Born and died in 2021

American actress and comedian who was a pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades

American biologist, naturalist, and writer known for developing the field of sociobiology and his extensive work on ants

Greek politician, jurist, and diplomat who served as the 6th President of Greece from 2005 to 2015

South African Anglican archbishop, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and renowned anti-apartheid and human rights activist

American writer known for pioneering New Journalism, incisive cultural criticism, and profound memoirs on loss

American chemist and Nobel laureate who developed pioneering catalysts for olefin metathesis, revolutionizing organic synthesis

Visionary British and Italian architect known for his modernist and constructivist designs, including the Lloyd's of London Headquarters

American philosopher, educator, and author bell hooks explored the intersections of race, feminism, and class, founding the bell hooks Institute at Berea College

Celebrated Mexican mariachi singer, actor, and film producer, known as "El Rey de la Música Ranchera" and "El Charro de Huentitán"

American novelist and screenwriter best known for her Gothic fiction, including <em>The Vampire Chronicles</em>

Italian film writer and director known for her distinctive art house films like "Seven Beauties" and "Swept Away"

Long-serving American politician, lawyer, and U.S. Army officer who represented Kansas in Congress and was a Republican presidential nominee