[DeadCelebrityAlert] Glenn McDuffie, Man Believed to Be the Kissing Sailor in Iconic Photograph, Has Died

 

Glenn McDuffie, Man Believed to Be the Kissing Sailor in Iconic Photograph, Has Died

Glenn Edward McDuffie, LIFE Magazine, Kissing Sailor

Jordana Ossad, eonline
Mon Mar 17, 1:37 AM UTC

It is highly regarded as one of the most iconic photographs from the 20th century. A sailor bends a nurse over his knee and holds her as they passionately lock lips in Times Square. Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt snapped the jubilant duo mid-kiss on Aug. 14, 1945, the day Japan surrendered in WW II.

Glenn McDuffie, the man believed to be the sailor, has died. He was 86, his family confirmed to the Houston Chronicle .

"I heard someone running and stopping right in front of us," McDuffie told the newspaper about the impromptu moment in 2007. He was 18 years old when the photograph was taken.

He continued: "I raised my head up, and it was a photographer. I tried to get my hand out of the way so I wouldn't block her face, and I kissed her just long enough for him to take the picture."

According to the AP , the famous pair never spoke a word, but their brief encounter is one of the most memorable kisses in history. 

Several other men came forward as the sailor and Eisenstaedt never confirmed the identity of the man in the photograph. Speculation largely ended six years ago when forensic artist Lois Gibson said the man in the photograph was McDuffie.

Decades after the snapshot, many women would approach McDuffie and ask to recreate the magical smooch. But they usually got to kiss his cheek, Gibson told the newspaper.

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[DeadCelebrityAlert] David Brenner, 78

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Brenner, the gangly, toothy-grinned "Tonight Show" favorite whose brand of observational comedy became a staple for other standup comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser, died Saturday. He was 78.

Brenner, who had been fighting cancer, died peacefully at his home in New York City with his family at his side, according to Jeff Abraham, his friend and publicist.

"David Brenner was a huge star when I met him and he took me under his wing. To me, historically, he was the godfather of hip, observational comedy," comedian Richard Lewis said in a statement. "He mentored me from day one. ... His passing leaves a hole in my life that can never be replaced."

Brenner's standup routines became a favorite of "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson starting in the 1970s.

His 150-plus "Tonight Show" appearances turned the former documentary filmmaker into a hot comedian. Brenner was a regular on other TV talk shows and game shows and starred in four HBO comedy specials. He also briefly hosted his own syndicated talk show in 1987.

He moved with the times, trading routines about the humor of everyday life for jokes about social and political issues. He appeared on MSNBC and Fox News Channel cable programs as well as talk shows.

"David was one of the most respected and liked comedians by his peers. He was always there helping a bright young comedian, whether it be Richard Lewis, Freddie Prinze or Jimmie Walker, and he was still doing it until the very end," Abraham said.

Brenner worked steadily through 2013 doing standup. A four-day gig last December included a New Year's Eve show at a King of Prussia, Pa., casino-resort in which he showcased young comedians.





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