Squeeze Drummer Gilson Lavis Dies Aged 74
The music world mourns as Gilson Lavis, celebrated drummer for Squeeze and Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, passes away peacefully at 74, leaving behind an extraordinary musical legacy.
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Jack DeJohnette: Jazz Drumming Legend Dies at 82
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jack DeJohnette, the visionary drummer and composer whose innovative style transformed modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians.
Remembering Prunella Scales: A Tribute
A moving letter of remembrance celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Prunella Scales, the cherished actress who brought Sybil Fawlty to life and graced British screens for decades.
Acting Legend Diane Ladd Dies at 90
The film industry mourns Diane Ladd, the celebrated actress known for 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and mother to Laura Dern, who passed away at 90 after a remarkable seven-decade career.
Grateful Dead Vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux Dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux, the celebrated vocalist who helped define the Grateful Dead's iconic sound during their 1970s peak, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of musical magic.
Actress Diane Ladd, Wild at Heart Star, Dies Aged 89
Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Ladd, renowned for her role in Wild at Heart and mother to Laura Dern, has died aged 89. Tributes pour in for the celebrated screen star.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies Aged 78
The music community pays tribute to Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the soulful vocalist who helped shape the iconic sound of the Grateful Dead during their peak years in the 1970s.
Guardian's former Germany correspondent David Gow dies at 74
The Guardian mourns the loss of David Gow, their brilliant former Germany correspondent who shaped European coverage for decades and championed progressive values in journalism.
Liz Barnard: Education Pioneer Dies at 84
Remembering Liz Barnard, the visionary educator whose groundbreaking work in adult literacy and community education changed countless lives across the UK.
David Gow: Guardian's European Editor Remembered
Tributes pour in for David Gow, the esteemed Guardian journalist and European editor whose four-decade career chronicled the evolution of the European Union with unparalleled insight and dedication.
Architect John Langton, brutalist visionary, dies aged 91
Celebrating the life and legacy of John Langton, the pioneering architect behind London's most iconic brutalist landmarks and social housing projects that transformed urban living.
Richard Gott: Guardian journalist and Latin America expert dies
Celebrating the life and legacy of Richard Gott, the radical Guardian journalist and Latin America expert whose controversial career redefined foreign reporting and anti-imperialist discourse.
Guardian Journalist Richard Gott Dies Aged 84
The Guardian mourns the loss of Richard Gott, its former literary editor and Latin America correspondent, who has died at 84, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism and historical scholarship.
Jonathan Lloyd: Britain's Unsung Musical Maestro
Celebrating the life and legacy of composer Jonathan Lloyd, whose innovative works and dedication to music education left an indelible mark on Britain's cultural landscape.
Alistair Crawford: Visionary British Landscape Artist
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the pioneering British artist whose distinctive graphic style captured the soul of Britain's countryside and left an indelible mark on contemporary art.
Michael McVeigh: Disability Rights Champion Dies at 78
Discover the inspiring journey of Michael McVeigh, whose pioneering work transformed accessibility and inclusion across Britain, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape our society.
Prunella Scales Remembered in Touching Final Letters
Heartfelt tributes pour in for beloved actress Prunella Scales as colleagues and friends share intimate letters celebrating her extraordinary life and career beyond Sybil Fawlty.
Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies at 69
Celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, the visionary scholar who revolutionised African theatre studies and championed cross-cultural performance.
James Mosley: Typography titan who shaped British design
Celebrating the extraordinary life of James Mosley, the visionary typography historian and librarian whose work preserved Britain's printing heritage and inspired generations of designers.
Christopher Mullan: Glass artist who transformed light dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Christopher Mullan, the master glass artist whose innovative work illuminated cathedrals and public spaces worldwide.
Alan Kilburn: Visionary disability rights campaigner dies
Remembering the extraordinary life of Alan Kilburn, the pioneering disability rights campaigner whose tireless advocacy created a more inclusive Britain for wheelchair users.
Jean Finlayson: Trailblazing Women's Journalism Pioneer
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering journalist who transformed women's journalism and championed female voices in media.
Reverend Peter Cruchley: A Life of Global Peacemaking
Discover the extraordinary life of Reverend Peter Cruchley, the Cardiff-born missionary whose radical peace work transformed communities from the Philippines to Palestine.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing actor and disability rights activist who shattered barriers in television and theatre.
Yvonne Brewster: Theatre Pioneer Who Championed Black Talent
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Yvonne Brewster, the Jamaican-born theatre pioneer who transformed British stages and founded the groundbreaking Talawa Theatre Company.
Fresh Prince Child Star Floyd Roger Myers Jr Dies at 42
The entertainment world mourns as Floyd Roger Myers Jr, who played a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's iconic opening sequence, passes away unexpectedly at age 42.
Peter Frost: Guardian Journalist Who Fought for Workers
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of Peter Frost, the trailblazing trade union journalist whose powerful writing gave voice to Britain's working class for over five decades.
Robert Wilkinson: Addiction Support Pioneer Dies at 74
The remarkable legacy of Robert Wilkinson, whose pioneering work in addiction support saved countless lives and reshaped Britain's approach to substance abuse treatment.
Peter Ford: Diplomat-Author Who Bridged East and West
Celebrating the remarkable life of Peter Ford, whose journey from British diplomat to acclaimed writer and China expert left an indelible mark on cultural understanding between East and West.
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
The political world mourns Lord Dick Taverne, the courageous QC and parliamentarian who famously challenged his own party and founded the Campaign for Science and Reason.
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