Obituaries
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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....
Last updated on February 10th, 2025 03:28 pm -
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,...
Last updated on February 5th, 2025 01:47 pm -
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...
Last updated on February 5th, 2025 01:20 pm -
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...
Last updated on February 4th, 2025 03:51 pm -
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....
Last updated on February 3rd, 2025 02:24 pm -
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,...
Last updated on January 30th, 2025 02:12 pm -
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...
Last updated on January 30th, 2025 11:16 am -
Farewell to Narendra Chapalgaonkar: Judge, Writer, Scholar
Narendra Chapalgaonkar, a retired judge of the Bombay High Court and a respected author, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 87. His demise comes after a brave battle with cancer over the past few months. Chapalgaonkar was...
Last updated on January 27th, 2025 03:04 pm -
Wing Commander (Retd) Dr. K. Ramchand Passes Away at 82
Wing Commander (Retd) Dr. K. Ramchand, a distinguished aerospace engineer and former director of the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 82. His...
Last updated on January 25th, 2025 01:58 pm -
Denis Law, Manchester United & Scotland Legend, Dies at 84
Denis Law, the iconic Scottish footballer renowned for his prolific goal-scoring and charismatic presence, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Affectionately dubbed "The King" and "The Lawman," Law's illustrious career left an indelible mark on...
Last updated on January 20th, 2025 02:29 pm