Stars including Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell and Gloria Gaynor pay tribute to rock’n’roll legend who has died after a long illness Full report: Tina Turner …
Australian-born artist and musician was jailed for sexual assaults on children after a 50-year career as one of Britain’s best-known TV performers The entertainer Rolf …
Northern Irish actor, who often played warriors in productions including Rome and Vikings, was hospitalised suddenly while filming in Italy Ray Stevenson, the Northern Irish …
Musician described as ‘supremely gifted’ by bandmate Johnny Marr had suffered long illness with pancreatic cancer Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends the Smiths, …
Lula celebrates ‘extraordinary trajectory’ of favela-born politician and Guardian columnist who played key role in Snowden leaks Brazilian politicians, celebrities and social activists have paid …
Family of famed TV figure announces he died ‘peacefully’ at home in Chicago on Thursday The talkshow host Jerry Springer, a former mayor of Cincinnati …
Chart-topping singer who supported US civil rights movement and African initiatives dies following congestive heart failure Harry Belafonte, the singer, actor and wide-ranging activist, has …
Rambahadur Limbu was awarded Britain’s highest military honour in 1966 for an act of gallantry The last remaining Gurkha recipient of Britain’s Victoria Cross has …
Famed for personas that also included the vulgar Sir Les Patterson, Humphries became a household name in a seven-decade career Tributes pour in for Barry …
Family says she was ‘an outstanding innovator of the Swinging Sixties’ and died peacefully at home Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant has died aged 93, …
Lawson served in a number of cabinet roles in Margaret Thatcher’s government during a political career spanning 18 years The former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson …
Sakamoto was one of Japan’s most successful musicians, acclaimed for work in Yellow Magic Orchestra as well as solo albums and film scores Ryuichi Sakamoto, …
Partner announces ‘unexpected but peaceful’ death of personality who fronted Blind Date, Blankety Blank and was known for his drag persona Lily Savage The TV …
The actor whose credits also include sci-fi series Fringe and action thriller White House Down has died of natural causes Lance Reddick, actor known for …
Artist known for her large scale sculptures and installations represented Britain at the 2017 Venice Biennale Dame Phyllida Barlow, described by the Guardian as “one …
Pioneer of phone-in horoscopes, real name Margaret Lake, became household name as host of slot on National Lottery draw Margaret Lake, the British astrologer known …
Uruguayan-born Viñoly’s sometimes controversial work included more than 600 structures around world Rafael Viñoly, the Uruguayan-born and New York-based architect known for designing landmark buildings …
Musician died following three month stay in hospital, with wife Katie Grand describing him as ‘the most talented man I have ever known’ Steve Mackey, …