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Obituaries
Obituary: Ian Kennedy Martin, Writer of 'The Sweeney'
Ian Kennedy Martin, the creator of the influential 1970s police drama *The Sweeney*, died at age 90 on June 27, 2026. His groundbreaking work introduced…
Obituary: David Queensberry, Ceramist and Marquess
David Queensberry, the 12th Marquess of Queensberry and a renowned ceramicist and professor at the Royal College of Art, died at age 96. His groundbreaking…
Obituary: Eric de Bellaigue, author and financial analyst
Eric de Bellaigue, a financial analyst and author known for his study of literary works created in confinement, died on May 6, 2026, at age…
Daphne Hamilton-Fairley: widow turns tragedy into triumph
Daphne Hamilton-Fairley, founder of Fairley House School for children with dyslexia and learning difficulties, has died at age 95. Her pioneering work established Britain’s first…
Sonny Rollins: Jazz saxophone colossus dies aged 95
Sonny Rollins, a legendary jazz saxophonist whose career spanned over six decades, died on May 25, 2026, at age 95. His groundbreaking work helped elevate…