The French film-maker, who gained worldwide prominence for films like Diva, died in Paris after a long illness The French film director Jean-Jacques Beineix died …
Ewing, also the mother of actor-director Rebecca Hall, died Sunday at her home in Detroit Maria Ewing, a soprano and mezzo-soprano noted for intense performances …
Teaming with husband Alan Bergman, she composed songs for many television shows, films and stage musicals Marilyn Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with husband …
Parliamentarian and trade unionist was married to Labour grandee Harriet Harman The veteran Labour MP Jack Dromey has died suddenly at the age of 73. …
The first Black person to win a best actor Oscar gave a string of groundbreaking performances on screen that helped combat social prejudice Sidney Poitier, …
In final message to be released after his death, Jersey-based broadcaster said: ‘I’ve had the best life’ A 46-year-old television journalist who spoke out about …
Performer and campaigner was one of the first Britons to undergo gender reassignment surgery Tributes have been paid to the “true trailblazer” transgender activist April …
MP, who stepped down at 2005 election, was considered a ‘campaigner for social justice’ Tributes have been paid to a long-serving former Labour MP described …
Texan lawyer and Linda Coffee won landmark 1973 case, safeguarding right now under threat from US supreme court How dismantling Roe v Wade would threaten …
The California native also helped create the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise in a lifetime working for Mattel T Mark Taylor, artist and toy …
Mirabella was editor of the magazine from 1971 to 1988 and was a non-nonsense champion of practical fashion Grace Mirabella, the editor of American Vogue …
The British architect changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater British architect Richard Rogers, known for designing some …
Morgan, drummer with West Country band for 40 years, contracted coronavirus after Manchester gig The drummer of the British band the Wurzels has died in …
Horror writers pay tribute after bestselling gothic novelist dies of complications from stroke Anne Rice, the bestselling author of Interview With the Vampire, has died …
Long-time power-broker and Kansas senator had lung cancer Second world war veteran lost 1996 election to Bill Clinton Bob Dole, the long-time Kansas senator who …
Tributes paid to British dramatist acclaimed for works including German Skerries, Across Oka and A Breakfast of Eels Robert Holman, the playwright’s playwright who was …
His vivid and moving performances, including an Olivier award-winning Richard III, made Sher one of the world’s most respected theatre actors Michael Billington: ‘A man …
Greek lawmakers have approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60 living on pain of a monthly fine, to deal …
Sir Frank, former principal of the team, died on Sunday Williams won seven titles under his stewardship Sir Frank Williams, founder and former team principal …
Cedric Robinson, who was longest-serving Queen’s Guide to the Sands, steered hundreds of thousands of people across sands A man who for 56 years guided …
‘Photographic poet’ shot iconic images of David Bowie as well as celebrated artwork for Lou Reed, Queen and the Ramones The music photographer Mick Rock …
De Klerk, South Africa’s last head of state from era of white-minority rule, died at his home on Thursday morning South Africa’s last white president, …
After befriending the band, Cleave influenced their lyrics and prompted John Lennon’s infamous comment that they were ‘more popular than Jesus’ Maureen Cleave, the British …