Obituaries

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...

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...