One of the many wonderful qualities that Lorenzo Music possessed was his tendency and talent for putting people together and fomenting friendships. So it was fitting and, in an odd way, appropriately comforting that his passing should continue the practice. Shortly after posting an obit here, I began to hear from folks who knew him — some, more-or-less strangers to me; others, old friends with whom I hadn't communicated in a long time. It's unfortunate that it sometimes takes a tragedy to put people back in touch but, well, it does.
You'd be genuinely amazed how many e-mails I received regarding the obit I wrote. On the other hand, it took five days before any of those folks pointed out to me that in one part, I called his wonderful spouse Henrietta — which is correct — and in another, Harriet, which is not. I apologize, Henrietta, and I've corrected it. (This is what happens when you type with moist eyes.)
Want to read another, more detailed bio on Lorenzo? Craig Crumpton, who is a wise and informed scholar of the cartoon voice biz, has one at his site. You can reach it by clicking here. And some words from Jim Davis can be read on the Garfield website.