Born and died in 2015

American singer who transcended genres, known for her powerful R&B hits and the Grammy-winning *Unforgettable... with Love* album

British rock musician, composer, singer, and bassist, best known as the founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the iconic heavy metal band Motörhead

American computer scientist and open source developer known for founding the Debian project and Progeny Linux Systems

Japanese association football player and coach who represented his nation on the field and contributed to the sport's growth through his leadership

American political scientist and historian renowned for his seminal work <em>Imagined Communities</em> and critical studies on Southeast Asian politics

Moroccan sociologist, writer, and feminist renowned for her works on women's rights and Islamic societies

Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter, poet, and actor celebrated for his satirical comedies

South Korean politician who served as the nation's seventh president from 1993 to 1998

German politician and statesperson who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982, renowned for his pragmatic leadership and extensive writings

Irish-American actress and singer known for passionate heroines in Westerns and adventure films, frequent collaborator with John Ford and John Wayne

American chemist known for discovering the Heck reaction, a palladium-catalyzed coupling fundamental to organic synthesis and the production of pharmaceuticals like naproxen

Swedish crime writer, children's author, dramatist, and human rights activist best known for creating Inspector Kurt Wallander