Born and died in 2024

Estonian politician and agricultural scientist who served as the third President of Estonia after the restoration of independence

Scottish chemist and Nobel Laureate known for his pioneering work in designing and synthesizing molecular machines, including catenanes and rotaxanes

Austrian-born American theoretical chemist and Nobel laureate who developed multiscale models for complex chemical systems

British actress known for her extensive filmography from the 1990s to the 2010s

Indian economist, bureaucrat, academician, and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, known for his economic reforms and statesmanship

Indian classical sarangi player who popularized the instrument as a solo concert instrument and became the first internationally successful sarangi player

American record producer, composer, and bandleader who won 28 Grammy Awards and shaped music across jazz, pop, and soul genres for over seven decades

Turkish Muslim scholar, preacher, and intellectual who led the global Gülen movement, establishing a vast network of schools and advocating a unique theological perspective embracing democratic modernity.

English singer and songwriter known for his role in One Direction and his successful solo career with notable pop hits

Scottish politician, economist, and autobiographer best known as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party and the Alba Party

Indian industrialist, engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who chaired Tata Group from 1991 to 2012 and received India's highest civilian honors

British actress celebrated for her extensive career spanning over seven decades, known for her wit and iconic roles, and a recipient of the Triple Crown of Acting