Born and died in 2012

Italian neurobiologist and Nobel laureate who co-discovered nerve growth factor, a key molecule for cell development and survival

Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who globalized Indian classical music, influencing countless artists and receiving India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna

American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman known as the top-selling female artist in regional Mexican music

Brazilian architect known for designing civic buildings for Brasília and his influential exploration of reinforced concrete aesthetics

American jazz pianist and composer known for innovative time signatures and the hit song "Take Five"

Indian Prime Minister (1997-1998), diplomat, and independence activist known for his regional diplomacy approach in South Asia

American surgeon and Nobel laureate known as the "father of transplantation" for performing the first successful human kidney transplant

American actor best known for playing the ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing in Dallas and the charming astronaut Major Anthony Nelson in I Dream of Jeannie

British actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Lance Corporal Jones in the beloved BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and a singer and writer

Brazilian recording artist, television host, actress, and singer known as the 'Queen of Brazilian Television'

American actor known for his commanding presence and acclaimed performance as John Coffey in The Green Mile

American astronaut, test pilot, and university teacher who, as commander of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon