Obituaries

Padmakar Shivalkar: The Unsung Hero of Indian Cricket Passes Away at 84

Indian cricket has lost one of its finest left-arm spinners, Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84. A stalwart of Mumbai cricket, Shivalkar was an exceptional bowler whose contributions to the domestic cricket scene remain...

Oldest Test Cricketer Passes Away at 98 in South Africa

Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away in Gqeberha at the age of 98 years and 63 days on February 25, 2025. Draper, a top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper, played two Test matches for South Africa against Australia...

Himmat Shah, Renowned Indian Artist, Passes Away at Age of 92

Himmat Shah, a famous Indian artist known for his sculptures and modern art, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 92. He died at Jaipur's Shalby Hospital due to a heart attack. He believed that every material had...

Russian Chess Grandmaster Boris Spassky Passes Away at 88

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion, has passed away at the age of 88. The news was confirmed by International Chess Federation (FIDE) general director Emil Sutovsky, who informed Reuters about his demise. Spassky, a legendary...

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman Passes Away at 95

Gene Hackman, an Oscar-winning actor renowned for his versatility, was found dead at the age of 95 alongside his wife at their home. Hackman was one of Hollywood’s most respected and honored performers, known for portraying both reluctant heroes and...

Legendary Odissi Dancer Mayadhar Raut Passes Away at 92

Renowned Odissi maestro Mayadhar Raut, often referred to as the "Father of Odissi dance," passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 92 in his Delhi home. His family confirmed that he died peacefully due to old age....

Milind Rege: Mumbai Cricket’s Encyclopedia Passes Away at 76

Milind Rege, former Mumbai cricket captain and a revered figure in Indian domestic cricket, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 76 due to cardiac arrest. Known for his deep knowledge of the game, he played a...

C Krishnaveni, Pioneer of Telugu Cinema, Dies at 102

C Krishnaveni, the veteran Telugu actor and producer, passed away at the age of 102 in Hyderabad on Sunday due to age-related issues. She is remembered for her significant contributions to the Telugu film industry, particularly for introducing legendary figures...

Noted Bengali Vocalist Pratul Mukhopadhyay Passes Away

Renowned Bengali vocalist, composer, and lyricist Pratul Mukhopadhyay breathed his last at the age of 83. Mukhopadhyay, known for his soulful and revolutionary songs, played an integral role in shaping the musical landscape of Bengal. His timeless compositions like Ami...

Padma Shri Awardee Sukri Bommagowda Passes Away at 88

Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Sukri Bommagowda, also known as Sukrajji, passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Manipal, Karnataka, before her demise. Sukri Bommagowda...