Ossie Davis passed away at the age of 87. Mr Davis was one of the great actors of our time who stood up for who and what he believed in.
Max Schmeling, best remember for losing to boxing great Joe Lewis in the 1930's, passed away at the age of 99. Although touted as the "Great Aryan champion" he refused to join the Nazi party, refused to fire his Jewish-American manager, hid 2 Jewish boys in his apartment during Kristallnacht and was friends with Joe Lewis after the fights.
Max Schmeling, best remember for losing to boxing great Joe Lewis in the 1930's, passed away at the age of 99. Although touted as the "Great Aryan champion" he refused to join the Nazi party, refused to fire his Jewish-American manager, hid 2 Jewish boys in his apartment during Kristallnacht and was friends with Joe Lewis after the fights.
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