Memorials & famous biographies

Uruguayan writer and journalist known as a literary giant of the Latin American left and global soccer's pre-eminent man of letters

Military officer and statesperson who served as the 7th President of Turkey, assuming power after the 1980 military coup

American theoretical physicist and professor at the University of Chicago, born in Japan

Swedish actress and model known for her iconic role as Sylvia in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, a prominent figure in American and European cinema

German lawyer, military personnel, and politician who served as President of Germany from 1984 to 1994

Russian physicist, liberal statesman, and politician known for his role in post-Soviet economic reforms and as an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin

Egyptian actor, bridge player, and non-fiction writer, celebrated for over 100 films and his pioneering roles as "the first Egyptian and Arab to conquer Hollywood"

Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the president of India from 2002 to 2007

English fantasy author, humorist, and satirist, celebrated for the Discworld series and co-authoring the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens

Swedish poet, psychologist, and translator who received the 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature for his condensed, translucent poetry giving fresh access to reality

King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2015, previously Crown Prince from 1982

English actor and singer known for his deep voice and portrayal of iconic villains across a career spanning over 60 years, knighted for services to drama and charity

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