Yes. Paper Lions was one of my favorite books.

He really was an amazing gentleman. Of course, many people remember him as the person who was by Robert Kennedy's side when he was murdered.

Plimpton lived a full exciting life. He accomplished so much. I wish he'd lived much longer for all our sakes.

Not really into obits, but this short article re: his death tells many interesting facts about his great life.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/obituaries/2001747241_web-obitplimpton26.html