5-O), died from lung and liver cancer he was 67.

Alan Fudge  was an American actor known for being part of the cast of four television programs: Man from Atlantis, Eischied, Paper Dolls, and Bodies of Evidence, along with a recurring role (eighteen appearances over eight years, as of 2005) on 7th Heaven.

(February 27, 1944 – October 10, 2011)

Fudge was born in Wichita, Kansas. He has scores of credits, including appearances on many of the top-rated shows in the US, such as Banacek, Kojak, Marcus Welby, M.D., Little House on the Prairie, The Streets of San Francisco, Hawaii Five-O, M*A*S*H, Starsky and Hutch, Charlie's Angels, Wonder Woman, Lou Grant, Knots Landing, Magnum, P.I., Cagney & Lacey, The A-Team, St. Elsewhere, Highway to Heaven, Dallas, MacGyver, Dynasty, Matlock, Falcon Crest, L.A. Law, The Wonder Years, Northern Exposure, Murder, She Wrote, Home Improvement, Beverly Hills, 90210, Baywatch, and Dawson's Creek.
Fudge has also appeared in many television movies, some of which are based on popular series, such as Columbo: Columbo Goes to the Guillotine, Columbo: Columbo Goes to College, Matlock: The Witness Killings, and Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For. Well-known movies Fudge has appeared in include Airport 1975, Capricorn One, The Natural, and Edward Scissorhands.
He has appeared on Broadway, including being part of the original cast of War and Peace at the Lyceum Theatre, in 1967. Fudge died from cancer on October 10, 2011.


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Ray Aghayan, Iranian-born American costume designer (Funny Lady, Doctor Dolittle), died he was 83.

Gorgen Ray Aghayan was a costume designer in the United States film industry. He won an Emmy Award in 1967 with his partner Bob Mackie for his work in Alice Through the Looking Glass died he was 83..
 (July 28, 1928 – October 10, 2011) 

Aghayan was also nominated for an Academy Award for Costume Design three times for his work in "Gaily, Gaily" in 1970, "Lady Sings the Blues" in 1973 and "Funny Lady" in 1976. He was also responsible for designing the costumes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. ^[2]
Aghayan was the lifetime partner of costume designer Bob Mackie for nearly 50 years.


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James Worrall, Canadian Olympic athlete (1936) and administrator, died he was 97.

James "Jim" Worrall, OC was a Canadian lawyer, Olympic track and field athlete, and sports administrator  died he was 97..

(June 23, 1914 – October 9, 2011) 

Born in Bury, Lancashire, England, Worrall emigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1922. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University in 1935. He received his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and went on to practice law in Toronto.^[1]
A track and field athlete, Worrall was the Canadian team flag bearer at the 1936 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies. He competed in both hurdling contests. In the 110 metre hurdles event as well as in the 400 metre hurdles competition he was eliminated in the first round.^[2] At the 1934 British Empire Games held in London he won the silver medal in the 120 yards hurdles contest. In the quarter mile hurdles event (440 yards) he finished fourth.^[3]
Following his competitive retirement, he moved into sports administration within the Olympic movement. From 1964 to 1968, Worrall was the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee and he rose to be a member of the International Olympic Committee – a position he held from 1967 to 1989. In 1989, he was made a Honorary Members of the International Olympic Committee. Worrall was a member of the Board of Directors of the organizing committees for the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Winter Olympics.^[4]
In 1976, Worrall was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1987, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991, he was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was inducted to the McGill University Sports Hall of Fame.
In July 2009 Worrall was noted as Canada's second oldest living Olympian,^[5] and he became the oldest upon the death of Marjory Saunders in November 2010.^[6]


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Mark Kingston, 77, British actor, died he was 77.

Mark Kingston was an English actor who made many television and stage appearances over his 50 year career.

(18 April 1934 – 9 October 2011

Kingston's father was a blacksmith and he attended Greenwich Central School and trained as an actor at LAMDA, he then appeared in repertory theatre and at the Old Vic with Vivien Leigh.^[1]
He played the lecturer Dr Frank Bryant in the original stage production of Educating Rita with Julie Walters. On television he had significant roles in Beryl's Lot, A Voyage Round My Father, Shine on Harvey Moon, and other productions.


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Pavel Karelin, Russian ski jumper, died from a traffic accident he was 21.

Pavel Vladimirovich Karelin  was a Russian ski jumper from Nizhny Novgorod who competed from 2004 until his death in 2011.

(27 April 1990 – 9 October 2011^[1])

 He made his World Cup debut on 30 November 2007, finishing 8th in team large hill event at Kuusamo, Finland. During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he finished tenth in the team large hill, 33rd in the individual normal hill, and 38th in the individual large hill events.
At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009, Karelin finished ninth in the team large hill and 34th in the individual large hill events.
His best World Cup finish was second in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on 1 January 2011 during the 2010–11 Four Hills Tournament, making him the second Russian ski jumper, in post-Soviet era, to manage a podium position; the first was Dimitry Vassiliev who also scored his first podium place, with a second, on 1 January in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in 2001.
Karelin died in a car accident on 9 October 2011 in Nizhny Novgorod. He was 21.



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