Obituaries

Gyalo Thondup, Elder Brother of the Dalai Lama, Passes Away at 97

Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of the 14th Dalai Lama and a significant figure in Tibetan politics, died on February 8, 2025, at his residence in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He was 97 years old and had been suffering from...

Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Passes Away at 85

The chief priest of the revered Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, passed away at the age of 85 years on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. His demise has left the Hindu religious community and devotees of Lord...

Shyam Benegal, The Maestro of Indian Parallel Cinema

Shyam Benegal evokes memories of cinematic brilliance. A visionary filmmaker and pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, Benegal redefined storytelling with realistic and socially relevant narratives. His passing on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90, marked the end of...

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President, Passes Away at 95

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a towering figure in the country's independence movement, passed away at the age of 95. A charismatic leader, Nujoma played a pivotal role in leading Namibia to freedom from apartheid South Africa in 1990....

Veteran Actor Brian Murphy Passes Away at 92

Brian Murphy, the veteran British actor best known for his roles in the popular sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, passed away at the age of 92. His career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on television,...

The Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader of Ismaili Muslims and Renowned Philanthropist, Dies at 88

The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims worldwide and a prominent philanthropist, passed away at the age of 88. Known for his vast material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes, he dedicated his life...

Horst Koehler, Ex-German President and IMF Chief, Passes Away at 81

Horst Koehler, the former President of Germany (2004–2010) and a respected global policymaker with a special focus on Africa, passed away at the age of 81 after a short illness. Born in 1943 in German-occupied Poland and raised in refugee...

Former CEC Navin Chawla Passes Away

Navin Chawla, the former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, passed away, at the age of 79. His leadership during the 2009 Lok Sabha elections and significant contributions to electoral reforms have left a lasting impact on India's election process....

Greg Bell: A Legacy in Long Jump and Dentistry

Greg Bell, the oldest living Olympic gold medallist in athletics and a remarkable figure in the world of sports and medicine, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Bell’s life was a beautiful blend of resilience,...

Renowned Sculptor Latika Katt Passes Away at 76

Latika Katt, one of India’s most prolific and celebrated sculptors, passed away at the age of 76. Known for her larger-than-life sculptures and busts of public figures, Katt’s work captured the essence of nature in its most organic forms. Over her five-decade-long career, she worked with...