Memorials & famous biographies

King of Morocco for nearly four decades, serving as monarch, politician, and military leader

German nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate who discovered the Mössbauer effect, revolutionizing spectroscopy and our understanding of gamma radiation

Belgian singer, actor, and composer known as a master of the modern chanson, who generated a large, devoted following worldwide

French sociologist, philosopher, and cultural theorist known for his analyses of media, contemporary culture, and concepts like hyperreality

Canadian and American architect celebrated for his postmodern, sculptural buildings and innovative use of materials that redefined urban landscapes

Indian playback singer and music composer known as the "Queen of Melody" and "Voice of the Millennium" for her immense contribution to the Indian music industry over eight decades

Italian filmmaker credited as the pioneer of the spaghetti Western genre and one of the greatest directors in cinema history

French artist known for his vibrant paintings, sculptures, and designs, often associated with the Art Brut movement

British theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate who theorized a mechanism for the mass of subatomic particles

German sociologist and philosopher known for his contributions to critical theory, communicative rationality, and the public sphere

Canadian actor known for a seven-decade career across film, stage, and television, achieving the Triple Crown of Acting with an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards

Franco-Czechoslovak poet and novelist known for his insightful explorations of exile, identity, and the human condition across his acclaimed works

British actress and humanitarian, known as a film and fashion star and an EGOT winner, who dedicated her later life to philanthropy

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